NEWS AND UPDATES ON SHIFT WORK AND SLEEP HEALTH

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The health effects of night shift work: what you need to know

While most of us sleep, more than 8.7 million people in the UK keep hospitals running, stock grocery shelves, patrol the streets and ensure the wheels of modern life never stop turning. This “hidden army” of night shift workers is essential – but often invisible. And the cost of their service? A growing body of research reveals the toll is steep, with serious consequences for both physical and mental health.

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Revealing new survey informs our 'Bright Nights' employer guide

We’re sharing the highlights from the survey of HR professionals we conducted earlier this year (via YouGov) to inform our Bright Nights guide, which is packed with information about the effects of shift work, and inspiration and practical guidance for employers to better support healthy, engaged and productive night workers. 

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ASK DR SLEEP

Our lead sleep scientist Professor Russell Foster is back to help you support your shift workers, this time answering a question about improving nutrition in canteens…

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5 STEP PLAN TO FUEL YOUR SHIFT WORKERS

A free downloadable resource with practical steps you can take as a leader to boost your team’s nutrition, including an informative digital flyer for distribution to your staff.

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ASK DR SLEEP

Our lead sleep scientist Professor Russell Foster is back to help you support your shift workers. Today he’s answering a question about tiredness.

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FOLLOWING OUR WAKE UP CALL WEBINAR

Over 180 participants joined us for Wake Up Call, our live webinar in partnership with Make A Difference (MAD), to find out how best to support the health and wellbeing of their night workers.

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Night Club at the IPPR Report Launch

Our founder Sarah Douglas was invited to speak at the launch of the IPPR’s ‘Our Greatest Asset’ report about the importance of placing people at the centre of a health-led economy.

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