Experts call for 'Great British Sleep Reset' to combat modern sleep challenges

Experts are calling for a "Great British Sleep Reset" to address widespread modern sleep challenges, as a poll of 2,000 adults revealed that 30% may be suffering from moderate to serious sleep problems. The study, commissioned by Silentnight, found that nearly 60% of respondents believe they face more obstacles to getting good sleep than ever before. Key indicators of sleep issues include difficulty falling asleep, frequent nighttime awakenings, and impaired daytime functioning. The research highlighted specific struggles: 30% of those polled wake up multiple times nightly, one in seven take over 30 minutes to fall asleep, and 19% report that their lack of rest daily impacts their concentration and work. Despite over half acknowledging sleep's importance for well-being, 24% accept feeling tired as normal, and a third believe sleep is no longer prioritized in busy modern life. Common causes for sleeplessness identified in the study include health concerns, financial worries, and relationship issues, with a significant portion also ruminating on past regrets. Life events like job interviews and moving house were also cited as sleep disruptors, alongside menopause for many women. The consequences of this poor sleep are sig... download the app to read more