The clocks change on the last Sunday of March each year in the UK. Sleep experts say that daylight savings time leads to higher rates of illnessWith the clocks set to go forward this Sunday, many of us will be dreading losing an hour of sleep.Top sleep scientists say that shifting the day by just an hour can have massive consequences and claim it should be ditched entirely.
Problems linked with daylight savings time Putting the clocks forward each year has been associated with: Proponents of this measure cite everything from lower crime rates in the evening to fewer deer being hit by cars as potential upsides. But having an entire nation of people suddenly all become slightly sleep-deprived is bound to have some consequences.
Estimates suggest that about 28 fatal accidents could be avoided in the US every year if daylight savings were abolished. Our bodies need sunlight in the morning to adjust our circadian rhythms and we lose this during daylight savings time. This means that commuters in the summer, as shown here in London, don't get the chance to wake up before arriving at the office
Dr Bostock said: 'From a circadian rhythm perspective, there is definitely a case for ditching daylight savings time.'