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Formerly Sleep Scotland, the UK’s oldest sleep charity. Promoting healthy sleep in children, young people, and adults through education, support, and training. Because there is no health and wellbeing without sleep. sleepaction.org

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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 9h
💙 Nearly 5,000 families have relied on this support since 2018. 📢 Help save our Sleep Support Line. If you believe families in Scotland should continue to have access to specialist sleep support, write to your constituency & regional MSPs & ask them to support this vital service. buff.ly/Wk6bZGr
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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 9h
Sleep Action needs your support! 🚨 A vital lifeline for families is being lost. Due to ongoing funding pressures, Sleep Action (formerly Sleep Scotland) has made the heartbreaking decision to close its national Sleep Support Line in March 2027. Visit our website - buff.ly/1A41Gep 1/2 Read on..
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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
💤 Did you know 50% of employees experience sleep difficulties? Sleep Action's Sleep Wellbeing Webinars for Workplaces provide practical, expert advice backed by the latest research to help staff improve sleep, reduce fatigue, boost morale & perform at their best. Learn more at: buff.ly/ZmCiJLY
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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Our new Impact Report shows that families affected by additional support needs, poverty, trauma & long waits for assessments often face the biggest sleep difficulties. Hundreds of families benefit from our personalised sleep support each year. Read more about our crucial work: buff.ly/LCzMx8S
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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Become a Sleep Advisor! Build your confidence in combining sleep hygiene strategies with emotional support to help children, young people, and families overcome sleep challenges. 📅 Next course: 20 October 🔗 Find out more and book your place: buff.ly/oaUCzEk
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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
For children, simple daily routines act as zeitgebers, helping their body know when it's time to be awake, eat, play and sleep. Things like: 🌅 Getting up in the morning 🍽️ Mealtimes 🎲 A family activity or playtime 🛏️ The bedtime wind-down Learn more on our website: buff.ly/NOh8Tvx
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Learn about sleep | Sleep Action | UK's oldest sleep charity
Learn how & why we sleep, and discover tips and advice on overcoming sleep problems to get a better night’s sleep and improve your wellbeing
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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Fun Fact Friday! 🌟 What is a Zeitgeber? Did you know there's a special word for the everyday events that help keep our body clocks on time? They're called zeitgebers (pronounced zite-gay-bers), which means "time givers" in German! ⏰ ➡️ Read on for more... 1/2
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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
📢 Health Boards and Local Authorities across the UK commission our training time and again, trusting our approach to support the families they work with. Find out all about our tailored training on our website: buff.ly/PrS2M9X
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Sleep training courses | UK’s oldest sleep charity
Sleep training enabling you to deliver sleep advice and guidance that meets the needs of those you support.
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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
“Really practical… it was particularly helpful for me that the Lecturer knows and understands the very complex learners I work with, this is rare.” Did you know you can book training or commission a course with Sleep Action? 1/2 Read on to find out more...
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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
📬 Sleep Counsellor’s your newsletter is here! Don't miss the latest news from Sleep Action, including insights from our newly released Impact Report, upcoming training dates, and other important updates. Check your inbox now!
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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
One of the key findings from the report is our ability to reach families who need support most. From January 2024 - December 2025, we supported over 1,100 families across 32 local authorities, demonstrating the reach and impact of our work. ➡️Read the Impact Report: buff.ly/O2kOdpX 2/2
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Demonstrating Impact - The Sleep Action model - Sleep Action
Every year, Sleep Action is contacted by exhausted parents in Scotland who are experiencing sleep difficulties in their family.
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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
📢 Our Impact Report is here! Since 1998, Sleep Action has trained hundreds of sleep practitioners, equipping them with the skills and confidence to support families experiencing sleep issues. Read on... 1/2
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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Activities for you and your family such as getting plenty of exercise and avoiding naps during the day can help our sleep drive peak at bedtime. Learn more about better sleep on our website: buff.ly/IXD216t 2/2
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Learn about sleep | Sleep Action | UK's oldest sleep charity
Learn how & why we sleep, and discover tips and advice on overcoming sleep problems to get a better night’s sleep and improve your wellbeing
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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
What is sleep pressure? Did you know that sleep pressure is another term for sleep drive and is the process that makes us sleepy. Think of it like a balloon slowly filling with air during the day, the longer you’re awake, the fuller it gets. Read on ... 1/2
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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
😴 Sleep support creates change far beyond bedtime. ➡️Our 2026 Impact Report is out and the findings are clear: sleep support doesn't just improve sleep. Good sleep benefits the whole family, the wider community and relieves pressure off public services! 📖 Read about our impact: buff.ly/O2kOdpX
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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Become a Sleep Advisor! Build your confidence in combining sleep hygiene strategies with emotional support to help children, young people, and families overcome sleep challenges. 📅 Next course: 20 October 🔗 Find out more and book your place: buff.ly/oaUCzEk
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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
🌙 Ready to Start Your Sleep Counselling Journey with Sleep Action? 📅 Join our upcoming online training Sleep Counselling for Adults on 6 October. Make Sleep Counselling a priority for your service users, your staff, and your organisation. Book here: buff.ly/TnYfsIh
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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
We believe sleep should be a public health priority and a core part of Scotland's curriculum. Help keep sleep education on the agenda: 📘 Read our Sleep Manifesto 🖊️ Sign the petition 📢 Share to spread the word Let's help every child get the sleep they need to thrive. buff.ly/obzTj2U 2/2
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Making Sleep a Core Part of Scotland’s Curriculum | Sleep Action
By including sleep in the curriculum, we take a powerful step towards ensuring every child and young person can reach their full potential.
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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Let's make sleep education count this school year 💤 The school year is well underway, but let's not forget one of the biggest factors affecting children's learning, behaviour and wellbeing: sleep. 1/2 Read on...
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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Did you know that REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep is when we do most of our memory consolidation, processing our emotions, and dreaming. This is also the stage in our sleep where the most intense dreaming occurs. Visit our website to learn about better sleep for you and your family: buff.ly/2U3DdEr
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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
🌙 Ready to Start Your Sleep Counselling Journey with Sleep Action? 📅 Join our upcoming online training Sleep Counselling for Adults on 6 October. Make Sleep Counselling a priority for your service users, your staff, and your organisation. Book here: buff.ly/TnYfsIh
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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Become a Sleep Advisor! Build your confidence in combining sleep hygiene strategies with emotional support to help children, young people, and families overcome sleep challenges. 📅 Next course: 20 October 🔗 Find out more and book your place: buff.ly/oaUCzEk
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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Our Support Line helps more than 700 families each year, but demand is growing rapidly and we really want to help more parents get the support they need. Your donation can help us reach more families sooner and provide tailored sleep support that changes lives. 💙 Please donate: buff.ly/BRb2kz5
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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Fun Fact Friday! Remembering your dreams. 💭 Did you know dreams have an incredibly short shelf life! By the time you've been awake for 5 minutes, half your dream may already be forgotten. In 10 minutes up to 90% could be gone. Learn more about sleep on our website: buff.ly/QdtLkWs
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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
🎓 Heading to college or university this autumn? Between new friends, new routines, and newfound freedom, sleep can easily take a back seat. Our latest blog shares practical tips to help you settle in, sleep well, and make the most of your freshers experience. 🌙 Read Kirsty's blog: buff.ly/56O0DbL
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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
☺️On Monday some of our Sleep Counsellor Community met to learn, connect & celebrate their positive impact. From interactive workshops to insightful discussions it was inspiring to see so much passion & expertise. 🙏Thanks to all our attendees & those who presented & facilitated workshops!
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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
We were excited to see our Head of Sleep Action, Alyson O'Brien in the latest edition of ‘My Weekly’ in their Ultimate Sleep Guide. Alyson shares her expertise on the impact of poor sleep and practical tips for a better night sleep. Check out our website to learn more about sleep: buff.ly/pqzs3lk
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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Through our Sleep Support Line and training courses, Sleep Action understands the importance of good sleep in supporting people to feel well, engage in everyday life and reach their potential. Let’s all get behind #ScotLDWeek26 #HereToBeSeen! 2/2
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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
It’s Scottish Learning Disability Week from 7-13th September with the theme ‘I am here to be seen.’ Many young people and adults with a learning disability experience sleep difficulties and have complex sleep needs that can affect their health, wellbeing and quality of life. Read on ... 1/2
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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Can you help? 💙 By donating, you can help us reach families sooner and provide life-changing sleep support across Scotland. Help turn sleepless nights into brighter days. Donate to our Sleep Support Line now: buff.ly/BRb2kz5 2/2 #BetterSleep #FamilySupport
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Because Every Day starts the night before
Help children across Scotland get the sleep support they need Every year, Sleep Action helps more than 700 families struggling with sleep issues, but demand continues to grow. Long waiting lists mean
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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Can you help the Sleep Support Line? Behind every sleepless child is a family feeling the impact. We support over 700 families each year with expert sleep advice. Yet growing demand for our Support Line means too many parents & carers are waiting longer for support. Read on... 1/2
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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Compared to animals like dolphins and whales who can literally sleep with half their brain awake (unihemispheric sleep) to stay on guard, humans simply retain a subtler version of this instinct. Learn more about sleep for you and your family at: buff.ly/pqzs3lk 2/2
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Learn about sleep | Sleep Action | UK's oldest sleep charity
Learn how & why we sleep, and discover tips and advice on overcoming sleep problems to get a better night’s sleep and improve your wellbeing
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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Fun Fact Friday! 👀 Ever struggle to sleep in a hotel or somewhere new? There's a reason! The first-night effect (FNE) is when your brain stays a little more alert in unfamiliar surroundings, acting as a built-in safety check. Read on to find out more ... 1/2
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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
🎓 Heading to college or university this autumn? Between new friends, new routines, and newfound freedom, sleep can easily take a back seat. Our latest blog shares practical tips to help you settle in, sleep well, and make the most of your freshers experience. 🌙 Read Kirsty's blog: buff.ly/56O0DbL
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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
🌙 Ready to Start Your Sleep Counselling Journey with Sleep Action? 📅 Join our upcoming online training Sleep Counselling for Adults on 6 October. Make Sleep Counselling a priority for your service users, your staff, and your organisation. Book here: buff.ly/TnYfsIh
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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
📆One week to go! We're so excited to be welcoming our Sleep Counsellor community next Monday to their Annual Conference. 🥳There’s an exciting programme planned. From celebrating impact and the amazing work of our Sleep Counsellors to networking and sharing knowledge. See you there!
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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
📚 It's back to school season ... is your family still running on summer time? 😴 If getting back into routines is proving a challenge, we’ve got you covered. Our website is packed with practical resources to help get sleep back on track for the new school year. 💤 Learn more at: buff.ly/7DUx6KB
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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Fun Fact Friday! Dolphins never fully fall asleep. Dolphins use unihemispheric slow-wave sleep, meaning one half of their brain rests while the other stays awake so they can keep breathing and stay alert. Talk about sleeping with one eye open! Learn more about sleep at: buff.ly/QdtLkWs
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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Our Support Line helps more than 700 families each year, but demand is growing rapidly and we really want to help more parents get the support they need. Your donation can help us reach more families sooner and provide tailored sleep support that changes lives. 💙 Please donate: buff.ly/BRb2kz5
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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
💤 Did you know 50% of employees experience sleep difficulties? Sleep Action's Sleep Wellbeing Webinars for Workplaces provide practical, expert advice backed by the latest research to help staff improve sleep, reduce fatigue, boost morale & perform at their best. Learn more here: buff.ly/QrOIRQo
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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Can you help? Please donate today. Every child deserves the chance to wake rested and ready to learn. 💤 £20 funds an initial sleep assessment 💤 £50 funds follow-up support for a family Donate here: buff.ly/BRb2kz5 #SleepSupportScotland #BetterSleep #FamilySupport 2/2
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Because Every Day starts the night before
Help children across Scotland get the sleep support they need Every year, Sleep Action helps more than 700 families struggling with sleep issues, but demand continues to grow. Long waiting lists mean
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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
🍎 New school year. New opportunities. Better sleep. Our Sleep Support Line supports more than 700 families each year, but demand is growing. Our service relies heavily on donations and grants, and with your help we can support more families when they need it most. Read on... 1/2
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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
📚 It's back to school season ... is your family still running on summer time? 😴 If getting back into routines is proving a challenge, we’ve got you covered. Our website is packed with practical resources to help get sleep back on track for the new school year. 💤 Learn more at: buff.ly/7DUx6KB
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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Can you help? 💙 By donating, you can help us reach families sooner and provide life-changing sleep support across Scotland. Help turn sleepless nights into brighter days. Donate to our Sleep Support Line now: buff.ly/BRb2kz5 2/2 #BetterSleep #FamilySupport
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Because Every Day starts the night before
Help children across Scotland get the sleep support they need Every year, Sleep Action helps more than 700 families struggling with sleep issues, but demand continues to grow. Long waiting lists mean
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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Reading this could help a child get to sleep! Behind every sleepless child is a family feeling the impact. We support over 700 families each year with expert sleep advice. Yet growing demand for our Support Line means too many parents & carers are waiting longer for support. Read on... 1/2
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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Did you know you can't sneeze while you’re asleep: Your brain physically shuts down the sneeze reflex while you are resting. Learn more about sleep on our website:
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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Fun Fact Friday! Did you know you can't sneeze while you’re asleep? Your brain physically shuts down the sneeze reflex while you are resting. Learn more about sleep on our website: buff.ly/CziwB9Y
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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Your donation can help us reach more families sooner and provide tailored sleep support that changes lives. 💙 Please donate and help children across Scotland get the sleep they need. Donate at: buff.ly/V0w5wCC Thank you! #BetterSleep #FamilySupport 2/2
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Because Every Day starts the night before
Help children across Scotland get the sleep support they need Every year, Sleep Action helps more than 700 families struggling with sleep issues, but demand continues to grow. Long waiting lists mean
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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
A child who isn't sleeping affects the whole family. Sleep Action’s Support Line helps more than 700 families each year, but demand is growing rapidly and we really want to help more parents get the support they need. 1/2 Read on...
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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
🥳Today we had a fantastic team away day, bringing colleagues together to produce some exciting innovative thinking. From meaningful discussions about priorities and future ambitions to hearing the theme from Local Hero playing outside (thanks Edinburgh Fringe), every moment felt fitting.
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