British Snoring & Sleep Apnoea Association
Helping snorers and their sleeping partners in the UK and worldwide, the association provides information on the causes and also advice on remedies for snoring. A range of books, devices and remedies are available to purchase on the site, providing information on achieving an undisturbed night’s sleep and there is a monthly newsletter available.
Chapter House
33 London Street
REIGATE
Surrey
RH2 9HZ
Tel: 01737 245638 - Freephone helpline 0800 085 1097
Email: info@britishsnoring.co.uk Web Site: www.britishsnoring.co.uk
CPAP
A free public information resource for those seeking to learn more about sleep apnoea and snoring and for those who are existing sleep apnoea patients on CPAP therapy. Run by a company called Intus Healthcare, which specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), the site offers users the latest news on OSA, forums for patients to discuss their concerns and health problems, useful tips and trouble-shooting on CPAP therapy via the forums and blogs, useful links to further services and the latest research on OSA, along with frequently asked questions.
Web Site: www.CPAP.co.uk
Edinburgh Sleep Centre
The Edinburgh Sleep Centre and its associated centre The London Sleep Centre are the only centres in the UK that provide access to the full range of services for patients with all types of sleep disorders across the life span within one location. Both are private clinics that accept referrals from General Practitioners and other medical specialists. They also accept direct patient referrals where the patients are self funding. Their specialist teams are recognised by all of the UK private health care companies and by the major international health insurance companies.
13 Heriot Row
Edinburgh
EH3 6HP
Fax: 0131 524 9730
Web Site: www.edinburghsleepcentre.com
London Sleep Centre
The London Sleep Centre and its associated centre The Edinburgh Sleep Centre are the only centres in the UK that provide access to the full range of services for patients with all types of sleep disorders across the life span within one location. Both are private clinics that accept referrals from General Practitioners and other medical specialists. They also accept direct patient referrals where the patients are self funding. Their specialist teams are recognised by all of the UK private health care companies and by the major international health insurance companies.
137 Harley Street
LONDON
W1G 6BF
Tel: 020 7725 0523
Email: info@londonsleepcentre.com Web Site: www.londonsleepcentre.com
Narcolepsy Association UK (UKAN)
Narcolepsy is a malfunction of the sleep/wake regulating system of the brain where the sufferer has an irresistible tendency to fall asleep – often in unlikely circumstances – or may have sudden loss of muscle control triggered by excitement, anger or amusement. The website was set up by UKAN, the Narcolepsy Association UK, with the aim of promoting awareness and providing information on how the condition is diagnosed and treated. Members also receive a quarterly newsletter.
PO Box 13842
PENICUIK
EH26 8WX
Tel: 0845 4500 394
Email: info@narcolepsy.org.uk Web Site: www.narcolepsy.org.uk
Sleep Apnoea Trust
Sleep apnoea is a disorder that occurs during sleep when the sleeper actually stops breathing due to a tightening of muscles in the throat which awakes them in a breathless state before quickly returning back to sleep. A registered charity and managed by volunteers, the trust aims to improve the lives of sleep apnoea patients and their families by offering information, support and non-medical advice while also sending regular newsletters to trust members. Membership can be obtained via the website, which also lists a number of sleep clinics and helplines to call for advice.
PO Box 60
Chinnor
Oxfordshire OX39 4XE
Tel: 0845 60 60 685
Email: info@sleep-apnoea-trust.org Web Site: www.sleep-apnoea-trust.org
Sleep Matters Helpline
This helpline run by the Medical Advisory Service puts callers straight through to trained nurses who will talk through problems and, if necessary, refer to the right source for further help and advice.
PO Box 3087
LONDON
W4 4ZP
Tel: 020 8994 9874 (6pm-8pm daily)
Email: info@medicaladvisoryservice.org.uk Web Site: www.medicaladvisoryservice.org.uk
The Royal College of Psychiatrists
The Royal College of Psychiatrists is the professional and educational body of psychiatrists in the UK and Ireland. The website looks at many related subjects in the area of psychiatry, one of which is sleep. Leaflets and factsheets are available to read on the site along with the option to send off for the leaflets or purchase audiotapes to help with sleeping problems.
17 Belgrave Street
LONDON
SW1X 8PG
Tel: 020 7235 2351
Email: rcpsych@rcpsych.ac.uk Web Site: www.rcpsych.ac.uk
