Adult Wellbeing Resources
Explore some handy resources that will help you look after your physical and mental health and wellbeing.
Living well, spending less
As energy costs rise this winter, money is at a premium for a lot of people. With that in mind we’ve bought a collection of books for each library, supported by ward councillors, to help you make the most of the money you have, cook tasty meals at low cost, grow your own fruit and veg, repair and reuse, and live more sustainably too.
Look out for the Living Well Spending Less display in your local library or click the links below to reserve a copy and we’ll let you know when it’s available to collect!
Managing your money
Guides to managing and saving money.
A straightforward guide to individual and family finances
Holly Smith’s money saving book: simple savings hacks for a happy life
How money works: the facts visually explained
Money Mum official: your ultimate money tips guide
On the money: take control of your finances to build a life you love
The money edit: your no blame, no shame guide to taking control of your money
Tasty meals on a budget
Change up your family menu with new ideas for nutritious meals that don’t cost a fortune.
Feed your family for 20 a week
Feed your family for 20 a week in a hurry!
Feed your family: more from less
Green one pound meals
Happy & healthy
Miguel Barclay’s one pound meals – Super Easy
The thrifty veggie
Grow your own
Whether you’ve got a veg patch or a balcony you can grow your own fruit and vegetables, saving money and lowering your carbon footprint.
Grow your own food
The half-hour allotment: timely tips for the most productive plot ever
The urban vegetable patch: a modern guide to growing sustainably, whatever your space
Repair and reuse
Save money and reduce your impact on the planet by giving your old things a new lease of life rather than buying new!
Low cost living
Mend it, wear it, love it!: stitch your way to a sustainable wardrobe
The Repair Shop: a make do and mend guide to caring for the things you love
The sustainable(ish) living guide: everything you need to know to make small changes that make a big difference
Visible mending: repair, renew, reuse the clothes you love
Discover and Get Involved
Jobs, work & money support
Information to help with money, benefits, housing, restarting or starting a business, food banks, or finding work.
Work Clubs in Libraries
Our Work Clubs offer expert help from an employment advisor to help you take your next steps towards finding work or training.