Here And Now

This September, we’re proud to be supporting The Sleep Charity and their Sleeptember health campaign, joining the conversation about the importance of quality sleep and the vital role it plays in our overall health and wellbeing. 

What Is Sleeptember?

Sleeptember is an annual, nationwide campaign organised by The Sleep Charity that shines a spotlight on sleep health. Throughout the month, individuals and organisations are encouraged to explore the science of sleep and take practical steps toward getting better rest.

In today’s fast-paced world, sleep often takes a back seat to busy schedules, screen time, and lifestyle preferences. Sleeptember reminds us to pause and prioritise rest, encouraging people of all ages to take stock of their sleep habits, explore the science behind sleep, and make small, manageable changes that can lead to better nights and brighter days.

Why sleep matters.

Sleep is more than just rest, it is a vital function that supports emotional balance, cognitive performance, immune strength, and physical health. Yet many of us experience interrupted or poor-quality sleep due to stress, environmental noise and other everyday disruptions. 

The effects of unwanted noise when sleeping.

One of the most common sleep disruptors is unwanted noise, whether its street sounds, a snoring partner, or general household activity. It’s found that people who struggle with unwanted nocturnal noise often also suffer the next day from daytime sleepiness and tiredness, annoyance, mood changes as well as decreased well-being and cognitive performance. 

This is where sleep earplugs come in. Sleep earplugs can greatly enhance quality of sleep, as it leads to falling asleep faster, staying asleep longer, and waking up more refreshed, furthermore improving overall mood, focus, and cognitive function.

They create a physical seal in the ear canal, absorbing and blocking sound waves from entering the ear, reducing the overall noise level. This results in deeper sleep, allowing the brain to stay in more restorative sleep stages, including REM sleep.

Our Sound Sleep Solutions

Here at The Ear Place, we stock Sleepzz, a trusted brand in sleep earplugs, offering a high-quality solution for those who want effective noise reduction without sacrificing sleep.

Sleepzz earplugs are:

• Custom-made for a secure, comfortable fit
• Made from ultra-soft, flexible silicone
• Designed for all-night wear without irritation
• Easy to clean
• Proven to help improve sleep quality 

If you’re interested in getting custom Sleepzz earplugs at The Ear Place, the process is simple and tailored to ensure the best fit and comfort. First, we’ll book you in for an appointment where we’ll ask a few questions and check that your ears are clear of wax and healthy. Once we’ve confirmed it’s safe to proceed, we’ll take a mould of both ears. You will be able to choose the colour of your new plugs, and they will be delivered within three to eight weeks.

Better sleep is within reach

Whether its through small changes in your routine or using sound sleep solutions like Sleepzz earplugs, taking steps to your sleep can transform your wellbeing. If noise is getting in the way of your sleep, we’re here to help.

This Sleeptember, take the time to prioritise rest. Your body and mind will thank you!

To find out how we can support your journey to better rest, explore our sleep solutions or book a hearing assessment here. 

Learn more about Sleeptember and The Sleep Charity here.