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UK and Ireland daylight saving time transition

Overview

The United Kingdom is scheduled to revert its clocks by one hour at 2:00 am on Sunday, October 25, to prepare for winter. While most internet-connected devices will update automatically, manual adjustments are necessary for non-connected devices such as car radios and alarm clocks.

In anticipation of the change, experts and organizations in Ireland and the UK are addressing the potential impact on daily routines. Sleep specialists have recommended a ‘10-minute bedtime rule’ to help children gradually adjust their body clocks. Additionally, in London, initiatives have been launched to support parents, including coffee distributions and childcare credits, following research suggesting that a majority of parents find the clock change makes mornings more difficult.

As British Summer Time ends, experts are also suggesting lifestyle and beauty adjustments to manage the transition to darker, colder months. To combat the ‘winter blues,’ mental health professionals recommend habits such as watching the sunrise to support natural cortisol levels and using audiobooks or music during darker commutes to buffer against stress. From a skincare perspective, specialists advise monitoring skin reactions to heated indoor air and adjusting moisturizing routines to address changes in skin barrier function associated with seasonal shifts.

Entities

Ireland · Andrea Grace · Bubble · London · United Kingdom

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    UK clock change offers wellness and skincare adjustments

    With the UK clocks going back on October 25, experts recommend seasonal adjustments for mental well-being and skincare to manage the transition to darker, colder months.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Clock change preparations for parents in Ireland and the UK

    Parents in Ireland and the UK prepare for the upcoming clock change on October 25, with experts suggesting gradual bedtime shifts and companies offering coffee and childcare support.

  3. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    United Kingdom clock change scheduled for October 25

    Clocks in the UK will go back at 2:00 am on Sunday, October 25, providing an extra hour of daylight for the winter months.

Sources

basingstokegazette.co.uk · burnhamandhighbridgeweeklynews.co.uk · cotswoldjournal.co.uk · dailydigest.ie · iNews.co.uk · ladbible.com · london-tv.co.uk · yorkshiretimes.co.uk

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