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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Can Sleep Counselling be embedded into existing practice? 🤔
➡️ YES. Sleep Counselling is practice-focused and ready to embed in any service.
Many Sleep Counsellors incorporate sleep assessments into routine visits, while others establish dedicated sleep clinics or run parent/carer workshops.
➡️ YES. Sleep Counselling is practice-focused and ready to embed in any service.
Many Sleep Counsellors incorporate sleep assessments into routine visits, while others establish dedicated sleep clinics or run parent/carer workshops.
December 3, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Can Sleep Counselling be embedded into existing practice? 🤔
➡️ YES. Sleep Counselling is practice-focused and ready to embed in any service.
Many Sleep Counsellors incorporate sleep assessments into routine visits, while others establish dedicated sleep clinics or run parent/carer workshops.
➡️ YES. Sleep Counselling is practice-focused and ready to embed in any service.
Many Sleep Counsellors incorporate sleep assessments into routine visits, while others establish dedicated sleep clinics or run parent/carer workshops.
It’s #GivingTuesday 💸
Thanks to grant funding and donations, we have supported over 4,000 families via our Scottish Support Line at no cost since 2018.
Please help us ensure every child can live a healthy, happy life through better sleep.
Donate: buff.ly/5T1Xgwr
Thanks to grant funding and donations, we have supported over 4,000 families via our Scottish Support Line at no cost since 2018.
Please help us ensure every child can live a healthy, happy life through better sleep.
Donate: buff.ly/5T1Xgwr
December 2, 2025 at 12:01 PM
It’s #GivingTuesday 💸
Thanks to grant funding and donations, we have supported over 4,000 families via our Scottish Support Line at no cost since 2018.
Please help us ensure every child can live a healthy, happy life through better sleep.
Donate: buff.ly/5T1Xgwr
Thanks to grant funding and donations, we have supported over 4,000 families via our Scottish Support Line at no cost since 2018.
Please help us ensure every child can live a healthy, happy life through better sleep.
Donate: buff.ly/5T1Xgwr
"Each young person is unique and different" ✨
Denise shares why she trained with Sleep Action and why she attended our annual Sleep Counsellor Conference in October.
Join our March 2026 courses and train as a Sleep Counsellor to support ⬇️
Children: buff.ly/05m52ph
Adults: buff.ly/BxAkVv8
Denise shares why she trained with Sleep Action and why she attended our annual Sleep Counsellor Conference in October.
Join our March 2026 courses and train as a Sleep Counsellor to support ⬇️
Children: buff.ly/05m52ph
Adults: buff.ly/BxAkVv8
December 1, 2025 at 3:05 PM
"Each young person is unique and different" ✨
Denise shares why she trained with Sleep Action and why she attended our annual Sleep Counsellor Conference in October.
Join our March 2026 courses and train as a Sleep Counsellor to support ⬇️
Children: buff.ly/05m52ph
Adults: buff.ly/BxAkVv8
Denise shares why she trained with Sleep Action and why she attended our annual Sleep Counsellor Conference in October.
Join our March 2026 courses and train as a Sleep Counsellor to support ⬇️
Children: buff.ly/05m52ph
Adults: buff.ly/BxAkVv8
This #WorldAIDSDay, let’s talk about sleep and HIV 🎗️
Research shows up to 45% of people living with HIV experience sleep problems.
Some evidence points to HIV disrupting the body clock, while medication side-effects & mental health challenges like stress, anxiety & depression play a role, too.
Research shows up to 45% of people living with HIV experience sleep problems.
Some evidence points to HIV disrupting the body clock, while medication side-effects & mental health challenges like stress, anxiety & depression play a role, too.
December 1, 2025 at 10:01 AM
This #WorldAIDSDay, let’s talk about sleep and HIV 🎗️
Research shows up to 45% of people living with HIV experience sleep problems.
Some evidence points to HIV disrupting the body clock, while medication side-effects & mental health challenges like stress, anxiety & depression play a role, too.
Research shows up to 45% of people living with HIV experience sleep problems.
Some evidence points to HIV disrupting the body clock, while medication side-effects & mental health challenges like stress, anxiety & depression play a role, too.
Having a wee dram to celebrate #StAndrewsDay? Alcohol can make us sleepy, but it affects sleep quality, so sip in moderation for a better night’s sleep. Slàinte mhath! 🥃
November 30, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Having a wee dram to celebrate #StAndrewsDay? Alcohol can make us sleepy, but it affects sleep quality, so sip in moderation for a better night’s sleep. Slàinte mhath! 🥃
Allan's training in childhood sleep issues, behavioural techniques and parent support has made a real lasting difference for the families he works with. Bedtime is no longer a battleground.
Since completing Sleep Awareness training, Allan has been able to guide families through bedtime challenges.
Since completing Sleep Awareness training, Allan has been able to guide families through bedtime challenges.
November 28, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Allan's training in childhood sleep issues, behavioural techniques and parent support has made a real lasting difference for the families he works with. Bedtime is no longer a battleground.
Since completing Sleep Awareness training, Allan has been able to guide families through bedtime challenges.
Since completing Sleep Awareness training, Allan has been able to guide families through bedtime challenges.
Planning on getting up early for #BlackFriday deals tomorrow? 🛍️
An early start can leave you feeling wiped out earlier as a result. Resist the urge to nap in the afternoon to “catch up on sleep”. Instead, stick to your usual bedtime routine to stay well-rested and ready for the weekend.
An early start can leave you feeling wiped out earlier as a result. Resist the urge to nap in the afternoon to “catch up on sleep”. Instead, stick to your usual bedtime routine to stay well-rested and ready for the weekend.
November 27, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Planning on getting up early for #BlackFriday deals tomorrow? 🛍️
An early start can leave you feeling wiped out earlier as a result. Resist the urge to nap in the afternoon to “catch up on sleep”. Instead, stick to your usual bedtime routine to stay well-rested and ready for the weekend.
An early start can leave you feeling wiped out earlier as a result. Resist the urge to nap in the afternoon to “catch up on sleep”. Instead, stick to your usual bedtime routine to stay well-rested and ready for the weekend.
“For children who haven't had that good night's sleep, you just get the feeling that they're not they're not ready to be there.” 🥱
Join the schools improving pupil attention by 62% with curriculum-linked lessons and resources: buff.ly/MJLp8x0
Join the schools improving pupil attention by 62% with curriculum-linked lessons and resources: buff.ly/MJLp8x0
November 26, 2025 at 10:03 AM
“For children who haven't had that good night's sleep, you just get the feeling that they're not they're not ready to be there.” 🥱
Join the schools improving pupil attention by 62% with curriculum-linked lessons and resources: buff.ly/MJLp8x0
Join the schools improving pupil attention by 62% with curriculum-linked lessons and resources: buff.ly/MJLp8x0
Families say Sleep Counselling is ‘life-changing’ ✨
When sleep needs are met, the benefits for children and young people are clear:
😀 Improved daytime alertness
❤️Fewer challenging behaviours
🏫 Better attendance at school or day services
📉 A reduction in crisis referrals
When sleep needs are met, the benefits for children and young people are clear:
😀 Improved daytime alertness
❤️Fewer challenging behaviours
🏫 Better attendance at school or day services
📉 A reduction in crisis referrals
November 25, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Families say Sleep Counselling is ‘life-changing’ ✨
When sleep needs are met, the benefits for children and young people are clear:
😀 Improved daytime alertness
❤️Fewer challenging behaviours
🏫 Better attendance at school or day services
📉 A reduction in crisis referrals
When sleep needs are met, the benefits for children and young people are clear:
😀 Improved daytime alertness
❤️Fewer challenging behaviours
🏫 Better attendance at school or day services
📉 A reduction in crisis referrals
Teaching students to adopt simple strategies for improving sleep in their daily routines makes a real difference as they arrive at school alert, engaged, and ready to learn.
🔗 Bring sleep education to your classroom: buff.ly/BO02ATT
🔗 Bring sleep education to your classroom: buff.ly/BO02ATT
November 21, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Teaching students to adopt simple strategies for improving sleep in their daily routines makes a real difference as they arrive at school alert, engaged, and ready to learn.
🔗 Bring sleep education to your classroom: buff.ly/BO02ATT
🔗 Bring sleep education to your classroom: buff.ly/BO02ATT
The sessions explored why #sleep matters & shared practical tips to support healthy habits, while encouraging pupils to join the conversation & take ownership of their wellbeing.
Big thank you to the organisers for creating such an inspiring event focused on turning research into real-world impact!
Big thank you to the organisers for creating such an inspiring event focused on turning research into real-world impact!
November 20, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The sessions explored why #sleep matters & shared practical tips to support healthy habits, while encouraging pupils to join the conversation & take ownership of their wellbeing.
Big thank you to the organisers for creating such an inspiring event focused on turning research into real-world impact!
Big thank you to the organisers for creating such an inspiring event focused on turning research into real-world impact!
Proud to take part in the #SleepWell #Scotland: #SleepHealth Conference for Junior Researchers at Dundee Science Centre!
Training & Development Manager, Laura, delivered interactive workshops for children, their caregivers & teachers from schools across #Fife #Tayside & #Angus and #Perth & #Kinross
Training & Development Manager, Laura, delivered interactive workshops for children, their caregivers & teachers from schools across #Fife #Tayside & #Angus and #Perth & #Kinross
November 20, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Proud to take part in the #SleepWell #Scotland: #SleepHealth Conference for Junior Researchers at Dundee Science Centre!
Training & Development Manager, Laura, delivered interactive workshops for children, their caregivers & teachers from schools across #Fife #Tayside & #Angus and #Perth & #Kinross
Training & Development Manager, Laura, delivered interactive workshops for children, their caregivers & teachers from schools across #Fife #Tayside & #Angus and #Perth & #Kinross
This #UniversalChildrensDay, we’re celebrating better #sleep for every child 👧👦
Sleep Action (formerly Sleep Scotland) was founded in 1998 to support children with additional support needs in #Edinburgh. We’ve grown into the leading provider of sleep support and training across the UK & Ireland.
Sleep Action (formerly Sleep Scotland) was founded in 1998 to support children with additional support needs in #Edinburgh. We’ve grown into the leading provider of sleep support and training across the UK & Ireland.
November 20, 2025 at 10:01 AM
This #UniversalChildrensDay, we’re celebrating better #sleep for every child 👧👦
Sleep Action (formerly Sleep Scotland) was founded in 1998 to support children with additional support needs in #Edinburgh. We’ve grown into the leading provider of sleep support and training across the UK & Ireland.
Sleep Action (formerly Sleep Scotland) was founded in 1998 to support children with additional support needs in #Edinburgh. We’ve grown into the leading provider of sleep support and training across the UK & Ireland.
Complex support needs require specialist approaches 💡
😫 Individuals with additional support needs experience sleep challenges at a higher rate and with greater complexity
🔃 Sleep is deeply interconnected with anxiety, sensory processing, communication barriers, and environmental factors
😫 Individuals with additional support needs experience sleep challenges at a higher rate and with greater complexity
🔃 Sleep is deeply interconnected with anxiety, sensory processing, communication barriers, and environmental factors
November 19, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Complex support needs require specialist approaches 💡
😫 Individuals with additional support needs experience sleep challenges at a higher rate and with greater complexity
🔃 Sleep is deeply interconnected with anxiety, sensory processing, communication barriers, and environmental factors
😫 Individuals with additional support needs experience sleep challenges at a higher rate and with greater complexity
🔃 Sleep is deeply interconnected with anxiety, sensory processing, communication barriers, and environmental factors
Helping families navigate sleep challenges is no easy task.
Sleep Awareness training gives you the tools and confidence to deliver evidence-based, person-centred sleep advice when supporting typically-developing children & young people.
Join our open course, 20 & 21 January 2026: buff.ly/1MVlFRr
Sleep Awareness training gives you the tools and confidence to deliver evidence-based, person-centred sleep advice when supporting typically-developing children & young people.
Join our open course, 20 & 21 January 2026: buff.ly/1MVlFRr
November 18, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Helping families navigate sleep challenges is no easy task.
Sleep Awareness training gives you the tools and confidence to deliver evidence-based, person-centred sleep advice when supporting typically-developing children & young people.
Join our open course, 20 & 21 January 2026: buff.ly/1MVlFRr
Sleep Awareness training gives you the tools and confidence to deliver evidence-based, person-centred sleep advice when supporting typically-developing children & young people.
Join our open course, 20 & 21 January 2026: buff.ly/1MVlFRr
Becoming a Sleep Counsellor makes you part of the Sleep Action family, and we’re here to help you support the families in your community.
You’ll have access to follow-up support for complex cases and an invite to our Annual Conference.
➡️ Join the movement, become a Sleep Counsellor:
You’ll have access to follow-up support for complex cases and an invite to our Annual Conference.
➡️ Join the movement, become a Sleep Counsellor:
November 17, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Becoming a Sleep Counsellor makes you part of the Sleep Action family, and we’re here to help you support the families in your community.
You’ll have access to follow-up support for complex cases and an invite to our Annual Conference.
➡️ Join the movement, become a Sleep Counsellor:
You’ll have access to follow-up support for complex cases and an invite to our Annual Conference.
➡️ Join the movement, become a Sleep Counsellor:
🩺 Sleep & diabetes are closely linked
Many people with diabetes report sleep issues, which can be due to fluctuating blood sugar levels overnight. Poor sleep can also make blood sugar harder to manage.
Keeping a routine, regular exercise, and winding down without screens can make a real difference
Many people with diabetes report sleep issues, which can be due to fluctuating blood sugar levels overnight. Poor sleep can also make blood sugar harder to manage.
Keeping a routine, regular exercise, and winding down without screens can make a real difference
November 14, 2025 at 10:01 AM
🩺 Sleep & diabetes are closely linked
Many people with diabetes report sleep issues, which can be due to fluctuating blood sugar levels overnight. Poor sleep can also make blood sugar harder to manage.
Keeping a routine, regular exercise, and winding down without screens can make a real difference
Many people with diabetes report sleep issues, which can be due to fluctuating blood sugar levels overnight. Poor sleep can also make blood sugar harder to manage.
Keeping a routine, regular exercise, and winding down without screens can make a real difference
Better sleep ❤️ more kindness
When we sleep well, our brains process emotions, boost memory, and build resilience. This makes it easier to be patient, empathetic, and kind.
This #WorldKindnessDay, let’s start on the right side of the bed.
Learn to improve your sleep: buff.ly/AChJNj3
When we sleep well, our brains process emotions, boost memory, and build resilience. This makes it easier to be patient, empathetic, and kind.
This #WorldKindnessDay, let’s start on the right side of the bed.
Learn to improve your sleep: buff.ly/AChJNj3
November 13, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Better sleep ❤️ more kindness
When we sleep well, our brains process emotions, boost memory, and build resilience. This makes it easier to be patient, empathetic, and kind.
This #WorldKindnessDay, let’s start on the right side of the bed.
Learn to improve your sleep: buff.ly/AChJNj3
When we sleep well, our brains process emotions, boost memory, and build resilience. This makes it easier to be patient, empathetic, and kind.
This #WorldKindnessDay, let’s start on the right side of the bed.
Learn to improve your sleep: buff.ly/AChJNj3
We surveyed 247 students, and the results were eye-opening 👀
87% of high school students didn’t know sleep affects their health 🛌
Without understanding the importance of sleep, students can’t build healthy habits. That’s where our Sound Sleep training comes in...
87% of high school students didn’t know sleep affects their health 🛌
Without understanding the importance of sleep, students can’t build healthy habits. That’s where our Sound Sleep training comes in...
November 12, 2025 at 11:01 AM
We surveyed 247 students, and the results were eye-opening 👀
87% of high school students didn’t know sleep affects their health 🛌
Without understanding the importance of sleep, students can’t build healthy habits. That’s where our Sound Sleep training comes in...
87% of high school students didn’t know sleep affects their health 🛌
Without understanding the importance of sleep, students can’t build healthy habits. That’s where our Sound Sleep training comes in...
Why is #sleep a critical issue?
Sleep is as fundamental to health and wellbeing as a healthy diet and getting enough exercise. Addressing poor sleep is essential.
Sleep Counselling ensures children with additional support needs and adults with complex support needs achieve a good night's sleep.
Sleep is as fundamental to health and wellbeing as a healthy diet and getting enough exercise. Addressing poor sleep is essential.
Sleep Counselling ensures children with additional support needs and adults with complex support needs achieve a good night's sleep.
November 10, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Why is #sleep a critical issue?
Sleep is as fundamental to health and wellbeing as a healthy diet and getting enough exercise. Addressing poor sleep is essential.
Sleep Counselling ensures children with additional support needs and adults with complex support needs achieve a good night's sleep.
Sleep is as fundamental to health and wellbeing as a healthy diet and getting enough exercise. Addressing poor sleep is essential.
Sleep Counselling ensures children with additional support needs and adults with complex support needs achieve a good night's sleep.
Who doesn’t love a pudding with custard in the winter? 🍰
Just don’t indulge too late this #BritishPuddingDay, as sugar spikes cortisol levels and keeps us awake. 🫨
Sweet dreams start with smart timing!
Just don’t indulge too late this #BritishPuddingDay, as sugar spikes cortisol levels and keeps us awake. 🫨
Sweet dreams start with smart timing!
November 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Who doesn’t love a pudding with custard in the winter? 🍰
Just don’t indulge too late this #BritishPuddingDay, as sugar spikes cortisol levels and keeps us awake. 🫨
Sweet dreams start with smart timing!
Just don’t indulge too late this #BritishPuddingDay, as sugar spikes cortisol levels and keeps us awake. 🫨
Sweet dreams start with smart timing!
Celebrating #NationalCappuccinoDay? ☕
In Italy, cappuccinos are a morning-only ritual, and there’s science behind it.
Caffeine in coffee wakes us up, but it can stay in our systems for up to 10 hours, affecting our sleep.
Having issues falling asleep? Try cutting out your last cuppa of the day!
In Italy, cappuccinos are a morning-only ritual, and there’s science behind it.
Caffeine in coffee wakes us up, but it can stay in our systems for up to 10 hours, affecting our sleep.
Having issues falling asleep? Try cutting out your last cuppa of the day!
November 8, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Celebrating #NationalCappuccinoDay? ☕
In Italy, cappuccinos are a morning-only ritual, and there’s science behind it.
Caffeine in coffee wakes us up, but it can stay in our systems for up to 10 hours, affecting our sleep.
Having issues falling asleep? Try cutting out your last cuppa of the day!
In Italy, cappuccinos are a morning-only ritual, and there’s science behind it.
Caffeine in coffee wakes us up, but it can stay in our systems for up to 10 hours, affecting our sleep.
Having issues falling asleep? Try cutting out your last cuppa of the day!
📢 Open course 2026 dates now available 📢
November 7, 2025 at 9:01 AM
📢 Open course 2026 dates now available 📢
It’s #NationalRedheadDay, and did you know?
Research suggests redheads are more sensitive to temperature 🥶🥵
Our bodies expect to be warm during the day and cooler at night (key for good sleep!). Redheads might feel this shift more intensely. Does this mean redheads sleep better or worse? 🤔
Research suggests redheads are more sensitive to temperature 🥶🥵
Our bodies expect to be warm during the day and cooler at night (key for good sleep!). Redheads might feel this shift more intensely. Does this mean redheads sleep better or worse? 🤔
November 5, 2025 at 10:01 AM
It’s #NationalRedheadDay, and did you know?
Research suggests redheads are more sensitive to temperature 🥶🥵
Our bodies expect to be warm during the day and cooler at night (key for good sleep!). Redheads might feel this shift more intensely. Does this mean redheads sleep better or worse? 🤔
Research suggests redheads are more sensitive to temperature 🥶🥵
Our bodies expect to be warm during the day and cooler at night (key for good sleep!). Redheads might feel this shift more intensely. Does this mean redheads sleep better or worse? 🤔
What is Sleep Counselling? 🥱
Sleep Counselling is a structured, evidence-based approach to improving sleep through behavioural strategies, education, and tailored support.
➡️ It’s an approach that combines the latest research with 27+ years’ applied experience.
Sleep Counselling is a structured, evidence-based approach to improving sleep through behavioural strategies, education, and tailored support.
➡️ It’s an approach that combines the latest research with 27+ years’ applied experience.
November 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM
What is Sleep Counselling? 🥱
Sleep Counselling is a structured, evidence-based approach to improving sleep through behavioural strategies, education, and tailored support.
➡️ It’s an approach that combines the latest research with 27+ years’ applied experience.
Sleep Counselling is a structured, evidence-based approach to improving sleep through behavioural strategies, education, and tailored support.
➡️ It’s an approach that combines the latest research with 27+ years’ applied experience.