You may on reading this book have noted that “sleep” is a dynamic and changing area. Not only have the definitions of sleep disorders changed but equipment, apps and websites have come and gone. Normally this page would list various organizations, websites, etc that may be of use. I will keep the list short and only list those that may still be around for the next update of the book!
The first stop can be either of my websites www.sleepspecialists.co.uk/soundasleep2, or www.neuronic.com/soundasleep2. I will keep a list of useful links there.
Organizations
Otherwise, the professional sleep organization is the British Sleep Society. It was founded 1989. Its link has changed over the years. Currently it’s www.sleepsociety.org.uk but originally it was britishsleepsociety.org.uk which mutated to sleeping.org.uk and now its current form. The best advice is to check this link and if it fails to Google or Bing for the current address. The Society often keep a list of all the NHS and private centres in the UK. The equivalent in Europe is the European Sleep Research Society: www.esrs.eu. In the US the main patient organization is the National Sleep Foundation: www.sleepfoundation.org.
The UK Sleep Council (sleepcouncil.org.uk) is worthy of special mention. It was established 1995 as the consumer education arm of the National Bed Federation, the trade association for British bed manufacturers. It is impartial and is one of the few sites that can provide practical information on beds as well as helpful information for those with sleeping difficulties.
Nightlights, sleep apnoea, CPAP, etc
There are many companies supplying nightlights. Philips is currently worth looking at. www.philips.co.uk (look for sensor night lights). Philips also owns Respironics http://www.respironics.com/ which is one of the main sleep apnoea detection and CPAP providers (the other one being Resmed www.resmed.com).
Jet lag
My jet lag calculator is still on the British Airways web site (https://www.britishairways.com/travel/drsleep/public/en_gb)! The principle behind it hasn’t changed. There are bound to be other more comprehensive ones available (check neuronic or sleepspecialist).
Dream apps
There are plenty - e.g. http://www.dreamonapp.com/ supported by Prof Richard Wiseman is worth a visit.
Online
The Mood Gym is still available moodgym.com.au ! Of online CBT-I providers www.sleepio.com is still around though costs money. The NHS NICE describes its utility (moodgym.com.au). The comparable American ShutI stopped being generally available October 2018, but shows signs of life. The American veterans have comparable iOS or Android apps mobile.va.gov/ app/cbt-i-coach.