Libraries deliver millions in value through support for mental health and wellbeing

Libraries deliver millions in value through support for mental health and wellbeing

By Liz Wells 12 December 2025

Public libraries deliver millions in value by supporting mental health and wellbeing, particularly among older people, new research reveals.

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£39,152 - £47,181 per annum

Gloucester, Gloucestershire£39,152 - £47,181 per annum

RECRUITER: Gloucestershire County Council

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RECRUITER: Gloucestershire County Council

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