Sleep Awareness Session
Wed 18 Sep 2024 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM BST
Online, Online Platform
Description
Sleep Awareness Session available for all NICS staff.
Good sleep is vital for our good physical, mental and emotional wellbeing however 1 in 3 of us suffer from lack of sleep.
This online session will be run by Brian Marshall from The Sleep Charity on Wednesday 18th September at 2pm.
Bit about Brian (Head of Sleep Support)
With a background in the health and pharmaceuticals industry, Brian has a degree in Biomedical Sciences and Health and a wealth of experience in project management. He is a qualified children’s sleep practitioner and, in this role, he strategically leads the development and delivery of our evidence-based sleep services. These services include a range of support such as sleep clinics for families of children with complex sleep issues, provision of workshops as well as training for professionals. Brian collaborates and works closely with the local clinical commissioning groups and funders to report the impact of services, helps to deliver training and workshops and is responsible for the sleep practitioner and our National Sleep Helpline team.
Brian has a keen interest in green prescribing and has achieved Level 3 Forest School Leader training with Doncaster University and Outdoor First Aid training.
This session will cover:
• The importance of sleep
• Why & how we sleep
• Impact of sleep deprivation
• Impact on health & wellbeing
• Sleep myths
• Triggers for sleep issues
• Practical strategies to effectively improve your sleep
• Q&A