Sleep Action
@sleepactionorg.bsky.social
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.
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New Year's resolutions like...
🍌Eating healthier
🏃♀️Exercising
🍸Reducing alcohol
🚭Quitting smoking
Can be great sleep promoters, improving sleep quality & quantity 😴
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🍌Eating healthier
🏃♀️Exercising
🍸Reducing alcohol
🚭Quitting smoking
Can be great sleep promoters, improving sleep quality & quantity 😴
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January 13, 2026 at 7:45 PM
New Year's resolutions like...
🍌Eating healthier
🏃♀️Exercising
🍸Reducing alcohol
🚭Quitting smoking
Can be great sleep promoters, improving sleep quality & quantity 😴
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🍌Eating healthier
🏃♀️Exercising
🍸Reducing alcohol
🚭Quitting smoking
Can be great sleep promoters, improving sleep quality & quantity 😴
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When pupils are taught the importance of sleep, they make better choices, build better habits and arrive at school ready to learn. Unlock potential, improve wellbeing & create a happier, healthier school experience.
Bring sleep education to your school: 24th–25th February 2026: buff.ly/tRap9ks
Bring sleep education to your school: 24th–25th February 2026: buff.ly/tRap9ks
January 13, 2026 at 11:03 AM
When pupils are taught the importance of sleep, they make better choices, build better habits and arrive at school ready to learn. Unlock potential, improve wellbeing & create a happier, healthier school experience.
Bring sleep education to your school: 24th–25th February 2026: buff.ly/tRap9ks
Bring sleep education to your school: 24th–25th February 2026: buff.ly/tRap9ks
🌟 It's a new year with new opportunities to make a lasting impact 🌙
➡️ Our Sleep Counselling for Children and Young People training equips you with skills to tackle complex sleep challenges and empower families.
Jennifer, a Community Nurse Practitioner, saw incredible results from our course:
➡️ Our Sleep Counselling for Children and Young People training equips you with skills to tackle complex sleep challenges and empower families.
Jennifer, a Community Nurse Practitioner, saw incredible results from our course:
January 12, 2026 at 11:01 AM
🌟 It's a new year with new opportunities to make a lasting impact 🌙
➡️ Our Sleep Counselling for Children and Young People training equips you with skills to tackle complex sleep challenges and empower families.
Jennifer, a Community Nurse Practitioner, saw incredible results from our course:
➡️ Our Sleep Counselling for Children and Young People training equips you with skills to tackle complex sleep challenges and empower families.
Jennifer, a Community Nurse Practitioner, saw incredible results from our course:
We're nominated 🏆🏆🏆
Capella, the charity that operates Sleep Action, has been shortlisted for 3 awards by #Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce
These nominations recognise our work transforming lives, because there is no health and wellbeing without sleep.
#ECCAwards26
Capella, the charity that operates Sleep Action, has been shortlisted for 3 awards by #Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce
These nominations recognise our work transforming lives, because there is no health and wellbeing without sleep.
#ECCAwards26
January 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM
We're nominated 🏆🏆🏆
Capella, the charity that operates Sleep Action, has been shortlisted for 3 awards by #Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce
These nominations recognise our work transforming lives, because there is no health and wellbeing without sleep.
#ECCAwards26
Capella, the charity that operates Sleep Action, has been shortlisted for 3 awards by #Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce
These nominations recognise our work transforming lives, because there is no health and wellbeing without sleep.
#ECCAwards26
Sleep is crucial for a child’s cognitive development, memory consolidation & emotional resilience. We're calling on the Scottish Government, Education Scotland & local authorities to make sleep a core part of the curriculum, so every child can thrive at school, home & beyond.
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January 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Sleep is crucial for a child’s cognitive development, memory consolidation & emotional resilience. We're calling on the Scottish Government, Education Scotland & local authorities to make sleep a core part of the curriculum, so every child can thrive at school, home & beyond.
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Unlock Pupil Potential: Better Sleep for Better Learning this School Year.
Ready to tackle poor focus, behaviour, and attendance? The solution is here!
Sound Sleep equips schools with the skills and curriculum-linked tools to embed vital sleep education into your health & wellbeing curriculum.
Ready to tackle poor focus, behaviour, and attendance? The solution is here!
Sound Sleep equips schools with the skills and curriculum-linked tools to embed vital sleep education into your health & wellbeing curriculum.
January 9, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Unlock Pupil Potential: Better Sleep for Better Learning this School Year.
Ready to tackle poor focus, behaviour, and attendance? The solution is here!
Sound Sleep equips schools with the skills and curriculum-linked tools to embed vital sleep education into your health & wellbeing curriculum.
Ready to tackle poor focus, behaviour, and attendance? The solution is here!
Sound Sleep equips schools with the skills and curriculum-linked tools to embed vital sleep education into your health & wellbeing curriculum.
New Year, new skills & better sleep for families 🏡✨
Start 2026 by making a real difference. Join our Sleep Awareness training and gain practical strategies to support children and families with better sleep habits.
Mhairi, a Community Nursery Nurse, saw incredible results from Sleep Awareness
Start 2026 by making a real difference. Join our Sleep Awareness training and gain practical strategies to support children and families with better sleep habits.
Mhairi, a Community Nursery Nurse, saw incredible results from Sleep Awareness
January 8, 2026 at 11:01 AM
New Year, new skills & better sleep for families 🏡✨
Start 2026 by making a real difference. Join our Sleep Awareness training and gain practical strategies to support children and families with better sleep habits.
Mhairi, a Community Nursery Nurse, saw incredible results from Sleep Awareness
Start 2026 by making a real difference. Join our Sleep Awareness training and gain practical strategies to support children and families with better sleep habits.
Mhairi, a Community Nursery Nurse, saw incredible results from Sleep Awareness
Hoping to get better sleep in 2026? With the festive season over it’s back to business for many of us this week. If you’d like better sleep for your family we can help.
Check out all our great tips on our website
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Check out all our great tips on our website
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January 7, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Hoping to get better sleep in 2026? With the festive season over it’s back to business for many of us this week. If you’d like better sleep for your family we can help.
Check out all our great tips on our website
buff.ly/qnUMWNT
Check out all our great tips on our website
buff.ly/qnUMWNT
📢 REGISTRATIONS CLOSING 📢
Improve the sleep of the children & young people accessing your service in 2026 with our Sleep Awareness training course
Learn to conduct a sleep assessment & create tailored sleep plans that result in better nights for families
Don't miss out, book now: buff.ly/NLN072f
Improve the sleep of the children & young people accessing your service in 2026 with our Sleep Awareness training course
Learn to conduct a sleep assessment & create tailored sleep plans that result in better nights for families
Don't miss out, book now: buff.ly/NLN072f
January 7, 2026 at 11:01 AM
📢 REGISTRATIONS CLOSING 📢
Improve the sleep of the children & young people accessing your service in 2026 with our Sleep Awareness training course
Learn to conduct a sleep assessment & create tailored sleep plans that result in better nights for families
Don't miss out, book now: buff.ly/NLN072f
Improve the sleep of the children & young people accessing your service in 2026 with our Sleep Awareness training course
Learn to conduct a sleep assessment & create tailored sleep plans that result in better nights for families
Don't miss out, book now: buff.ly/NLN072f
What exactly happens during a Sleep Counselling session? In this video, Sleep Action Sleep Counsellor and Lecturer, Barbara Crozier, answers the critical question: "What does Sleep Counselling look like for children &their families?"
Join our upcoming February and March courses: buff.ly/Gihvva7
Join our upcoming February and March courses: buff.ly/Gihvva7
January 6, 2026 at 11:03 AM
What exactly happens during a Sleep Counselling session? In this video, Sleep Action Sleep Counsellor and Lecturer, Barbara Crozier, answers the critical question: "What does Sleep Counselling look like for children &their families?"
Join our upcoming February and March courses: buff.ly/Gihvva7
Join our upcoming February and March courses: buff.ly/Gihvva7
With the holidays over, getting back to our regular schedule can be a challenge. It might be tempting to reach for that extra cup of coffee, but caffeine can make it difficult to get to sleep ☕
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January 5, 2026 at 6:01 PM
With the holidays over, getting back to our regular schedule can be a challenge. It might be tempting to reach for that extra cup of coffee, but caffeine can make it difficult to get to sleep ☕
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💤 Better Sleep = Better Learning 📚✨
Start the new term strong! Join our Sound Sleep training and discover practical strategies to help pupils improve their sleep habits and transform their school experience.
Nicola, a Pastoral Lead, saw incredible results after completing Sound Sleep:
Start the new term strong! Join our Sound Sleep training and discover practical strategies to help pupils improve their sleep habits and transform their school experience.
Nicola, a Pastoral Lead, saw incredible results after completing Sound Sleep:
January 5, 2026 at 12:02 PM
💤 Better Sleep = Better Learning 📚✨
Start the new term strong! Join our Sound Sleep training and discover practical strategies to help pupils improve their sleep habits and transform their school experience.
Nicola, a Pastoral Lead, saw incredible results after completing Sound Sleep:
Start the new term strong! Join our Sound Sleep training and discover practical strategies to help pupils improve their sleep habits and transform their school experience.
Nicola, a Pastoral Lead, saw incredible results after completing Sound Sleep:
🥳If you’re raising a toast this Hogmanay, it’s helpful to remember that although alcohol can make us feel sleepy, it can affect sleep quality & act as a diuretic, making us need the toilet during the night. Enjoying your tipple in moderation can help you get a more restful sleep.
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December 31, 2025 at 3:03 PM
🥳If you’re raising a toast this Hogmanay, it’s helpful to remember that although alcohol can make us feel sleepy, it can affect sleep quality & act as a diuretic, making us need the toilet during the night. Enjoying your tipple in moderation can help you get a more restful sleep.
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buff.ly/Ca9zTP3
🎅🌲Having a wee dram over Christmas or Hogmanay? Alcohol can act as a diuretic, making us more likely to wake up during the night to need the toilet, so enjoy your tipple in moderation for a better night’s sleep.
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#FestiveSeasonSleepTips
☃️Visit buff.ly/H7njJTe for all of our handy sleep tips.
#FestiveSeasonSleepTips
December 31, 2025 at 3:02 PM
🎅🌲Having a wee dram over Christmas or Hogmanay? Alcohol can act as a diuretic, making us more likely to wake up during the night to need the toilet, so enjoy your tipple in moderation for a better night’s sleep.
☃️Visit buff.ly/H7njJTe for all of our handy sleep tips.
#FestiveSeasonSleepTips
☃️Visit buff.ly/H7njJTe for all of our handy sleep tips.
#FestiveSeasonSleepTips
🌲🎅The festive season can be stressful. Endless to-do lists, hosting, family dynamics, and money worries can all create heightened alertness which can make it hard to relax and fall asleep. Check out our handy relaxation techniques on our website to help improve your sleep.
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December 27, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🌲🎅The festive season can be stressful. Endless to-do lists, hosting, family dynamics, and money worries can all create heightened alertness which can make it hard to relax and fall asleep. Check out our handy relaxation techniques on our website to help improve your sleep.
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🎅Feeling the afternoon slump? It's tempting to nap after a Christmas feast. Little ones may still need a nap, but for older children, teens & adults, a short power nap for 20 minutes (max), earlier in the day can help balance out the late nights over the holidays.
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🌲Visit buff.ly/H7njJTe for more
December 26, 2025 at 3:10 PM
🎅Feeling the afternoon slump? It's tempting to nap after a Christmas feast. Little ones may still need a nap, but for older children, teens & adults, a short power nap for 20 minutes (max), earlier in the day can help balance out the late nights over the holidays.
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🌲Visit buff.ly/H7njJTe for more
🎄 Merry Christmas from Sleep Action 🎄
A heartfelt thanks to everyone who has supported us:
✨ Our staff, board, lecturers & Sleep Counsellors
✨ Research partners & training delegates
✨ Our funders
✨ Manifesto supporters
✨ Families who contacted our Scottish Sleep Support Line
A heartfelt thanks to everyone who has supported us:
✨ Our staff, board, lecturers & Sleep Counsellors
✨ Research partners & training delegates
✨ Our funders
✨ Manifesto supporters
✨ Families who contacted our Scottish Sleep Support Line
December 25, 2025 at 12:02 PM
🎄 Merry Christmas from Sleep Action 🎄
A heartfelt thanks to everyone who has supported us:
✨ Our staff, board, lecturers & Sleep Counsellors
✨ Research partners & training delegates
✨ Our funders
✨ Manifesto supporters
✨ Families who contacted our Scottish Sleep Support Line
A heartfelt thanks to everyone who has supported us:
✨ Our staff, board, lecturers & Sleep Counsellors
✨ Research partners & training delegates
✨ Our funders
✨ Manifesto supporters
✨ Families who contacted our Scottish Sleep Support Line
🌲Alcohol, energy drinks, vapes, hot chocolate & soft drinks contain stimulants like, sugar & nicotine, which boosts our cortisol, our body’s stress hormone, & can affect our sleep in different ways. Some stop us getting to sleep, others wake us up, & others affect sleep quality.
➡️Read on for tips
➡️Read on for tips
December 24, 2025 at 3:03 PM
🌲Alcohol, energy drinks, vapes, hot chocolate & soft drinks contain stimulants like, sugar & nicotine, which boosts our cortisol, our body’s stress hormone, & can affect our sleep in different ways. Some stop us getting to sleep, others wake us up, & others affect sleep quality.
➡️Read on for tips
➡️Read on for tips
🌲Build Sleep Pressure this Christmas! Sleep pressure (or sleep drive), is the process that makes us sleepy. Like a balloon slowly filling with air during the day, the longer you’re awake, the fuller it gets. The holidays can affect sleep pressure.
🎅Enjoy the festivities & your rest with our tips...
🎅Enjoy the festivities & your rest with our tips...
December 23, 2025 at 3:03 PM
🌲Build Sleep Pressure this Christmas! Sleep pressure (or sleep drive), is the process that makes us sleepy. Like a balloon slowly filling with air during the day, the longer you’re awake, the fuller it gets. The holidays can affect sleep pressure.
🎅Enjoy the festivities & your rest with our tips...
🎅Enjoy the festivities & your rest with our tips...
🎅🌲If you’re planning to get up early to bag a bargain in the Boxing Day sales it could leave you feeling wiped out. Resist the urge to nap during the day. Sticking to your usual bedtime will help keep you well-rested & in your regular sleep routine.
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Visit buff.ly/icHfdSO for more handy sleep tips.
December 22, 2025 at 9:29 AM
🎅🌲If you’re planning to get up early to bag a bargain in the Boxing Day sales it could leave you feeling wiped out. Resist the urge to nap during the day. Sticking to your usual bedtime will help keep you well-rested & in your regular sleep routine.
Visit buff.ly/icHfdSO for more handy sleep tips.
Visit buff.ly/icHfdSO for more handy sleep tips.
It’s the shortest day of the year & #LookOnTheBrightSideDay
Our body clocks can struggle, so switch on lights first thing and get outside often, even if it’s dull. Light helps regulate cortisol, our body’s primary stress hormone, keeping you alert during the day and supporting better sleep.
Our body clocks can struggle, so switch on lights first thing and get outside often, even if it’s dull. Light helps regulate cortisol, our body’s primary stress hormone, keeping you alert during the day and supporting better sleep.
December 21, 2025 at 12:01 PM
It’s the shortest day of the year & #LookOnTheBrightSideDay
Our body clocks can struggle, so switch on lights first thing and get outside often, even if it’s dull. Light helps regulate cortisol, our body’s primary stress hormone, keeping you alert during the day and supporting better sleep.
Our body clocks can struggle, so switch on lights first thing and get outside often, even if it’s dull. Light helps regulate cortisol, our body’s primary stress hormone, keeping you alert during the day and supporting better sleep.
🌲🎅Christmas Chaos? Help Kids Sleep Better!
Some easy tips this festive season:
🧸Comfort from home
😴Clutter-free & dark
💻Limit screens
⏰Stick to your routines
#FestiveSeasonSleepTips #BetterSleep 1/2
Some easy tips this festive season:
🧸Comfort from home
😴Clutter-free & dark
💻Limit screens
⏰Stick to your routines
#FestiveSeasonSleepTips #BetterSleep 1/2
December 20, 2025 at 5:37 PM
🌲🎅Christmas Chaos? Help Kids Sleep Better!
Some easy tips this festive season:
🧸Comfort from home
😴Clutter-free & dark
💻Limit screens
⏰Stick to your routines
#FestiveSeasonSleepTips #BetterSleep 1/2
Some easy tips this festive season:
🧸Comfort from home
😴Clutter-free & dark
💻Limit screens
⏰Stick to your routines
#FestiveSeasonSleepTips #BetterSleep 1/2
🎅 A sleep space should feel calm, cosy & safe. Keep it cool (16-18 degrees), dark & clutter-free. Fluffy Christmas PJs look cute but can be hot to sleep in. Christmas lights & decorations can be stimulating & interfere with your child’s sleep.
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Visit buff.ly/H7njJTe for our handy sleep tips.
December 19, 2025 at 3:39 PM
🎅 A sleep space should feel calm, cosy & safe. Keep it cool (16-18 degrees), dark & clutter-free. Fluffy Christmas PJs look cute but can be hot to sleep in. Christmas lights & decorations can be stimulating & interfere with your child’s sleep.
Visit buff.ly/H7njJTe for our handy sleep tips.
Visit buff.ly/H7njJTe for our handy sleep tips.
Sleep Action will be closed on 18 December 2025 and will re-open on 5 January 2026. Our website is packed with practical information which may help, otherwise our team will be back in touch in the new year.
The Sleep Action team wish you a restful festive season.
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The Sleep Action team wish you a restful festive season.
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December 19, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Sleep Action will be closed on 18 December 2025 and will re-open on 5 January 2026. Our website is packed with practical information which may help, otherwise our team will be back in touch in the new year.
The Sleep Action team wish you a restful festive season.
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The Sleep Action team wish you a restful festive season.
buff.ly/Ca9zTP3
🌲Christmas Tech Gifts & Sleep. Popular presents like VR headsets and screens can emit blue light and boost cortisol, our body’s stress hormone, making kids stimulated and restless at night.
Things to keep in mind this holiday season:
😌Switch off
😮💨Wind down
💻Tech
#FestiveSleepTips
Things to keep in mind this holiday season:
😌Switch off
😮💨Wind down
💻Tech
#FestiveSleepTips
December 17, 2025 at 12:01 PM
🌲Christmas Tech Gifts & Sleep. Popular presents like VR headsets and screens can emit blue light and boost cortisol, our body’s stress hormone, making kids stimulated and restless at night.
Things to keep in mind this holiday season:
😌Switch off
😮💨Wind down
💻Tech
#FestiveSleepTips
Things to keep in mind this holiday season:
😌Switch off
😮💨Wind down
💻Tech
#FestiveSleepTips