The Sleep Charity

28/10/2026

This coming November, we're running a series of Sleep Well courses across the county, as well as online, offering people the opportunity to learn more about their own sleep in a friendly, supportive environment.

The four-week courses created by Caroline Horton professor of Sleep and Cognition and founder of The Sleep Well programme and Elaine Mitchell Project officer at the Lincolnshire Sleep Hub are designed to help you develop a better understanding of sleep and the factors that can influence it.

Over the four sessions, you’ll be introduced to a range of practical tools to help you monitor and understand your own sleep, identify what might be affecting it, and explore ways to develop a healthier and more sustainable sleep routine.

Find out more here https://lincolnshiresleephub.org.uk/sleep-well-supporting-better-sleep-across-lincolnshire/

28/10/2026

Peut-Être Theatre’s is bringing The Sleep Show to stage. This is a dreamy performance which transforms the mysteries of sleep into a playful adventure, mixing captivating dance and imaginative storytelling to explore all the funny and frustrating parts of trying to fall asleep – the fidgeting, the big thoughts, and that feeling of not wanting to miss a thing.

Find out more here https://polkatheatre.com/event/the-sleep-show/

23/10/2026

How local councils can support improved sleep and better lives by Vicki Beevers https://www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/how-local-councils-can-support-improved-sleep-and-better-lives/

Centre for Mental Health

Vicki Beevers shares how sleep deprivation led her to found The Sleep Charity and calls for support to be embedded in communities.

22/10/2026

Teen Sleep: Why Sleep and Mental Health Are More Connected Than You Think

If you’ve ever felt more emotional, stressed or overwhelmed after a bad night’s sleep – you’re not imagining it. Sleep and mental health are closely connected, especially during your teenage years.

When you don’t sleep well, it affects your mood, energy, concentration and confidence. At the same time, stress, anxiety and overthinking can make it harder to fall asleep. It can become a cycle that’s difficult to break. The good news? Small changes to your sleep habits and daily routine can make a big difference. Read our blog post here: https://teensleephub.org.uk/why-sleep-and-mental-health-are-more-connected-than-you-think/

21/10/2026

Sleep Better – Monday 16th November 12-1pm

Sleep Better is a bespoke course for professionals and provides the tools needed to deliver early intervention sleep workshops to support children and young people with SEND.

Ideal for Family Support workers this comprehensive training package provides you with a toolkit to use directly with families to deliver a 5 week evidence based course. Research shows that on average children gain an additional 2.5 hours per night once the families have completed the programme.

https://sleepwellacademy.org.uk/course/sleep-better-workshop/

20/10/2026

Lincolnshire Sleep Hub's Elaine Mitchell is on Community Hour with Chris Kirkwood LCRFM at 6.00pm tonight. She'll be giving lots of hints and tips on sleep as well as her eclectic music choice... Make sure you tune it!

17/10/2026

National Sleep In Day is approaching – is your sleep ready?

On 25th October at 2am, the clocks fall back an hour. While this gives most of us the luxury of an extra hour in bed, it can also leave our body clocks feeling a little out of sync.

And, as the days get shorter and the nights draw in, changes in light levels can affect our sleep, energy and mood too.

The good news? A little preparation can make the transition easier.

Try:
🌙 Gradually shifting your bedtime in the days before the clocks change
☀️ Getting plenty of natural light, particularly in the morning
🕰️ Keeping your sleep and wake times consistent
📱 Building in some screen-free wind-down time before bed
☕ Cutting back on caffeine from mid-afternoon

And don’t be tempted by a huge lie-in – getting up at around your usual time can help your body clock adjust more quickly.

Want to know why the clock change affects sleep, and how to support your sleep as we head into winter?

👉 Read our latest blog for more tips on adjusting to the clock change and sleeping well through the darker months. https://thesleepcharity.org.uk/how-to-prepare-for-the-october-clock-change-and-protect-your-sleep-this-winter/

16/10/2026

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As we move into Menopause Awareness Month, we’re looking back on our Sleeptember 2026 campaign, where we put women’s sleep and the menopause firmly in the spotlight.

Sleep can be significantly affected during perimenopause and menopause, with night sweats, hormonal changes, anxiety and changes to sleep patterns all having an impact. But struggling with sleep doesn’t mean you simply have to put up with it.

Throughout Sleeptember, we shared practical, evidence-informed advice to help women understand their sleep and find ways to support better nights.

And the good news is that our free resources are still available to download https://thesleepcharity.org.uk/what-we-do/awareness-events/

From an evening routine guide and sleep diary to tips for managing a hot bedroom, nutrition and reducing stress, there are practical tools you can use whenever you need them.

15/10/2026

Sleep Champion course - 29th October 12-1pm. Book now via sleepwellacademy link in bio.

This course is for professionals working in secondary schools, who support student
wellbeing.

Research shows that sleep patterns alter during puberty meaning youngsters often don’t fall asleep until much later at night. This can result in difficulties waking in the morning and sleep deprivation impacting on their education.

This course outlines the reasons for the sleep issues, practical strategies to support youngsters to improve their sleep and useful resources to start conversations with young people, information that can be shared with them and parents/carers and a downloadable assembly presentation.

Schools interested in improving attendance and attainment will benefit from having a Sleep Champion amongst their team.