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Sleep Action has been helping to transform the lives of families and professionals for over 28 years. We are well known for our work with young people and families, our popular Sleep Counselling for Children and Young People and the thousands of families we’ve supported via our Sleep Support Line. But, many aren’t aware of our latest training offering, Sleep Counselling for Adults.   A training course dedicated to adults…

On 12 March, Sleep Action hosted our Parliamentary Reception, “Wake Up to Sleep on World Sleep Day 2026.” We were thrilled to see such an impressive turnout at The Scottish Parliament and hugely grateful for the enthusiasm and engagement from everyone who joined us.  It was a packed room - MSPs, academics, pupils, and partners…

Here's why I’ve decided to take on a challenge: abseiling 120ft down the iconic Falkirk Wheel on 21st March 2026.

On Thursday 12 March we will be at Scottish Parliament at our Parliamentary Reception ‘Wake Up to Sleep on World Sleep Day.’ To ensure every child in Scotland gets the sleep education they deserve, we need your help to amplify this message.    There are many ways you can help support us:  Dear Scottish Government, it’s time to #WakeUpToSleep this #WorldSleepDay.   I support @sleepactionorg and their call to include sleep education in the…

Alyson O'Brien, Head of Sleep Action, on plans to mark World Sleep Day 2026 Over the past few months at Sleep Action, I’ve found myself reflecting a lot on how something as simple and as essential as sleep shapes the lives of children and young people across Scotland. In September 2026, we launched our Manifesto, Making Sleep a Core Part of Scotland's…

Raise awareness of Sleep Action and strengthen the charity’s reputation as the UK’s expert voice on sleep as Marketing Officer.

As leaders in the charity and social care sector, Capella, the charity that operates Sleep Action, is reaffirming a shared commitment to a thriving future for all.

Read our manifesto: Making Sleep a Core Part of Scotland’s Curriculum.

Announcing new training dates for our sleep training courses, designed to equip professionals across education, health, and social care with the tools to support better sleep and wellbeing. Whether you're working with typically developing children, pupils in schools, or individuals with complex support needs, there's a course tailored to your role and the people you…

Join Sleep Action as we "skedaddle aff" on the Edinburgh Kilt Walk to raise funds for our Scottish Sleep Support Line.

Accreditation for Paediatric Sleep Counselling underscores the quality of the training and the high standard of training set by the SCQF.

This World Sleep Day, we took a closer look at the power of good sleep and the surprising habits that shape our rest.