Dr Henrietta Vance
sleep physician
Clinical; insomnia is treatable
Nightshift
His sleep, mood and marriage are suffering. Tariq learns the science of sleep and what shift workers can change, and finds that some of the answers lie in the rota rather than in himself.
Planned · not started yet
Psychology & mental health Living with uncertainty Hard choices Hospital or clinic Workplace Tense Reflective
The premise
His sleep, mood and marriage are suffering. Tariq learns the science of sleep and what shift workers can change, and finds that some of the answers lie in the rota rather than in himself.
The protagonist
Tariq Wellesley-Obi — Paramedic on rotating shifts who cannot sleep
The council
Every council member is an original fictional character. None represents, quotes or is endorsed by a real person.
Dr Bao Tran
chronobiologist
Curious; light is the master clock
Angela Purcell
occupational-health nurse
Practical; rotas can be designed for health
How the story moves
A year of rotas; his campaign to change the rota pattern brings colleagues on board.
What readers take away
- Circadian rhythms
- Sleep stages and sleep need
- Insomnia and CBT for insomnia
- Light timing
- Napping strategies
- Caffeine and alcohol
- Healthier rota design
- When to see a doctor about sleep
- Use CBT-I techniques safely
- Plan meals around shifts
- Understand shift-work sleep disorder
- Request rota changes on health grounds
The books
- 1Night one Planned
- 2The diary Planned
- 3The clinic Planned
- 4The rota Planned
Book titles are working titles and may change before publication. No book is on sale until the complete series is finished, checked and released.