Sleep resources
The British Sleep Society
Is an professional organisation whose membership consists of mainly medical, healthcare and scientific workers who have interest in sleep and its medical disorders. The aims of the society are to improve public health by promoting education and research into sleep and its disorders.
The European Sleep and Research Society
Is an international scientific non-profit organisation and promotes all aspects of sleep research.
American Academy of Sleep Medicine
The patient and public section of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine provides accurate information about sleep and sleep disorders.
National Health Service
Information on sleep disorders and sleep problems.
The National Sleep Foundation
Is a non-profit organisation that educates health professionals and the public about sleep and sleep disorders. They support sleep-related research, publish newsletters, and serve as a clearinghouse for sleep information.
The Restless Legs Foundation
Is a non-profit organisation providing the latest information about RLS.
British Snoring and Sleep Apnoea Association
Is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to helping snorers and their bed partners improve their sleep.
Cochrane Review
Sources of evidence in health care: Bright Light Therapy for Sleep Problems in Adults aged 60+.
University of Surrey
Sociologists at University of Surrey have been pioneering empirical research on the sociology of sleep since 2001. Research has included a recently completed EU-funded study on Sleep in Ageing Women, and ESRC funded research on Couples and Sleep.
SomnIA (Sleep in Ageing)
Is a four year NDA Collaborative Research Project (CRP) which addresses practice and policy relevant issues arising from the nature, impact and management of the sleep-wake balance in later life.
The Surrey Sleep Research Centre
Undertakes a wide range of multidisciplinary and translational studies, in the real world and in the laboratory, with partners in research institutes, the medical community, industry and commerce.
Sleep Research Centre
Sleep Research Centre, Loughborough, is a leading research centre in the UK with a world-wide reputation. The Centre’s interests include Applied, Basic and Clinical Research. Sleepiness and daytime wellbeing are common underlying themes.
BBC
A comprehensive guide and tool kit for improving sleep, developed in collaboration with the UK's leading sleep scientists.
Other reources
On 1 April 2009,
Age Concern England and
Help the Aged joined together to create a new charity dedicated to improving the lives of older people. Operating under the name 'Age Concern and Help the Aged', they speak with one voice on behalf of all older people.
S.M.I.L.E. (So Much Improvement with a Little Exercise)
Is available in some boroughs in the Thames Valley Region, such as Ascot and Windsor.
CRAG (Centre for Research on Ageing and Gender)
Is an established research centre within the Sociology Department at the University of Surrey which builds on the research reputation of members of the Department by undertaking research in many aspects of gender and ageing.
National Health Information and Support Sources
Please click on the link below for our list of national health information and support sources.
www.healthtalkonline.org/Page/National_Health_Information
