General support
Asthma + Lung UK helpline
Our friendly helpline nurses and advisors are there to answer your question. We’re open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
0300 222 5800
Hope2Sleep
Support for people living with OSA and sales of CPAP accessories.
0300 102 9711
Association for Respiratory Technology and Physiology
Sleep Apnoea Trust
British Snoring and Sleep Apnoea Association
Financial support
There are no specific benefits for people with OSA, but you may qualify for some general benefits and support. Take a look at our welfare benefits information.
Driving support
DVLA
Contact the DVLA for information about what you need to do if you drive and have OSA.
Telephone: 0300 790 6806
Monday to Friday, 8am to 5:30pm Saturday, 8am to 1pm
Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) in Northern Ireland
Telephone: 03000 200 7861
Monday to Friday, 8am to 5:30pm
Useful books and podcasts
CPAP and ventilator secrets
Marion Maz Mason with Steve B Mason, foreword by Dr John Shneerson MA DM FRCP
Sleep Interrupted
Dr Steven Park: This book has lots of information and advice for people living with OSA.
Why we sleep
Matthew Walker: This book explores recent research to explain why sleep matters.
A monkey, a mouse and a CPAP machine: At home with Rufus the chatty chimp
Marion Maz Mason and Steve B Mason. This children’s book is written for families to explain how a CPAP machine and mask help someone living with OSA to sleep soundly.
Sleep Apnea Stories
Emma Cooksey: This is a podcast that shares the stories and experiences of people living with OSA and the medical experts who treat them.