WE’RE TALKING SLEEP IN LINCOLNSHIRE
Helping you tolive well||sleep well
The Lincolnshire Sleep Hub is a project funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, helping the people of Lincolnshire to sleep well.
Working in, and with, the local communities and the professionals in the area, we will be focusing on wellbeing using nature, sound, evidence-based support and CPD accredited training.
Who can become a Sleep Talker?
We are offering fully funded evidence-based training to volunteers and professionals, who will be trained to recognise sleep problems and able to offer advice on achieving a better night’s sleep. Our third Sleep Talkers community will be aimed at carers.
71% of carers we engaged with felt their role as a carer had an impact on their sleep.
The carers we have spoken to detailed issues faced through poor quality and lack of sleep. This has a serious impact on everyday life, affecting the caring role and everyday activities.
As a Sleep Talker, you will be in contact with carers either through your profession or voluntary position. Once you have trained as a Sleep Talker you will be able to cascade the information to your peers and colleagues facilitating peer support and education to the carers in the county.
Professional carers
Sleep is often an issue for those who care be it a shift worker, regular night or the sheer exhaustion from the job. Having a Sleep Talker in the organisation will ensure that your staff are supported.
Community connectors & professionals
The network and the services you provide will be enhanced with Sleep Talker knowledge and support.
Befrienders
Offering vital support and encouragement to carers. As a Sleep Talker you will be able to offer practical advice and support to those who feel sleep is impacted by their situation.
Organisations supporting carers
Professional or unpaid carers if your organisation supports carers we will offer the training to enhance the service you provide.
Volunteers
We are delighted to offer the Sleep Talker Training to volunteers who support those in a caring role.
Supporting Wellbeing
Working holistically promoting nature and sound and general wellbeing to ensure a good night’s sleep. We will be offering peer support, outdoor activities, wellbeing events with experts from a host of wellbeing services. Exploring the connection between sleep and nature, sound and wellbeing and lots more.
Offering Roadshows, Workshops and Peer Support
Working with, and alongside, your community group we will attend your event and share sleep knowledge, wellbeing activities and guidance.
- Attending community carer cafés and groups
- Presenting workshops and speaking at your event, online or in person
- Contact us to discuss our presence at your carer focussed event
Peer Support Groups
At your carer support group we can offer guidance, support, information and signposting to enhance the sleep of your carers. At our presentations, 100% of attendees who completed a feedback form stated the information presented was informative and useful.
Workshops
Available online or face to face, we will present a workshop with information, support and knowledge to facilitate a more restful and restorative sleep for the carers and service users.
Roadshows
The Lincolnshire Sleep Hub is available to stand at your event or exhibition to discuss the services we offer and answer any support needs or questions your attendees may have.
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