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Here you can find out our latest news and research our 'library' for other stories and features of interest.
Have a look around. If you can't find what you want then contact us, or call Jessica Alexander or Jan Turner on 01756 791089 - we've lots more that's not on here.
LATEST NEWS!
SLEEP COUNCIL UNVEILS WINNERS OF FIRST EVER ZOMBIE AWARDS
[ FEBRUARY 2010 ]
A host of top celebs, politicians and media personalities are today (Friday February 26) named in the first ever Sleep Council Zombie Awards.The 'Oscars' of the sleep underworld, the 'Zombies' are designed to illustrate the perils of a poor night's sleep. The inaugural 2010 awards go to a star-studded cast of worn-out well-knowns and are being announced for the start of National Bed Month – March.
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NATIONAL BED MONTH, MARCH 2010
[ JANUARY 2010 ]
It's Official! Sleep is the new all-round miracle cure!
March is once again National Bed Month – the time of year when we like to remind everyone of the importance of getting a better night’s sleep and the role a good bed plays in achieving that.
This year we’re asking, what will make you happier, healthier and more intelligent, add years to your life and ensure you look at sparkling best? The answer of course is a good sleep regime and one of the essential keys to unlocking a good night's sleep is without a doubt a comfortable bed, says sleep expert Dr Neil Stanley.
Find out more about what Dr Stanley has to say about the amazing properties of sleep; and download The Sleep Council’s top 10 tips to help you improve your shut-eye; and the Bed MOT which will tell you if it's time to say Goodnight to your old bed!
WAKE UP CALL FOR SCHOOLS
[ OCTOBER 2009 ]
Britain's top sleep experts are calling for the importance of a good night's sleep to be taught in schools. Dr Chris Idzikowski of the Edinburgh Sleep Centre, independent sleep consultant Dr Neil Stanley, Kathleen McGrath, sleep nurse and founder of Sleep Matters and Jessica Alexander of The Sleep Council believe teaching children the value of good sleep should rank alongside the importance of healthy food and exercise in schools. And their call for action is supported by nearly three-quarters of the public.
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IT'S NATIONAL SLEEP IN DAY
[ OCTOBER 2009 ]
This Sunday, the clocks go back and we all get an extra hour to do with what we wish. For most of us, it will be spent in bed!
Our Strategies for a successful sleep in might be of use. Or, looking ahead to the months of winter, Head for bed – it's time to Hibernate.
TOO MUCH BOOZE COULD MEAN TOO LITTLE SNOOZE
[ AUGUST 2009 ]
The Sleep Council has got together with the government's "Know Your Limits" campaign to raise awareness of the link between drinking and poor sleep quality.
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NOW IT’S THE SEX CRUNCH!
[ March 2009 ]
British bed springs are bouncing up to a third less often than a year ago as the recession brings on a full blown sex crunch. According to a survey by The Sleep Council for National Bed Month (March), stress, unhappiness and money worries have dramatically hit our sex lives. Well over a quarter (28%) of those questioned said they now have less sex than this time last year: among 25 to 45-year-olds the figure rises to a third (34% for 35 - 44-year-olds). More
MARCH IS NATIONAL BED MONTH
[ March 2009 ]
Click here to access our latest Bed Month-related press releases, product picture gallery and Bed Month and Sleep Council logos.
SLEEP COUNCIL DECLARES WAR ON WORRY
[ October 2008 ]
New research reveals that the credit crunch is taking its toll on our shut-eye – with one in four of us losing sleep over concerns about our finances. In response, The Sleep Council is on a mission to help people beat the credit crunch blues by getting ‘sleep fit’ with some chill out and check-back routines to be done in bed.
PUT MONEY INTO YOUR MATTRESS! ONE IN FOUR NOW FEEL IT’S SAFER
[ 7 October 2008 ]
One third of all women and a quarter of men feel their savings would be safer in or under a mattress than in a bank or building society. In a snap survey, The Sleep Council also found that more than four out of 10 16-24-year-olds favour a 'bed for their bread'.
BRITS SWAP SEX DRIVES FOR HARD DRIVES
[ March 2008 ]
Sex drives are being swapped for hard drives as a quarter of British couples admit to sleeping separately on a regular basis.
According to the results of a survey by The Sleep Council for National Bed Month (March), the British bed is in danger of becoming more of a communications hub than a place for sleep as eight out of 10 people boot up a variety of hi-tech gadgets before bedtime.
The survey, to discover how The Great British Bedtime is changing, found a glass of water and separate beds are replacing cocoa and cuddles at bedtime.
MARCH IS NATIONAL BED MONTH!
IT’S TIME TO SLEEP GOOD FEEL GOOD IN A BRAND NEW BED
[ February 2008 ]
According to research, more than 50% of people cite the reason for replacing their old bed is that it’s broken! And Sleep Council research suggests another third replace their beds because their old one is uncomfortable. And with March being National Bed Month, there’s no time like the present to buy into a better night’s sleep, with a wealth of new designs and technologies to choose from.
STRATEGIES FOR A SUCCESSFUL SLEEP-IN
[ October 2007 ]
National Sleep In Day (Sunday 28 October) acknowledges the fact that winter is now well and truly upon us. So make the most of the extra hour you can spend in bed when the clocks go back - it's only natural to want to stay tucked up when it's cold and dark outside!
JUNK SLEEP: THE NEW HEALTH THREAT TO TEENAGERS
[ August 2007 ]
Junk sleep could soon rival junk food as a major lifestyle worry among parents of teenage children.
SLEEP COUNCIL LAUNCHES INTERACTIVE ONLINE GUIDE TO BUYING A NEW BED
[ March 2007 ]
A happier, healthier night's sleep could be on the cards thanks to a new personalised, online service.
MARCH IS NATIONAL BED MONTH: SEVEN DEADLY SINS
[ February 2007 ]
Get the seven year itch! That’s the way to seventh heaven according to The Sleep Council whose all-new interactive website launching for this year’s National Bed Month (March) lists the Seven Deadly Sins of bed-buying.
MARCH IS NATIONAL BED MONTH! WHAT A BEAUTY YOU COULD BE SLEEPING WITH!
[ February 2007 ]
If you haven’t bought a new bed in the past seven or eight years, you could be missing out on all sorts of new improvements and comfort features. The Sleep Council says this March, National Bed Month, is a great time to buy a new bed. Here’s its guide to all the latest developments.
GRUMPY OLD WOMEN
[ October 2006 ]
According to a new Sleep Council survey, 24% of men say they never wake up in a bad mood as opposed to only 14% of women. The fairer sex is also more likely to stay grumpier for longer with 13% of them staying in a bad mood for two to four hours (men 10%).
Feature Library
Winter related stories
Pack contains:
- Wake up to Winter
- Strategies for a successful sleep in
- Can you sleep in comfortably?
- How to keep warm on cold winter nights
Buying a bed related stories
Pack contains:
- Goodnight to Pill Popping
- It’s a King thing
- Hard beds are bad for bad backs
- Are you sleeping on the right bed?
- Too shy to try
- What bed should I buy?
- The all new bed MOT
General Sleep related stories
Pack contains:
- End Nine to Five working Hours
- Silver Sleepers' sleep tips
- Teenagers' sleep tips
- Shift workers' sleep tips
- Clubbers' kip tips
Picture Library
Our pictures are intended primarily for use in conjunction with editorial material that we have supplied; or where The Sleep Council is the subject of an article or quoted within an article. We will not in normal circumstances supply them for use in overseas publications; to accompany general sleep articles (which make no reference to us); or for use in advertising features unless supporting editorial is sourced from us.
Please give full details of your intended usage in your request. All pictures are to be credited to The Sleep Council and a copy of the article in which they appear should be sent or emailed to The Sleep Council. Thank you.
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Helpful Links
An invaluable list of organisations which specialise in advising on a whole range of issues related to sleep - from dealing with back pain or allergies to narcolepsy and sleep apnoea.
