Self-Management & Wellbeing: Sleep disturbance & tips - with Sandi Derham

<p>In this episode of our podcasts to help people who have rheumatic conditions with aspects of self-management and wellbeing, Mel Brooke, Patient and Public Engagement Programme Director (BIRD) talks with Sandi Derham who is a Rheumatology Occupational Therapist, Clinical Specialist at the RNHRD (Bath). &nbsp;Sandi talks through the process of sleep, the importance of getting enough of it and the kinds of things that might disturb it. She then shares some tips and advice on how you might be able to help yourself get a better nights sleep. Sandi also mentions links for a <a href="https://ecsm.fra1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8fh17DLjMTf3CJg" target="_blank">sleep census</a> and useful resources such as <a href="https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/sleep-problems/about-sleep-and-mental-health/" target="_blank">MIND</a>, <a href="https://sleepcouncil.org.uk/?smd_process_download=1&amp;download_id=11562" target="_blank">Sleep Council</a>, BBC, <a href="https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-health-issues/sleep/" target="_blank">NHS</a> and using your local library.</p> <p>Did you know you can access all our information podcasts direct from BIRDs website? &nbsp;Simply visit <a href="https://www.birdbath.org.uk/podcasts">www.birdbath.org.uk/podcasts</a> and scroll down the page to find the one you are looking for.</p> <p>If you can please rate our podcasts on your listening platform.</p> <p>Please note: All content for BIRD's PPE podcasts are created for information purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or health provider with any questions you may have about your medical condition. Reliance on any information provided by BIRD or any of the expert podcast guests is solely at your own risk.</p> <p><strong>Please sign up to our mailing list if you would like to stay in touch and be notified about future podcasts via admin@birdbath.org.uk</strong></p> <p>The Patient and P