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Having trouble sleeping? Practical steps for getting better rest

Nursing staff face complex challenges when it comes to getting good quality sleep. Insomnia increases in middle age, is a common and debilitating symptom of perimenopause, and working shifts disrupts sleep patterns – all significant factors given the demographics of the profession. Experts offer advice and share experience of how to give yourself the best chance of better sleep, including consistent sleep hygiene

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