This is a free four-week GP-led course. 

It is provided by your GP surgery we offer friendly online video consultations for groups of 6 adult patients. Just like any GP consultation we prioritise respect and confidentiality.

How are you sleeping? 

Sleep is really important but unfortunately modern life doesn’t make it easy. About 1/4 of us struggle to sleep (insomnia) and 1/2 of us are sleeping poorly without realising! This profoundly affects our physical and mental health.

Changing sleep habits can be tricky but the good news is most people can improve their sleep with a little help.

Who: For adults who want to learn how to sleep better and can join a video call.

When: Online meetings on Thursdays between 6:30pm-8pm. 

How: We teach you simple sleep skills that you can personalise to suit you.

The course is run by Dr Bhatia, who is an NHS GP, Bristol Medical School Tutor, and the founder of Humble – an organisation that helps bring out our best

Please email bnssg.carecoordinator.threeshires@nhs.net for available dates and more information.

Here’s how patients benefited after completing our 4-week GP-led sleep course:

• ✅ 100% of patients saw improvement or no change in their sleep — no one got worse

• 💤 89% of patients improved their sleep score by at least 5 points

• 🌙 76% of patients improved by more than 7 points

• 🌟 Over half (54%) improved by 10 points or more

• 🧠 Many reported reduced anxiety, better mood, and improved energy

• 💊 Several patients reduced or stopped their use of sleep medication

“I’ve had insomnia for years — this course helped me sleep again.”
“My child is now sleeping through the night for the first time in years.”
“It changed my life. I feel like myself again.”

"This was excellent and so useful. The breathing exercises has also helped with my anxiety. Dr Bhatia is so upbeat and positive and delivers this brilliantly and clearly with passion , empathy and enthusiasm."

"This was the best decision I have made for my autistic son. He now sleeps in his own room, sleeps so much better at night, is more focussed and happier. His grades at school have improved, his general behaviour has improved. He is more responsible and like a new child."

"I've suffered from Insomnia on and off for years. I felt very fortunate being offered the opportunity to access professional help locally and, online. I would strongly recommend anyone suffering from insomnia to take the opportunity on offer and get help in a friendly and relaxed forum. I feel empowered with the tools I have been given and confidence in going forward. Thank you Three Shires & Dr Bhatia"

"Seeing Dr B has been really helpful in learning more about helping our daughter sleep and how to support her better. We all came away with a greater understanding of the natural sleep/wake rhythm and how to help it. We also really enjoyed the sessions and Dr B made it easy to understand"

"A really helpful, friendly and informative course. Very lucky to be offered a service not always easily or readily available these days. Thank you."

"I really enjoy the short course. Was not sure what to expect but it was welcoming and informative as well as being informal. I felt Dr B really cared about helping me and was not just going through a set list of topics."

"I have really enjoyed the sleep course, and used practical suggestions to improve my sleep hygiene. I hope to completely remove tablets from my daily life very soon, and know this is a step in the right direction. Thank you so much."

"I would thoroughly recommend Dr Bhatia to anyone struggling with sleep or who just needs some well-being help. I am so grateful for his support, wisdom, generosity and teaching. I have had a difficult few months but so grateful to have had the opportunity to learn so much. Dr Bhatia puts you at ease and is incredibly kind. It also helps that he is very clever and gives you solid advice that works! Thank you so much."

"Dr Bhatia is a very skilled and compassionate sleep therapist and I found him extremely easy to work with. I would highly recommend him to anyone who has suffered sleep deprivation as I have done for many years."