How to get NHS access to Sleepstation
Check availability
Search for your GP surgery using the form below to check if our NHS service is available in your area.
Complete form
If available, you can request NHS access by completing a short form. Your details will be stored securely, to protect your confidential information.
Start treatment
When your NHS referral is approved we can help you with your sleep. In some areas, approval can be immediate.
Is Sleepstation available on the NHS in your area?
Use our quick search tool to check if you can access Sleepstation for free through the NHS. Just enter your GP surgery name to see if you can self-refer and get access today.
Even if you can’t refer yourself, your GP may still be able to refer you directly.
Why NHS organisations choose Sleepstation
Supported: Sleepstation’s approach includes structured guidance and follow-up from our trained team. It goes beyond self-help.
Evidence-based: Sleepstation’s digital care model uses cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBTi), the recommended first-line treatment. The effectiveness of Sleepstation CBTi has been demonstrated in published research and real-world NHS use.
Regulated: Sleepstation CBTi is a UKCA-marked medical device, registered for use in the UK.
Practical and accessible: Online, delivered at scale, user-friendly and designed to fit into everyday life.
Who our NHS service is for
- Adults (18+) with persistent sleep difficulties and insomnia symptoms
Sleepstation CBTi is drug-free and and based on proven behavioural techniques, but it isn’t suitable for everyone.
It is not recommended for people with: epilepsy or a history of seizures; psychosis; bipolar disorder/mania; schizoaffective disorder; schizophrenia; personality disorder; those at high risk of falls; or people currently detoxing from drugs or alcohol.
We screen for these and other factors during onboarding. If our support programmes aren’t suitable for you, we’ll let you know and guide you to more appropriate care.
NHS patient experiences
We support thousands of NHS patients every month. Below are some of their experiences. With our expert-led programmes and built-in support, most people start to see meaningful improvements in their sleep within just a few weeks of starting Sleepstation.
Adam, 24
- Sleeping badly for eight years
- Finding it difficult to fall asleep
Sleep quality
Before Sleepstation
62%
After four sessions
95%
Absolutely life changing, my stress levels have dramatically dropped. My performance at work is better and my mood has improved hugely. I’m finding it a lot easier to settle down and relax.
Tariq, 64
- Not getting enough sleep
- Finding it hard to cope
Before Sleepstation
4h 16mins
After six sessions
6hrs 54 mins
A very positive experience. My sleep has noticeably improved. I feel more in control of my sleep. I now have a more ‘get up and go’ attitude towards my daily life. I would recommend Sleepstation.
Cynthia, 52
- Waking up frequently during the night
- Experiencing racing thoughts
Average time taken to fall asleep
Before Sleepstation
1hr 30 mins
After four sessions
10 mins
It’s been three months since I finished Sleepstation and I have been sleeping really well and mostly getting 7–8 hours a night. If I wake up, I soon drift back to sleep. It’s amazing to finally get some decent sleep. I’m much happier and don’t worry about sleep anymore. Thank you all.
Sarah, 28
- Feeling groggy in the morning
- Very depressed
Good nights sleep per week
1 nights p/w
7 nights p/w
Having the support and encouragement from the sleep coaches for different techniques to apply really helped. The support has been great and my sleep has improved greatly. I no longer feel depressed. I’ve got my life back.
Rasima, 49
- Sleeping badly for almost a year
- Suffering from anxiety and panic attacks
Sleep quality
Before Sleepstation
54%
After four sessions
89%
I think it’s a fantastic resource that should be available to all. I’ve found it extremely helpful in dealing with my insomnia and feel that I’ve slept better in the past couple of weeks than I have done in the past year or so.
Kyle, 41
- Had trouble sleeping for 3-5 years
- Was reliant on sleeping pills
Falling asleep
in less than 15 minutes
Before Sleepstation
1 nights p/w
After four sessions
6 nights p/w
Sleepstation has really helped me, mainly with falling asleep quickly and waking up less. The coaches are so supportive. The assistance to queries and speed of response is fantastic.
Don’t put better sleep off
Most people notice improvements after just four sessions of Sleepstation support. The sooner you start, the sooner you can begin sleeping better.
Further information about NHS referrals
If you have insomnia we should be able to help you. We’ll spend a full week getting to know you and finding out about your sleep problem. We’ll tailor a plan to help you overcome your sleep problems for good, addressing your specific needs and circumstances. Most people who follow the Sleepstation programme are back to sleeping naturally again after just three to four sessions (around four weeks).
Sleepstation isn’t available on the NHS everywhere. It’s available in some parts of the UK. We can provide funding to help NHS patients living in areas where our NHS service isn’t available. If you live in one of these areas and would like to discuss funding options please call 0333 800 9404 or email funding@sleepstation.org.uk.
The Sleepstation programme is delivered entirely online and is accessed by the patient through their own smart phone, tablet or computer. Patients can access Sleepstation at a time and place of their choosing (home, work, anytime and anywhere) and they do not need to download an app to use Sleepstation.
Sleepstation is a personalised programme tailored to address the individual’s needs and unique circumstances.
The first step in treating insomnia with CBTi is to identify the underlying causes of the insomnia.
The Sleepstation programme begins with a week-long assessment and sleep review. At the end of the review, each patient receives a personalised report containing advice and guidance about next steps.
Most patients will progress to the therapy at this stage. For some patients, the Sleepstation therapy programme may not be deemed appropriate, and those patients will be provided with a full explanation and signposted to other services.
When patients enter therapy, a personalised sleep plan is created for them, based on information collated during their review.
The therapy programme which follows is based around this personalised sleep plan and is delivered via weekly therapy sessions. Through their Sleepstation account, patients also have access to a secure and confidential messaging service, providing them with access to a team of sleep coaches and CBTi therapists throughout.
Sleepstation is a clinically proven solution to insomnia and is built around the most effective treatment available for insomnia – Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for insomnia (CBTi).
CBTi is the gold-standard approach and is supported by over 30 years of sleep science but it has historically been difficult to access, as few sleep services offer CBTi.
CBTi is proven to help people overcome insomnia and sleep better. It’s recommended as the first-line treatment for all forms of insomnia by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence in the UK and by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
CBTi is now available across the globe, via Sleepstation. The version of CBTi used within Sleepstation has been tested in large-scale research and has been proven to be very effective, often more effective than clinic-based care.
You can find out more about the impact of CBTi here.
The regulations that govern who can and can’t receive free NHS treatment are complex and may change. If you’re unsure if you’re entitled to receive NHS treatment please check before starting the referral process.
A person who is regarded as ordinarily resident in the UK may be eligible for free NHS treatment. Anyone coming to live in this country would qualify as ordinarily resident. Overseas visitors to the UK are not regarded as ordinarily resident if they do not meet this description.
There are no waiting lists to access Sleepstation on the NHS but, if you’ve been referred by a GP, we require confirmation from your GP before you start. GPs typically send the necessary paperwork to us within three working days of your appointment with the GP.
When we receive your GP referral we’ll contact you to provide you with details about how to access Sleepstation. We aim to contact everyone within two working days of a referral. If you’ve been waiting for longer than two weeks to find out if your GP has referred you please contact us to discuss.
Get help from our team
Call 0333 800 9404 to discuss the NHS referral process with a member of our onboarding team.