Sleepio is an online programme to help those with insomnia. It is based on CBT principles and has a strong RCT evidence base. It is a structured programme taking place over 6 weeks. It signposts to other sleep guides too, including for people in specific situations (eg shift workers, new parents) and has a forum for questions and exchange of information.
Patients can access the programme without referral – please just provide the link:
http://www.sleepio.com/nhsand you may wish to provide patients with the welcome letters, too (see below).
The programme is best accessed through a computer, but a smartphone can also be used. It requires “conversational English” and is designed for those aged 16 and over.
There is more information, both for those advising people to self-refer, and patients themselves at: www.bighealth.com/howtorefer. The site also includes information on Sleepio’s sister programme, Daylight, which provides an online CBT programme for those with anxiety.
Resources available on the website include:
- Training video – an 11-min video on what the programmes are, how they work, and the self-referral process. These are led by Dr Dimitri Gavriloff, Clinical Engagement Lead for Big Health (the company that created Sleepio)
- Introduction to Daylight and Sleepio – a brief overview presentation on the programmes
- FAQ documents – covering common questions patients ask
- Patient welcome letters – can be printed or emailed to patients when referred. These include helpful information on how the programme works and how to access help if there are any questions.
Please contact Big Health’s dedicated Engagement Team (email: nhs@bighealth.com) for any other queries.
