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Training case studies

Good sleep can be life-changing, not just for individuals, but for those who support them. Below are real stories of professionals who have strengthened their practice and made a lasting difference by training with Sleep Action. Names and identifying details have been anonymised.

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Sleep Counsellor for Children and Young People

An LD Nurse and young boy with additional support needs play with lego

Mark

Moving beyond routine advice, Mark learned to address sleep as a wider picture. He recognised the need to explore behavioural and therapeutic approaches that went beyond medication.

Sleep Counsellor for Children and Young People

An Educational Psychologist reads a book to a boy with additional support needs in a power wheel chair

Lisa

Educational Psychologist

With evidence-based strategies and sleep plans, Lisa helped families move from night-time disruption to restful sleep, and creating long-term positive change.

Sleep Counsellor for Children and Young People

A Community Nurse Practitioner talks to a man and his child during Sleep Counselling

Jennifer

Community Nurse Practitioner

Jennifer gained the confidence and practical skills to deliver tailored sleep interventions - empowering families to manage complex sleep issues and significantly improve the wellbeing for children with additional support needs.

Sleep Counsellor for Adults

A Residential Care Social Worker cooks food with an adult with complex support needs in a kitchen.

Laura

Residential Care Social Worker

Laura saw the need for specialist training to understand the complex factors affecting adult sleep - like medication, environment and long-term health conditions, so she could deliver better outcomes.

Sleep Awareness

A Family Support Worker sits on the floor with a man and woman and their two children

Victoria

Family Support Worker

Gaining a deeper understanding of sleep and behaviour means Victoria can now support families with realistic strategies that truly fit their child's needs.

Sleep Awareness

Mhairi

Community Nursery Nurse

Sleep Awareness training gave Mhairi the confidence to integrate advanced sleep hygiene principles with emotional support. Resulting in children and families having consistent improved quality of sleep.

A Pastoral Lead speaks with a group of high school pupils in a classroom.

Nicola

By implementing the steps from Sound Sleep, Nicola witnessed remarkable changes. Pupils are more energetic, focused, and enthusiastic both academically and in after-school activities.

A male teacher speaks with young pupils in a classroom.

Stuart

Sound Sleep training helped reduce classroom disruption. Stuart's pupils became calmer, more focused and emotionally ready to learn and thrive.

A Head Teacher helps high school pupils in a computer lab

Richard

Richard used his sleep training to support disadvantaged students. Class attendance, energy and engagement all improved, their positive attitude resulted in increased focus and academic performance.

Sleep Counsellor for Adults

A Community Nurse holds the hand of an man with complex support needs during a Sleep Counselling session

Emma

Community Nurse

Emma wanted to move beyond generic advice and learn evidence-based sleep strategies tailored to adults with learning disabilities and complex needs.

A female teacher stands at a table of primary school pupils in a classroom.

Michelle

Michelle wanted to embed healthy sleep habits into the curriculum. Her training empowered pupils to take control of their wellbeing and learning success.

Sleep Awareness

Photo of friendly nurse meeting a sleep deprived patient

Allan

Health Visitor (for children under 5)

Allan's training in childhood sleep issues, behavioural techniques and parent support has made a real lasting difference for the families he works with. Bedtime is no longer a battleground.

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