Support for everyone to get a good night’s sleep

A good night’s rest is essential to a healthy lifestyle – protecting you physically and mentally as well as boosting your quality of life.

Information and support

Our Sleep for All Conference will be back in 2027

3rd and 4th March 2027
Holiday Inn, Doncaster

www.sleepforall.org.uk

If you’d like to talk about your sleep, you can call us between 9am and 11am Monday to Thursday or between 7pm and 9pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call 03303 530 541.

The 5 Principles of Good Sleep Health

A brand new animation from Professor Colin Espie on his Principles of Good Sleep Health – valuing, prioritising, personalising, protecting and trusting sleep – are designed to educate and support you in managing your sleep effectively.

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Sleep On Podcast

With around 4 in every 10 adults experiencing sleep issues, the podcast is here to open up those all-important conversations around sleep. We want you to understand more about sleep, how to look after your sleep and how to improve those zzzs.

Queen’s Award

The Sleep Charity has been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service – known as the ‘MBE for the voluntary sector’. It is the highest accolade a voluntary group can receive in the UK.

A national, award-winning charity empowering the nation to sleep better

We are one of the leading, independent expert voices on sleep issues in the UK and we are here to help everyone get a better night’s sleep. Whether it’s advice, education or support for children, teenagers, adults, workplaces or professionals, we are on hand with expert knowledge, resources and accredited training.

It’s time to wake up to sleep.

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Our Aims

Sleep deprivation can have a serious impact on emotional, physical and mental health and many people who are seeking our support are approaching crisis point, whether that’s adults or families.

We aim to provide access to high quality information and advice to deal with most sleep issues, and ensure everyone understands the value of a good night’s sleep. We also campaign for improvements to the support available as well as providing accredited training for professionals so they can offer sleep support to the people they work with.

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Our Work

Our work is about helping everyone to sleep better, regardless of their age, background or ability. We do this by working collaboratively, lobbying government, investing in research, building partnerships with organisations and offering a range of services including working directly with parents, offering workshops/webinars to corporate organisations and training professionals in the NHS and other health organisations.

All our work is based on the latest research and we have a team of experts who input into our projects, training materials and courses.

Our courses

How You Can Help

Without the generous donations from our supporters, we couldn’t
continue to offer help and support to the people we do, so thank you.

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...of adults and children suffer with sleep issues

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...of road deaths related to fatigue

£ billion cost to UK economy caused by sleep deprivation

The Wake Up Call

Our vision is to raise the profile of sleep as a major factor for health and wellbeing and to ensure that sleep becomes a key issue on the Public Health Agenda. If you’re a business or organisation please consider pledging your support to The Sleep Charter

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News & Updates

How Our Nervous System Affects Sleep – and What We Can Do About It

We all know that stress can affect our sleep. But have you ever wondered why, even when you're exhausted, your mind and body can still feel as though they’re ‘switched on’? Our nervous system plays an important role in how we respond to stress, how we relax and,...

Sleep Through Change with Sleeptember

Welcome to Sleeptember 2026 – The Sleep Charity's annual awareness month dedicated to helping people understand the importance of sleep and discover practical ways to sleep better. This September, The Sleep Charity is putting women's health and sleep in the spotlight,...

Helping Your Child Get Back Into a Healthy Sleep Routine For School

Back to school after the summer holidays can be an exciting time, but getting back into a school-day routine can take a little adjustment. Later...

Who We Work With

What people say

“Thanks to the work of The Sleep Charity, families’ lives are improved on a daily basis. Sleep deprivation plays a huge rule in mental wellbeing at all ages, but especially for children. Poor sleep is a major risk factor in all mental health problems. By supporting children to get a better night’s sleep, the Sleep Charity is establishing routines that will have a positive impact on the rest of their lives. I am proud to support this charity and their important work.”

Psychologist, Bournemouth University
- Dr Andrew Mayers

“The Sleep Charity are doing amazing work in the UK and we are so proud of this Doncaster based charity. Helping communities locally as well as on a national level. I personally feel honoured to know the people behind the name. Thank you for all your continue to do to educate and inspire.”

Jade Dyer, Assistant Director of Services, Doncaster Chamber

“It’s always been a pleasure to work with Lisa and the team, and the work they do is imperative in helping people to understand the importance of sleep. By working together we have a collective aim of providing high quality, sound sleep advice to improve the nation’s sleep health.”