About this event

The Reading Agency and the Society of Chief Librarians Cymru are pleased to invite you to the launch of Reading Well for families.

RSVP by 10 June to readingwell@readingagency.org.uk. Only attendees confirmed by RSVP will be added to the guest list.

The event

Guest arrival is from 12:00. The event will open at 12:30 with a keynote from Sarah Murphy MS, followed by a panel of speakers detailing the development of Reading Well for families and the role of books and reading in supporting health and wellbeing.

Refreshments will be provided. There is no dress code.

Parking is available via the Tŷ Pawb’s multi-storey car park which is attached to the main building. Daily charges apply. Lift access is available to all floors.

Walk: 5min walk from Wrexham town centre. Flat, paved route.
Bus: 10min walk from Wrexham Bus Station.
Train: 15min walk from Wrexham General & Wrexham Central.

A live interpretation service from Welsh to English will be provided at the event. If you have any requirements for English to Welsh translation on the day, please let us know.

If you are unable to attend and would like to nominate alternative representation, please let us know via readingwell@readingagency.org.uk

Reading Well for families
Reading Well for families recommends reading to support parents and carers to look after their wellbeing in pregnancy and the early years from conception to aged two. The books are for parents, carers and anyone supporting people from pregnancy onwards. The scheme is aimed at adults and includes a range of recommended books and supporting digital resources. Some of the recommended books provide information and advice; there are also personal stories, illustrated books and poetry.

Reading Well Books on Prescription is a programme developed by The Reading Agency in partnership with the Society of Chief Librarians Cymru and Libraries Connected. It is delivered through public libraries and is funded by Welsh Government and Arts Council England. Reading Well for families has been co-created with Maternal Mental Health Alliance.

Reading Well for families is supported by: Action on Postpartum Psychosis, Association for Infant Mental Health, Association for Post-Natal Illness, British Psychological Society, Centre for Mental Health, Institute of Health Visiting, MASIC Foundation, Maternal Mental Health Alliance, Maternal OCD, Mental Health Foundation, Mind, National Association of Primary Care, NHS Wales Executive, PANDAS Foundation, Parent-Infant Foundation, Patient Information Forum, Royal College of General Practitioners, Royal College of Psychiatrists, Sands, The Motherhood Group, Tommy’s.

Other Reading Well schemes available in Wales include Reading Well for children, Reading Well for teens, Reading Well for mental health and Reading Well for dementia. For more information visit www.readingagency.org.uk/reading-well-in-wales