Sleep problems are common, and the reasons we struggle to  sleep are likely to change throughout our lives, for instance, illness, workor having a baby are possible causes.

A few sleepless nights are usually nothing to worry about, but it can become an issue if a lack of sleep starts to affect your daily life. 

The following resources or organisations may be of help to you.

For a really useful self-help guide for anyone experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues effecting sleep go to the NHS Inform website.

Website: HERE

NHS Talking Therapy workshops offering free CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) session open to anyone over 18 who is living in Devon (with the exception of Plymouth). The 2 hour online workshop will help you learn more about:

• The science of sleep
• Common sleep problems and their causes
• Quality of sleep vs quantity
• Evidence-based ways of improving sleep
• Additional support available

Self-refer via the website link or call.

Tel: 0300 555 3344

Website: HERE

NHS hub of resources to help those experiencing poor sleep.

Website: HERE

One of the leading, independent expert voices on sleep issues in the UK.Offer a lovely range of leaflets to those experiencing poor sleep, including useful advice and guidance to patients who are not sleeping well and for parents who have trouble with their children sleeping.

Website: https://thesleepcharity.org.uk/

National Sleep Helpline: 03303 530 541

Cerebra offers a wide range of services and support helping the families of children with brain conditions, including sleep services to help children – and everyone in your family – get a good night’s sleep.

Tel: 01267 244200

Freephone: 0800 328 1159

Website: https://cerebra.org.uk/

Devon service helping people overcome sleep difficulties that may be leaving them feeling tired all the time and struggling to cope with your daily life.

This is a free, confidential, NHS talking therapy service, offering effective treatments and therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), which can help you get your life back on track.

Tel:  01271 335041 North Devon

Tel: 01626 203 500 West Devon

Website: https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/wake-up-from-feeling-tired

Information and guidance for parents of children in relation to sleep concerns. DCFP offers support to families in Devon on a range of issues.

Website: https://www.devonscp.org.uk/health-and-wellbeing/sleep/

Advice and guidance for hub with useful tips for people who find work affects their sleep. Useful infographics to download.

Website: HERE

Sleep advice for young people, parents and anyone working with young people. Addresses the following:

• Causes of sleep problems
• Tips and support
• Sleep doisorders and treatments
• Where to get further help 

Website: HERE 

Useful, dowloadable booklet that explains sleep and mental health, gives practical suggestions and information about where to get support.

Website: HERE

Booklet: HERE

On-line CBT programmes on a range of wellbeing issues including sleep, available free to anyone registered at our practices.

Code for free access is CCPCN

Website: https://dpt.silvercloudhealth.com/signup/

Insomnia webpage: HERE 

FREE mindfullness, meditation and sleep hygiene digital workshops, exploring how working on these areas can positively support our mental health and wellbeing.

Tel: 01209 615600

Website: https://www.healthycornwall.org.uk/training/workshops/wellbeing-workshops/

Cornwall-based organisation who help adults and children across all ages with varying needs, to achieve restful sleep. Hunrosa means ‘to dream’ in Cornish.

App available.

Charges may apply.

Tel: 01579 346070

Website: https://hunrosa.co.uk/