Old Farm Surgery: Helping You Live Well

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Sleep

Just as people have always slept, there has always been those who have had difficulty falling asleep. While electric lighting, bright screens, and the 24/7 society may be modern developments that can contribute to problems sleeping, insomnia is an age old problem.

"A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor’s book" ~ Irish Proverb

Sleepstation
If you’ve had a sleep problem for more than a month, then now is the time to tackle it. Don’t let sleep problems ruin your life, let us help you today. Our clinically validated sleep improvement programme is available is free on the NHS in Torbay! Simply complete our online form.
Free NHS Sleep Workshop
Learn all about sleep and proven techniques to help you sleep better. Run by TALKWORKS. Phone 0300 555 3344 or email dpt.talkworks@nhs.net
Sleep Hygiene
"Sleep hygiene" - A series of steps you can take to give you the best chance of getting to sleep naturally
National Sleep Helpline
Do you struggle to fall asleep? Do you feel tired? Do you have a child who won’t sleep in their own bed? The National Sleep Helpline can help with your sleep problems. Call us on 03303 530 541 between 7pm and 9pm, Monday / Tuesday / Thursday and mornings between 9-11am Monday / Wednesday.
The Good Relaxation Guide
Tips to deal with physical tension, worry and stressful situations. Things to do in the evening & at bedtime if you are having problems sleeping. Plus information for carers if an elderly person is struggling with insomnia.
Sleep Problems
An award winning self-help guide. As many as 30% of the population struggle with sleep. Having trouble sleeping at some point in your life is quite normal. This leaflet contains advice on how to sleep better.
Calm
For bedtime relaxation try Calm’s sleep stories - soothing voices and sounds of nature can help prevent the mind wandering when trying to sleep.

Free to download with a limited number of free stories and free meditations to try.
Smiling Mind (Mindfulness)
Just as we eat well and stay fit to keep our body healthy, mindfulness meditation is about mental health and looking after the mind. As little as 5 minutes a day can boost your mood, help you relax and lower your blood pressure. Developed by the Australian Cricket Team.
I Can Make You Sleep - Paul McKenna
This book and CD work in harmony to reset your body's natural sleep mechanism, "the solution every insomniac has been waiting for." Whether you find it difficult to fall sleep, wake frequently during the night, or get up too early, this method both increases the amount of sleep you enjoy and, crucially, improves its quality.
Torbay Peer Support Project (formerly Daybreak)
"Step One Charity" provides free courses and activities to help manage anxiety, low self esteem, lack of confidence, self harm, anger and promoting good sleep. Click here for groups and courses from January-March 2022. To access help, phone 01803 321248 (leave an answerphone message if no reply) or email. Our main offices are are based at Room 1:22 at Innovation Centre, Lymington Road, Torquay, TQ1 4BD
Sleep Council
Want to start sleeping better in four weeks? Then start your FREE 30 day Better Sleep plan here. The website also includes some teenage sleep advice.
Tired all the time?
Psychological, Physical or Lifestyle....? Tiredness or exhaustion that goes on for a long time is not normal. It can affect your ability to get on and enjoy your life. Before you contact a GP, you may want to work out how you became tired in the first place.