Sleepio
Sleepio’s online, science-backed sleep improvement programme can help you get to the root of stubborn sleep
Sleepio
Sleepio (for insomnia): sleepio.com/nhs
What is Sleepio?
- It’s an online sleep improvement programme based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) that’s free to access if you live in Scotland
- The programme runs over six weekly sessions – giving you tools and techniques to help get your sleep back on track
- It has a proven record as an effective long-term solution to sleep troubles
- It has been validated in 12 randomised controlled trials with over 13,000 participants – In one randomized trial, Sleepio helped 76% of poor sleepers achieve healthy sleep
You can view this file for more detailed information – Sleepio –Welcome Letter
How can I access it?
- From a desktop, laptop or tablet, visit www.sleepio.com/nhs to access the programme.
- Click on the ‘Get started” link to take a two-minute test and discover your Sleep Score.
- Enter your email address and first half of postcode at the end of the test to receive your personalised sleep report.
- You will start with a two-minute quiz to find out your Sleep Score and get a personalised report.
- Then you’ll be guided through online sessions by your animated sleep expert, The Prof, to learn a range of cognitive and behavioural techniques that are proven to work.
DISCLAIMER: NHS Lothian are not involved in, own or manage this online self-referral service
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