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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 7h

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? 🤔

Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 1d

Rooted in evidence and clinical experience, Sleep Counsellors support children and young people with additional support needs or adults with complex needs, including those with learning disabilities, autism, or mental health challenges.

Become a Sleep Counsellor: buff.ly/u5g7j0I

Sleep training courses | UK’s oldest sleep charity

Sleep training enabling you to deliver sleep advice and guidance that meets the needs of those you support.

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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 1d

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.

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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 4d

😴 Poor sleep can impact mental and physical health, and is thought to be linked to a higher risk of developing some cancers. This Movember, protect your health and supercharge your moustache by prioritising sleep.

Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 4d

🥸 Movember cheat code: Better sleep = better moustache growth.

Sleep is vital for hair growth, so it could help with growing a luscious moustache.

#Movember raises awareness of mental health issues, as well as suicide, prostate, and testicular cancer.

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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 5d

👉 View the motion: buff.ly/26ZuSXU

📘 Read our Manifesto: buff.ly/2p3DQ8O

✍️ Sign the petition: buff.ly/31ouBHJ

Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 5d

Thank you to MSPs @karenadamsnp.bsky.social, @ariane-burgess.bsky.social, @foysolchoudhury.bsky.social, Kenneth Gibson, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, @paulsweeney.bsky.social, Mercedes Villalba, and @elenawhitham.bsky.social for backing the motion.

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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 5d

This is a step towards a Scotland where every child and young person has the knowledge, tools, and support to establish healthy sleep routines, empowering them to thrive.

With cross-party support, sleep education is on its way to becoming a meaningful part of the curriculum.

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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 5d

🚀 MANIFESTO MILESTONE 😴

Thank you to MSP @monicalennon.bsky.social for her motion to Parliament that positions healthy sleep as a fundamental pillar of public health, encouraging the Scottish Government to ensure sleep health is given core status within future public health & educational strategies

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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 6d

Dreading Halloween sleep disruption? 🎃

Costumes & sweets can spike cortisol levels, making it harder for little ones to wind down.

After trick-or-treating, start a calming wind-down hour, even if it's later than usual, to help trigger melatonin, so your child can drift off more easily.

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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 23d

👉 Read the manifesto: buff.ly/lEdr4ap
📝 Sign the petition: buff.ly/G1wCJCI

Sign the Petition

Make Sleep a Core Part of Scotland’s Curriculum – bring sleep into the classroom!

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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 23d

By embedding sleep education in the #CurriculumForExcellence, we can help reduce health inequalities and support the Scottish Government’s vision for a fairer, healthier nation under the Public Health Scotland Strategic Plan and The Promise.

Making Sleep a Core Part of Scotland’s Curriculum | Sleep Action

By including sleep in the curriculum, we take a powerful step towards ensuring every child and young person can reach their full potential.

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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 23d

REASON #3 Why sleep must be part of the curriculum 🛌

🤝 Teaching Sleep to Reduce Health Inequalities

Sleep deprivation disproportionately affects children living in poverty or experiencing adversity.

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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 26d

Let’s start treating sleep as a pillar of mental health, not a luxury.

👉 Visit our website to learn more about sleep: buff.ly/5KgnjEU

Learn about sleep | Sleep Action | UK's oldest sleep charity

Learn how & why we sleep, and discover tips and advice on overcoming sleep problems to get a better night’s sleep and improve your wellbeing

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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 26d

Stress promotes cortisol production, which inhibits sleep, while depression can lead to decreased daytime activity and disrupt circadian rhythms.

When we prioritise sleeping well, we support emotional resilience, improve cognitive function, and give our bodies the chance to recover and thrive.

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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 26d

This #WorldMentalHealthDay, we are reflecting on the impact of sleep 😴

Discussions on mental health often highlight the importance of diet and exercise, but there is no health and wellbeing without sleep.

Stress and mental health have a major impact on sleep...

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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 27d

A heartfelt thank you to our speakers and every attendee who brought their passion and insight, making this event unforgettable. Your commitment to improving sleep support made this event truly special.

Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 27d

Sleep Action Conference 2025 💤✨

What an inspiring day of learning and collaboration at our first annual conference! Packed with thought-provoking presentations, hands-on workshops, and networking with Sleep Counsellors from across the UK and Ireland.

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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 28d

👩 SLEEP COUNSELLING for Adults
Course begins: 17/03/26

Learn to deliver life-changing sleep interventions for adults with complex support needs. Evidence-based, practice-focused, ready to embed in your service.

Learn more: sleepaction.org/sleep-traini...

Sleep Counselling for Adults with Complex Needs | Sleep Action

Sleep training for health & social care professionals supporting adults with learning disabilities & complex support needs

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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 28d

🌙 SLEEP COUNSELLING for Children & Young People (SCQF accredited)
Course begins: 27/02/25

Learn to deliver life-changing sleep interventions for children and young people with additional support needs.

Learn more: sleepaction.org/sleep-traini...

Sleep Counselling for Children & Young People | Sleep Action

Train as an SCQF accredited Sleep Counsellor with Sleep Action (formerly Sleep Scotland) & help children & young people sleep better

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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 28d

🏫 SOUND SLEEP
Empowering teachers and support staff to deliver sleep education as a key component of the health and wellbeing curriculum.

Course begins: 24/02/26

Learn more: sleepaction.org/sleep-traini...

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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · 28d

📢 New training dates 📢

😴 SLEEP AWARENESS
For professionals who work day-to-day with families and caregivers of typically developing children. Learn to conduct a sleep assessment and create a tailored sleep plan.

Course begins: 20/01/26

Learn more: sleepaction.org/sleep-traini...

Sleep Awareness Training | Sleep Action | Formerly Sleep Scotland

Learn to deliver sleep support and advice with confidence when working with children and their families in your health and social care role

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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · Oct 6

👉 Read the manifesto: buff.ly/lEdr4ap

📝 Sign the petition: buff.ly/G1wCJCI

Sign the Petition

Make Sleep a Core Part of Scotland’s Curriculum – bring sleep into the classroom!

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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · Oct 6

We know there are higher rates of behavioural challenges & greater socio-emotional difficulties for young people with poor sleep. This impacts the whole family. Despite this evidence, sleep remains absent from the national curriculum. This is a missed opportunity for prevention & early intervention.

Making Sleep a Core Part of Scotland’s Curriculum | Sleep Action

By including sleep in the curriculum, we take a powerful step towards ensuring every child and young person can reach their full potential.

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Sleep Action @sleepactionorg.bsky.social · Oct 6

REASON #2 Why sleep must be part of the curriculum 😴

📊 The Evidence of the Benefits of Sleep is Clear

Research shows a direct link between poor sleep and lower academic performance, as well as an increased risk of anxiety and depression.

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