If you sleep on your side, you are better to find one which is a little softer than you might normally choose. This is to avoid too much pressure on your hips and shoulders. So, a heavier person might choose a medium/firm mattress rather than a firm mattress, for example.

There aren’t all that many split tension mattresses on the UK market and they tend to be quite expensive, but we’ve picked out five split tension and dual tension mattresses which are worth considering.  

A zip and link mattress (sometimes just called a zip-link mattress) is two separate mattresses which are zipped together. Zip and link mattresses generally cost a bit more than the equivalent sized king size or super king size mattress. There are some reasonably affordable options available.

There are two main Tempur models but there are lots of extra decisions you need to make, such as whether you want a softer or firmer version. There are also variations depending on whether you buy your Tempur mattress from Tempur.com, John Lewis or Dreams.

If you’re heavier than average then you need to take extra things into account when buying a new mattress. The general rules are that a large person needs a mattress which: We’ve picked six mattresses which tick those boxes. They’ve also won awards, received good reviews or are from the…

Premier Inn’s mattresses are made by Silentnight. They are pocket sprung and cost about £550 – £850, depending on which size you go for. But are they any good? We look at specification and warranty, and suggest cheaper alternatives.

A Vispring mattress is not cheap. However, they are amongst the best you can buy in the UK. They’re made with some of the highest quality materials and they come with long guarantees. Of course, they also have a prestigious reputation, which you’re paying for Prices vary significantly between the cheapest Vispring…

There’s plenty of choice if you want a Rest Assured mattress. They’re a big name in the UK mattress market and they’ve been going for more than a century. I’d describe a Rest Assured mattress as a mid-priced choice. They’re owned by the same company as Silentnight and they’re (very)…

There’s a lot of advice online about choosing the best mattress if you’ve got arthritis. However, it takes a while to sift through the sales pitches and get to some solid advice. Let’s take a look at what the actual experts say.

A soft mattress is generally best for lighter people. The general theory is that a mattress should keep your spine straight. A lighter person’s hips and shoulders won’t sink enough on a firm mattress. Meanwhile, an elephant would not get sufficient support from a soft mattress. Even a baby elephant…