Sleep action workshops

Sleep is important. If you don't get enough it can have a big effect on your energy levels, how you feel and behave and even what you eat. For children and young people it's extra important because sleep helps growing brains to learn and develop, but it's not always easy to make sure they get the sleep they need.

At the Sleep Action workshop you will learn:

• How sleep works - different sleep phases during the night, and what drives your daily patterns of sleeping and waking.
• How much sleep children and young people need.
• How what you do during the day affects how we sleep.
• The importance of the last hour before sleep and how to help your child 'wind down'.
• What makes a good sleep environment and a good sleep routine.
• Techniques for helping your child to fall asleep and what to do when they wake in the night.
• Tips for children with additional needs.

We will be running face-to-face workshops during the day, and virtual workshops from 5.30pm to 7.00pm.

To attend a Sleep Action workshop you can ask your Health Visitor, GP, school or another professional working with you to refer you, or you can self-refer by using Health Chat (on the NHS Growing Healthy Children's Services app) or by ringing us on 03000 263 538.

After the workshop we will offer you some support over the phone and may offer individual visits if you are still worried about your child's sleep.