 Phil Lawlor, sleep expert at Dormeo, said studies show that many people don't necessarily gain extra sleep when the clocks go back. That's because many are deciding to stay up later rather than allowing for a full night's sleep. The time transition may lead to longer sleep duration but for not a full hour, as our bodies are physiologically trained to the previous clock time, he explained. The additional hour can actually make some people feel more tired in the morning as it messes with the brain's biological clock. Mr Lawlor recommends gradually altering your bedtime two to three days before the clocks go back, so that your body clock gets used to the change in routine. 'Get up 20 minutes later over the weekend because this will help your body to gently adjust to the new schedule,' he said. 'Exercise and eat 25 minutes earlier than usual so your body can ease into the new time routine.' Sleep experts have given their tips on how to help regulate your sleep after the end of BST ( Getty Images/EyeEm) Psychologist Dr Lindsay){kind=link}
This weekend marks the end of British Summer Time, with the clocks going back as the UK hunkers down for the winter. Here is how to prepare and stop your sleep from being disturbed
Clocks are going back by one hour in the early hours of Sunday morning as the UK says goodbye to British Summer Time and hello to longer, colder evenings.
The one benefit? That extra hour in bed that we can all enjoy, as 2am switches straight back to being 1am again on October 30.
But sleep experts say many Brits make the mistake of cheating themselves out of more slumber by staying up later the night before the clocks go back.
To avoid having your sleep disrupted, two experts offer their tips for making the most of the extra pillow time as daylight saving time ends.