Hello from The Sleep Charity! Our annual awareness campaign, Sleeptember, is just around the corner, and we’re excited to announce that the supporter’s pack is now live.

Jam-packed with free resources, social graphics, a 4-week sleep challenge and much more, you can download it for free, here and get involved in sharing positive messages around sleep.

This year is sponsored by our partners Bed Advice UK brought to you by the National Bed Federation and the theme is: Better Sleep Starts Here.

What’s going on this month?

Alongside an extensive social campaign, we’re hosting free weekly webinars with Bed Advice UK so make sure you sign up so you don’t miss out.

• Live expert panel with bed, mattress and sleep experts – Wednesday 3rd September, 12:30pm – register here
• Pre-recorded webinar: How to Choose the Right Bed – Wednesday 10th September, 12:30pm. Register here to get the link
• Pre-recorded webinar: Why The Perfect Sleep Environment Is Important for Sleeping Well – Wednesday 17th September, 12:30pm. Register here to get the link
• Pre-recorded webinar: How To Sell More Beds By Selling Better Mornings – Wednesday 24th September, 12:30pm. Register here to get the link

Don’t forget to tag us anything you share on social media and use the hashtag #Sleeptember

Obstructive Sleep Apnoea – Supporting You This Sleeptember

Inspire Medical Systems has partnered with us to look at Obstructive Sleep Apnoea through a series of free webinars this month with leading respiratory and sleep expert, Dr Allie Hare. Free Webinars on Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA):

• 1: What is OSA
• 2: Signs to look out for
• 3: Treatment Options and Pathways

Inspire Medical Systems offers an innovative, minimally invasive therapy for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) that works inside the body to keep the airway open during sleep, helping patients breathe naturally without a mask.

Already used by over 100,000 people worldwide and now being introduced in several NHS hospitals, Inspire therapy provides a safe and effective alternative for those who cannot tolerate CPAP.

Menopause and Sleep

Date for your diary: We’re hosting an Instagram Live on Menopause and Sleep with our new partners Issviva hosted by leading menopause and sleep expert Dr Sarah Gilchrist:

• 18th September
• 12:30–13:30

Follow us on instagram @TheSleepCharity to be involved.

Want to start sleeping better in four weeks? Join our 4 Week Sleep Improvement Challenge. One simple focused habit to try each week. Each step builds toward improving sleep quality naturally and sustainably. By the end we hope you will be practising better sleep habits.

Each week you will receive a newsletter, via email, for each challenge with tips and advice on how to work through the recommendations. Find out more here.

Helpline

Our National Sleep Helpline has had a refresh after four years and it’s looking fantastic. If you’d like to talk about your sleep, you can call us on 03303 530 541. Our new opening hours are:

• Monday–Thursday 9-11am
• Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 7pm–9pm