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Sleep support

Sleep problems are common, and the reasons we struggle to sleep are likely to change throughout our lives, for instance, illness, work or having a baby are possible causes.

A few sleepless nights are usually nothing to worry about, but it can become an issue if a lack of sleep starts to affect your daily life.

The mental health benefits of good sleep include boosting our mood, reducing stress and helping with anxiety.

If you’re having trouble sleeping, there are services in Sussex to support you.

Support for Adults

NHS Every Mind Matters

It includes information and videos on meditation, improving diet and cognitive behavioural tips.

Visit the NHS Every Mind Matters website

The Sleep Charity’s Sleep Hub

A wide variety of advice and help with sleep problems from infants to adulthood.

Visit the The Sleep Charity’s Sleep Hub website

Sleepstation App

Sleep problems are often persistent, but they don’t have to be permanent. Their programmes use evidence-based methods, including Cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBTi), with their team on hand to guide you through the process step by step. (Fees may Apply)

Visit the Sleepstation App website

Sleepful App

A sleep management programme based on Cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBTi)

Visit the Sleepful App website

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

A guide to the importance of a good night's sleep for patient's with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) and Chronic Fatigue Service (CFS).

Visit the Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust website

Living Well Programme

A free 6-week self-management course to help people living with any long-term health conditions.

Visit the Living Well Programme website

Queen Victoria Hospital

Comprehensive service in sleep medicine for the south east of England

Visit the Queen Victoria Hospital website

Social Prescribing

Social Prescribers spend time working with people to connect them with local community activities and services that can improve their health and wellbeing. They are based within your GP practice or Primary Care Network (group of GP practices).

You can be referred to a social prescriber for support managing your sleep by your GP practice

ADHD Foundation

Aiding sleep in both children and adults with ADHD

Visit the ADHD Foundation website

Support for 0 - 5 years

The Lullaby Trust

Provides advice and support to encourage safer sleeping condition for infants

Visit the The Lullaby Trust website

Action for Children

Offer free advice for parents and carers of children aged 0-19 in the UK. They can support up to age 25 where a child has special educational needs. They offer advice on lots of different topics including sleep for infants and toddlers.

Visit the Action for Children website