Cancer
Dementia
Meditation and relaxation sessions
Eating Disorders
Pictures to Share
Health
Autism and Aspergers Syndrome
100 books 4 families
Macmillan and Cancer research drop-in advice and support sessions on the first Friday of every month at Grimsby Library 10am to 1pm March 1, April 5, May 3, June 7, July 5 & August 2.
Help from local health professionals.
For more information telephone (01472) 323620.
Dementia
Discovering Memories is a collection of books, CDs and talking books in Grimsby Central Library for people with dementia, their families and carers. Find out more about Dementia.
You might also be interested in the Memory Cafes that the Alzheimer's Society run. These are a friendly and relaxed cafe environment for people with dementia and their carers to come and meet others in similar situations.
For further details please contact the North and North East Lincolnshire Alzheimer's Society on 01652 680474 or adminnlincs@alzheimers.org.uk.
For more information go to the download section.
Meditation and relaxation sessions
At Grimsby Central Library 12.30 - 1.30 pm.
With Sallyann Marshall (Dip, Holistic Therapies)
To reserve a place ask at the library or ring 01472 323620.
You can come to one or all of the sessions.
Eating Disorders
The booklist can be found in the download section at the side of this page.
Pictures to Share
Books can increase communication and combat isolation. Find out about Pictures To Share, a collection of books for people with dementia.
Health
Your local library has:
- Books on gentle exercise, fitness and sport
- Books on cooking, healthy eating and special diets.
- Books on all sorts of health issues: arthritis, blood pressure, cholesterol...
- Read Yourself Well books and CDs, recommended by local health professionals covering topics such as anxiety, depression, confidence. More information about Read Yourself Well can be found in the downloads section of this web-page.
- BBCHeadroom titles to help you cope with life’s ups and downs
- Free internet access to find more information about your health or book a hospital appointment
Autism and Aspergers Syndrome
A wide range of books is available from North East Lincolnshire Library Service. To find out about recently added titles please have a look at the book list in the download section.
If you want to suggest books that you may find helpful telephone (01472) 323620
100 books 4 families
All libraries have some of the titles in the 100+books4families collection. From Teenager owner's manual to Bake and cook with kids there are books with ideas, information and advice for making the most of the time spent with our children. Find our more about 100 books 4 families