Sleep Action

Sleep Action The UK’s oldest sleep charity and leading provider of sleep support, training, and resources. Often parents have to sleep in shifts for months or years.

The Challenge

Children with additional support needs are far more likely to have serious sleep problems than other children. They may not settle, or wake frequently throughout the night or very early in the morning. Children can be very noisy or distressed and cannot be left unattended. It’s not just the children ­ sleep deprivation has a devastating effect on the whole household. It affects the

health of the parents and how well they look after all their children. It is often the cause of family break-up where children end up in care. There is little night-time respite care available. The Solution

Sleep problems can be effectively treated using specially adapted behavioural and cognitive techniques. This reduces stress levels for the parents which in turn leads to improved health and quality of care for the whole family. Parents and carers can look after their children better, and make the best decisions about care for their children with additional support needs. The Way Forward

Our aim is to work in partnership with Local Authorities and Health Trusts to establish locally controlled services. Sleep Scotland’s vision is to establish sleep counselling as part of a package offered to families with children with additional support needs. Sound Sleep

Sound Sleep is an education programme that raises teenagers' awareness of the importance of sleep for their health and wellbeing, and helps them implement positive sleep habits in their routines. Developed by Sleep Scotland and launched in 2011 throughout the UK, Sound Sleep consists of a training day and teaching pack for secondary school professionals.

🍎 New school year. New opportunities. Better sleep.Our Sleep Support Line supports more than 700 families each year, but...
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.

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: https://buff.ly/BRb2kz5

Why become a Sleep Counsellor?Our flagship Sleep Counselling for Children and Young People online course offers a struct...
24/08/2026

Why become a Sleep Counsellor?

Our flagship Sleep Counselling for Children and Young People online course offers a structured, evidence-based approach that combines behavioural strategies, education, and tailored support.

Backed by the latest research and 27+ years of applied experience, it's designed to equip you with the skills to make a real difference to families and young people you work with.

Learn more about becoming a Sleep Counsellor and our upcoming course on 22 September at: https://buff.ly/hJY6cVP

https://buff.ly/57Q4TKl

"Being able to offer that support just made a huge difference" 😴K...

📚 It's back to school season ... is your family still running on summer time?😴 If getting back into routines is proving ...
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. From creating a wind-down hour to sleep tips for teens, our website is packed with practical resources to help get sleep back on track for the new school year.

💤 Learn more about sleep at: https://buff.ly/9DjE99o

Reading this could help a child get to sleep! Behind every sleepless child is a family feeling the impact. Sleep Action ...
22/08/2026

Reading this could help a child get to sleep!

Behind every sleepless child is a family feeling the impact. Sleep Action supports over 700 families each year with expert, tailored sleep advice. Yet growing demand for our Support Line means too many parents and carers are waiting longer for support.

💙 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: https://buff.ly/BRb2kz5

Fun Fact Friday! Did you know you can't sneeze while you’re asleep? Your brain physically shuts down the sneeze reflex w...
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: https://buff.ly/CziwB9Y

A child who isn't sleeping affects the whole family.Sleep Action’s Support Line helps more than 700 families each year, ...
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.

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: https://buff.ly/BRb2kz5

🥳Today we had a fantastic Sleep Action team away day at Edinburgh’s iconic Central Library, bringing colleagues together...
19/08/2026

🥳Today we had a fantastic Sleep Action team away day at Edinburgh’s iconic Central Library, bringing colleagues together to produce some exciting collaboration and innovative thinking.

From meaningful discussions about our priorities and future ambitions to hearing the theme from Local Hero playing outside (😁thank you Edinburgh Fringe Festival), every moment felt fitting. The Lego team building activity also proved insightful 🤔

🌙 Ready to Start Your Sleep Counselling Journey with Sleep Action?📅 Join our upcoming online training beginning on 6 Oct...
18/08/2026

🌙 Ready to Start Your Sleep Counselling Journey with Sleep Action?

📅 Join our upcoming online training beginning on 6 October.

Our award-winning Sleep Counselling Online for Adults course offers tailored and practical training for professionals supporting adults with Learning Disabilities and additional support needs. This training is grounded in the latest research and built on evidence-based practice.

💡 The best part? This training can be implemented within your organisation in a way that works for you, allowing you to build awareness and support across your teams and services.

Make Sleep Counselling a priority for your service users, your staff, and your organisation.

Book here: https://buff.ly/TnYfsIh

Fantastic job, Jenny 🎉Well done to everyone who took part in the Zip Slide Challenge at Strathclyde Park Loch on August ...
17/08/2026

Fantastic job, Jenny 🎉

Well done to everyone who took part in the Zip Slide Challenge at Strathclyde Park Loch on August 14.

Jenny is raising money for the Sleep Support Line, which provides compassionate, non-judgmental sleep support and guidance to families across Scotland.

💁‍♀️You can still donate to this action-packed fundraiser. Every donation will help make a difference and continue delivering this essential service.
https://buff.ly/YiOhTOS

Thank you to everyone who has supported us so far !

📚 Back to school season ... is your family still running on summer time?😴 If getting back into routines is proving a cha...
16/08/2026

📚 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. From creating a wind-down hour to sleep tips for teens, our website is packed with practical resources to help get sleep back on track for the new school year.

💤 Learn more about sleep at: https://buff.ly/9DjE99o

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