The Better Sleep Clinic

The Better Sleep Clinic We provide online consultations, run home diagnostic tests and provide highly effective treatments for sleep disorders, especially sleep apnea.

Our home diagnostic sleep tests reach you by next-day delivery and we provide rapid access to video consultations with our expert doctors. Start your journey to better sleep today.

We’re bringing the film Out of Breath to Watershed, Bristol, this September.Filmed by its four participants over a two-y...
13/08/2026

We’re bringing the film Out of Breath to Watershed, Bristol, this September.

Filmed by its four participants over a two-year period, Out of Breath follows Victor, Danielle, Billy and Kalyn as they navigate the very real impact of sleep apnea on their health, relationships, families and everyday lives.

Directed by award-winning documentary filmmaker George T. Nierenberg, who has lived with sleep apnea himself, the film is moving, honest and ultimately hopeful, showing not only the challenges of the condition, but the courage and perseverance involved in finding effective treatment.

Join us for the full 83-minute screening, followed by a live panel discussion, audience Q&A and post-show drinks.

Tuesday 29 September 2026
The Watershed, Bristol
Tickets £6.50

Only 80 places available - book here https://www.thebettersleepclinic.co.uk/out-of-breath

Poor sleep during a heatwave can be difficult to avoid, but it does not have to derail your entire day.Dr David Garley r...
31/07/2026

Poor sleep during a heatwave can be difficult to avoid, but it does not have to derail your entire day.

Dr David Garley recently contributed to a Telegraph article exploring a slightly different question: not simply how to sleep better in hot weather, but how to feel more awake and function well after a disrupted night.

A few things may help:

- Getting outside into daylight early
- Adding some morning movement
- Avoiding overloading on carbohydrates at breakfast
- Considering a short, well-timed nap

Energy, concentration and mood are influenced by more than sleep alone. When your sleep has been disrupted, supporting these other areas can make the following day feel much more manageable.

How are you coping with the heat and poor sleep?

Insomnia can sometimes begin during a difficult period, but it is often the fear of not sleeping that keeps the problem ...
24/07/2026

Insomnia can sometimes begin during a difficult period, but it is often the fear of not sleeping that keeps the problem going.

This patient had always been a good sleeper before developing acute insomnia. As the worry around sleep increased, bedtime itself became something to fear.

With support from Dr David Garley, they were able to understand what was happening, reduce that fear and rebuild a healthy relationship with sleep.

Their full review:

“The experience I’ve had with Dr David Garley has been exceptional. I’ve always been a very good sleeper, but due to some personal issues developed acute insomnia. The fear of the insomnia itself led to more chronic insomnia.

The guidance, treatment and reassurance I’ve received has completely changed my life and got my sleep back on track.

My relationship with sleep is healthy once again and I no longer fear going to bed. I’ve even reintegrated my morning coffee! Thank you so much.”

A lovely reminder that recovery from insomnia is not just about sleeping more. It is also about feeling calm, confident and free around sleep again.

Snoring doesn’t always mean something is wrong.But loud snoring alongside pauses in breathing, gasping or choking can be...
19/07/2026

Snoring doesn’t always mean something is wrong.

But loud snoring alongside pauses in breathing, gasping or choking can be a sign of obstructive sleep apnea.

Other symptoms can include:

• feeling very sleepy during the day
• waking with headaches
• poor concentration or memory
• unrefreshing sleep
• a partner noticing that you stop breathing during the night

Because these changes happen while you are asleep, many people do not realise they are occurring.

A home sleep apnea test can measure your breathing and oxygen levels overnight and help establish whether sleep apnea may be responsible for your symptoms.

Take our free online risk assessment or find out more about home sleep testing through the link in our bio.

There’s a reason we created our own coffee.When you have insomnia, it’s common to start cutting things out in an attempt...
19/07/2026

There’s a reason we created our own coffee.

When you have insomnia, it’s common to start cutting things out in an attempt to sleep better, evenings out, exercise, screen time and, nearly always, coffee.

Soon, your life can begin to revolve around sleep. And the more attention and effort you give it, the harder sleep can become.

A morning coffee is unlikely to make any noticeable difference to your sleep that night. Reintroducing it can bring back a sense of normality and help show that sleep is often more flexible than it feels.

Restarting coffee can be a small but powerful way to rebuild the parts of life that insomnia has taken away. It also helps you feel more awake, which can be very welcome when you haven’t slept well.

Read more about coffee, sleep effort and insomnia here - https://www.thebettersleepclinic.co.uk/coffee

Have you tried going to bed earlier, cutting out caffeine, buying new pillows and following every sleep tip you can find...
17/07/2026

Have you tried going to bed earlier, cutting out caffeine, buying new pillows and following every sleep tip you can find, but you’re still struggling?

That’s because persistent insomnia often needs more than general sleep hygiene.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia, or CBTi, addresses the thoughts, behaviours and patterns that can keep sleep difficulties going.

Our doctor-led online course provides a structured, step-by-step programme to help you:

• rebuild the connection between bed and sleep
• manage racing thoughts and night-time worry
• develop a more predictable sleep pattern
• regain confidence in your ability to sleep

The course includes video modules, downloadable tools, sleep diaries, email support from our clinical team and access to monthly live Q&A sessions.

You can complete it at your own pace, with lifetime access to revisit the material whenever you need it.

Start the course or preview a free section through the link in our bio.

Proud moment for The Better Sleep Clinic yesterday as Dr David Garley joined BBC Radio 1 and Newsbeat to talk about sle...
09/07/2026

Proud moment for The Better Sleep Clinic yesterday as Dr David Garley joined BBC Radio 1 and Newsbeat to talk about sleep, heat, and why trying too hard to sleep can sometimes make things worse.

The conversation focused on sleeping in hot weather, but also covered sleep hacks, sleep effort, and the longer-term physical and mental health impact of poor sleep.

One of David’s key messages was that putting too much effort into sleep can sometimes make it harder to drift off. During hot weather, going to bed a little later can help build sleep pressure, while also giving your bedroom more time to cool down.

Sleep advice can often feel confusing, especially when there are so many hacks online. Conversations like this help cut through the noise and make evidence-based advice more accessible to the people who need it.

06/07/2026

England World Cup Sleep Survival Guide

Stayed up late for England and running on very little sleep today?

shared his advice on how to get through the day after a very late night:

- Take extra care if you’re driving
- Use caffeine sensibly, a couple of coffees can help
- Try a short 20-minute nap if you hit a post-lunch slump
- Avoid sleeping for too long, as you may wake up feeling groggy
- Get an early night if you can, and you should feel more normal again tomorrow

And most importantly, one poor night of sleep isn’t a disaster. Sometimes the match is worth staying up for, just make sure you recover properly afterwards.

What does sleep have to do with football performance? A lot more than people might think.Dr David Garley was recently fe...
03/07/2026

What does sleep have to do with football performance? A lot more than people might think.

Dr David Garley was recently featured in , alongside other performance experts, discussing how footballers prepare for major tournaments like the World Cup.

In high-pressure sport, sleep is not always easy to control. Pre match anxiety, late kick-offs, travel, recovery demands and the emotional intensity of winning or losing can all affect how well an athlete sleeps.

But as explains, the aim is not perfect sleep. In fact, trying too hard to sleep can often make things worse.

For athletes, sleep needs to be realistic, flexible and part of the wider performance picture.

A few key takeaways:

Good sleep supports focus, reaction time, decision-making and emotional control.

Short 20–30 minute naps can be useful, especially when training schedules start early.

After a difficult match, writing down intrusive thoughts or scheduling a proper debrief can help the mind switch off.

And if sleep does not go perfectly before a big game? Trust your training. One bad night will not undo all the preparation that has gone before it.

Great to see sleep being recognised as such an important part of elite sport performance.

Read the full Radio Times article here - https://linktr.ee/thebettersleepclinicuk

“No headaches and a lot more energy.”This is what effective sleep apnea treatment can look like.After taking a home slee...
27/06/2026

“No headaches and a lot more energy.”

This is what effective sleep apnea treatment can look like.

After taking a home sleep test with The Better Sleep Clinic, Mark was diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnea, with an AHI of 50.8 events per hour.

He went on to start CPAP treatment through our supported CPAP package, and within weeks his AHI was averaging around 1–2 events per hour.

He also noticed a real difference in how he felt during the day, including more energy, more refreshing sleep and no more morning headaches.

Sleep apnea is common, but it is also treatable.

If you think you might have sleep apnea, our specialist team can help with home sleep testing, clinical diagnosis and tailored treatment options, all delivered remotely.

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