If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in Real Story: Killer in the Cab, the following organisations may be able to provide help and advice.
Local GPs
If you are concerned that you may have a form of sleep apnoea and wish to be screened for it, you should consult your GP or your local NHS Sleep Clinic.
NHS Direct: 0845 4647
Respironics [UK] Ltd
A medical diagnostics firm which conducted the two-year study of HGV drivers featured in Real Story.
Helpline: 0870 7703600 (until 10pm on 21/11/05, then 9-5 Mon-Fri)
Respironics has produced the following educational leaflets which they can post free of charge upon request:
Sleep Apnoea Trust
A charity of unpaid volunteers working to improve the lives of sleep apnoea patients, their partners and their families.
Helpline: 0845 60 60 685 (Monday to Friday, 10.00am to 5.30pm)
Health and Safety Executive
HSE are responsible for the regulation of almost all the risks to health and safety arising from work activity in Britain. They can advise on good practice as well as on statutory requirements.
HSE hotline: 08701 545500
DVLA
If you have a medical condition which has become worse since your driving licence was issued or you develop a new medical condition, you must inform the Drivers Medical Group.
Tel, Drivers Medical group: 0870 600 0301 (Mon - Fri, 8.15am to 4.30pm)
Roadpeace
Provides support and advocacy for bereaved and injured road victims. Promotes public awareness of the dangers of negligent and reckless driving. Works with government and police to make our roads safer for all users. Campaigns for justice for crash victims.
Helpline: 0845 4500 355 (Seven days from 9am to 9pm)
Welsh Sleep Apnoea Society
This group does not provide medical advice. Its aim is to promote the understanding of breathing and sleep disorders.
Tel: 01633 774087
Scottish Association for Sleep Apnoea
SASA's aims are to increase public and professional understanding of sleep-related disorders and to reduce driving accidents and other problems associated with untreated sleep disorders.
Sleep Matters/ Insomnia self help group
An insomnia self-help group manages by the Medical Advisory service. It can give support to those who have not been referred to Sleep Clinics by their G. The Medical Advisory Service mans telephone support lines which provide help on a wide variety of health-related topics.
Tel: 020 8994 9874 (Mon-Fri 6pm-8pm)
Natural Sleep Foundation
This group attempts to find the cause of sleeplessness and address the cause without the use of drugs. It can give information and support on daytime tiredness. they also offer a referral service if a medical cause is found.
Tel: 0208 642 3780 (24 hrs - lines can get busy so you may be asked to leave your name and number.)
NAPPS (Narcolepsy Action for Positive & Practical Solutions)
NAPPS is a support group based in the UK providing support, advice and information for narcoleptics and other groups and individuals wishing to learn more about the condition.
British Lung Foundation
Campaigning for positive change in lung health.
Helpline: 0845 505020 (Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm)
Real Story: BBC ONE on Monday 21 November at 1930 GMT.
This is a BFM / GRACE production for BBC ONE.
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