How can MPFT libraries help me?
All service users and carers are welcome to visit our libraries or contact us by email or phone. Our contact information is at the bottom of this page.
We can help you to:
- Find information on health topics
- Find a health article you want to read
- Access quality health information websites and mobile apps
Our libraries are at St George's Hospital in Stafford and The Redwoods Centre in Shrewsbury. They are staffed Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9am to 5pm.
During your visit, you can:
- Read a book from our service user collection; we have fiction, non-fiction, and self-help books available for patients, service users and carers to borrow
- Use a computer and access the Wi-Fi
- Enjoy a relaxing space
- Chat with friendly staff who can help you find quality information
It is free to use most of our services. There are some charges of: 5p a sheet for photocopying/printing and £2 per article request.
Explore the rest of this page to find useful websites, self-help leaflets, and information about your local public library.
Your local public library can help you with:
- Books and eBooks on health and care topics
- Your health and wellbeing
Most public libraries have:
- Computers and internet
- Printing and photocopying
- Staff on hand to help
- Books and audiobooks to borrow
- eBooks and e-audio services (such as e-audiobooks)
- Quiet spaces to sit and read
- Reading groups and activities which can help your wellbeing
- Research articles on health and other topics to read in the library using Access to Research
Public Libraries are open to anyone who lives, works or studies in the area. Most services are free. Find out more here:
Use these tips to help choose between good and poor quality websites:
- Who has written the information? Does the organisation have a good reputation?
- Why have they published this information? Are they trying to sell you something?
- What information does this website contain? Is it accurate? Is it relevant for you?
- When was the information written or published? Is it up to date?
Some good websites for health information are:
- The NHS Website The first place to look for health information.
- Patient.info Expert health articles, tips and information.
- Choice and Medication Find out more about mental health conditions, treatments and medications.
Click on the image to read, download and print self-help leaflets. Topics include stress, sleeping problems, panic, and more.
