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Concierge sleep neurology · London

Neurological sleep study (polysomnography), in-lab overnight PSG for parasomnias, REM behaviour disorder and complex sleep.

A neurology-led in-lab polysomnography (PSG) records EEG, EOG, EMG, ECG, respiration and video overnight — for parasomnias, REM sleep behaviour disorder, narcolepsy work-up (with MSLT), sleep-related epilepsy and complex sleep disorders.

Key facts at a glance
A sleep physiologist preparing a patient for in-lab polysomnography in a London sleep unit

Why patients choose us

  • 01

    Neurology-led sleep lab

    A consultant neurologist and sleep physician co-report every study — the montage is neurological, not just respiratory.

  • 02

    Full in-lab montage

    EEG, EOG, EMG, ECG, respiration and video overnight — the diagnostic detail a home sleep test cannot give.

  • 03

    Independent, and free

    We are paid by no clinic, so the recommendation is impartial and costs you nothing.

Key facts

Neurological PSG, at a glance.

Six things worth knowing before you book — what the study is, what it captures, and who signs the report.

  • Definition

    In-lab overnight sleep study with a full neurological montage (PSG).

  • What is recorded

    EEG, EOG, EMG, ECG, respiration and synchronised video.

  • Who reports it

    Consultant neurologist and sleep physician, co-reporting.

  • What it diagnoses

    Parasomnias, REM sleep behaviour disorder, narcolepsy (with next-day MSLT).

  • Vs home testing

    Complements home sleep apnoea tests — for complex, neurological or refractory cases.

  • Team

    Multi-disciplinary sleep-medicine team: neurology, respiratory, psychology, physiology.

The problem

A sleep study is only as good as its montage — and its reporter.

Home sleep tests are excellent for straightforward OSA. For parasomnias, RBD, seizures and narcolepsy you need EEG, EMG and video — and a neurologist reading them.

  • Acting out your dreams?

    We arrange in-lab PSG with a neurology-led RBD pathway.

  • Sleepy despite treated OSA?

    We add MSLT to the PSG to look for narcolepsy or idiopathic hypersomnia.

  • Nocturnal events, unexplained?

    Full-montage EEG PSG with video separates seizures from parasomnias.

The journey

From consultation to structured plan — what happens, in order.

A neurology-led pathway from first message to the final report.

  1. 01

    Before

    Sleep-medicine consultation

    A structured neurology-led sleep consultation to decide whether PSG (and MSLT) is the right next step.

  2. 02

    Before

    We arrange the lab admission

    Typically within 1–2 weeks. Insurer pre-authorisation handled, admission paperwork sent in advance.

  3. 03

    In the lab

    Sleep-lab admission at 8–9pm

    You arrive in the evening. Private room, clinical sleep environment, bring your usual bedtime routine.

  4. 04

    In the lab

    Full-montage sensors applied

    A sleep physiologist applies EEG, EOG, EMG, ECG and respiratory sensors — about 45 minutes, painless.

  5. 05

    In the lab

    Overnight recording

    You sleep as normally as possible. Synchronised video and continuous physiology are recorded through the night.

  6. 06

    After

    MSLT next day (if indicated)

    For suspected narcolepsy or idiopathic hypersomnia, a Multiple Sleep Latency Test runs across the following day.

  7. 07

    After

    Report and structured plan

    Co-reported by sleep physician and neurologist — with a structured management plan and onward pathway.

Typical end-to-end: 2–4 weeks. Report turnaround: 5–10 working days.

What it shows

When a neurological PSG is the right test.

The presentations where in-lab PSG (and MSLT) answers a question a home study cannot — and where the red flags point to a neurology pathway.

  • Obstructive sleep apnoea (AHI)

    Full apnoea–hypopnoea index with event-by-event scoring in every sleep stage.

  • Central sleep apnoea

    Central events characterised alongside cardiac and neurological context.

  • REM sleep behaviour disorder

    Loss of REM atonia on chin and limb EMG, correlated with video — a neurology-defining finding.

  • Nocturnal seizures

    EEG montage catches interictal or ictal activity that home testing cannot.

  • Periodic limb movements

    Quantifies PLMS index and its impact on sleep architecture.

  • Narcolepsy (with MSLT)

    Overnight PSG plus next-day MSLT confirms mean sleep latency and SOREMPs.

  • Idiopathic hypersomnia

    Objective evidence of excessive daytime sleepiness with normal nocturnal architecture.

  • Red flag: RBD with alpha-synucleinopathy — neurology pathway

    RBD is a prodrome of Parkinson’s and DLB — we route directly to neurology, not sleep alone.

Red flags we escalate

  • RBD (Parkinson’s / DLB precursor)
  • Cataplexy with hypersomnia (narcolepsy type 1)
  • Severe OSA with heart failure
  • Nocturnal seizures
  • Obesity hypoventilation syndrome
  • Post-COVID sleep disturbance
  • Neurodegenerative sleep symptoms
  • Idiopathic hypersomnia with disability
  • Poor CPAP adherence with ongoing symptoms

Study types

Not all sleep studies are the same.

What each option on your referral is actually for.

  • Neurological in-lab PSG

    Full-montage overnight polysomnography with EEG, EOG, EMG, ECG, respiration and video.

  • PSG + MSLT (narcolepsy work-up)

    Overnight PSG followed by daytime Multiple Sleep Latency Test — the diagnostic standard for narcolepsy.

  • Extended EEG PSG

    Additional EEG channels for suspected nocturnal seizures or sleep-related epilepsy.

  • PSG with CPAP titration

    Diagnostic PSG followed by in-lab CPAP or ASV titration during the same admission.

  • PSG with capnography

    Transcutaneous CO₂ added for obesity hypoventilation and neuromuscular sleep disorders.

  • Paediatric PSG

    Adapted montage and environment for children with parasomnias or suspected sleep apnoea.

  • Post-treatment PSG

    Repeat study to assess response after CPAP, ASV, medication or surgical intervention.

  • Complex sleep work-up

    PSG combined with sleep-medicine consultation and structured onward pathway.

Our vetted London network

A small panel of sleep labs, we picked them.

Neurology-led sleep units across central London. Not listed publicly — introductions are made privately, once we understand your case.

Selection criteria

How we choose every sleep unit in our network.

A neurology-led London sleep laboratory with full polysomnography montage
Consultant neurologists and sleep physicians
  • Consultant neurologists and sleep physicians co-reporting each study

  • AASM-compliant scoring by accredited sleep physiologists

  • Full neurological montage (EEG, EOG, EMG, ECG, respiration, video)

  • Onward neurology, respiratory or psychology pathway for every finding

Safety and eligibility

A non-invasive test — with a few practical caveats.

The study itself is safe and painless. The important points are what to bring, what to expect, and which symptoms need a neurology route first.

  • Non-invasive, no radiation

    Surface electrodes and belts only — no needles, no radiation, no dye.

  • Take your usual medication

    Continue prescribed medication unless your sleep physician has said otherwise in advance.

  • Bring your bedtime routine

    Pyjamas, toothbrush, book — a normal night is a better diagnostic night.

  • Eat and drink normally

    A light evening meal is fine; avoid caffeine and alcohol on the study day.

  • Cataplexy is a neurology emergency

    Sudden episodes of muscle weakness with hypersomnia need urgent neurology review, not just a sleep clinic.

  • RBD is a neurological signal

    Acting out dreams warrants a neurology-led pathway — not respiratory sleep medicine alone.

  • A single normal study is not full clear

    Sleep architecture varies night to night — occasional repeat or extended studies are needed.

  • MSLT is the next day

    If narcolepsy is suspected, plan for a second day in the lab for the MSLT.

  • Bring prior sleep diaries and imaging

    Actigraphy, sleep diaries, prior EEGs or MRI meaningfully sharpen the report.

Reading your report

A PSG report can look intimidating. It isn’t.

Whatever the finding, the report keeps to the same four parts.

A consultant sleep physician and neurologist reviewing overnight PSG traces on a clinical workstation at a UK private clinic

A quiet reminder

The report is written for your doctor, not for you — and that’s normal.

If you would like us to talk you through it before your follow-up, just ask.

  1. 01 Header

    Indication and neurological context

    Your presentation, suspected diagnosis, medication and neurological or psychiatric history that shape interpretation.

  2. 02 Technique

    Montage, sensors and scoring rules

    EEG channels, EOG, chin and limb EMG, ECG, respiratory sensors, video — with AASM scoring rules.

  3. 03 Findings

    Architecture, respiratory and neurological events

    Sleep architecture, AHI, PLMS index, REM atonia status, any EEG abnormalities and video correlation.

  4. 04 Impression

    The conclusion: read this first

    The unified sleep-physician and neurologist impression, with the concrete next step — read this first.

Treatment options

What follows the diagnosis.

Every PSG report ends with a structured plan — here are the interventions the multi-disciplinary team draws on.

  • CPAP for OSA

    First-line for moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnoea, titrated in-lab or auto-titrating at home.

  • Adaptive servo-ventilation for CSA

    ASV for complex or treatment-emergent central sleep apnoea, with cardiology co-review.

  • Melatonin / clonazepam for RBD

    Melatonin first-line; low-dose clonazepam as second-line, with neurology follow-up for prodromal alpha-synucleinopathy.

  • Anti-seizure medication

    For confirmed nocturnal seizures, guided by video-EEG features and neurology.

  • Sodium oxybate / stimulants

    For narcolepsy with cataplexy — under specialist neurology supervision.

  • Iron replacement for PLMS

    Ferritin-guided iron replacement where periodic limb movements are clinically significant.

  • Sleep hygiene and CBT-I

    Structured behavioural therapy for insomnia, delivered by sleep-trained psychology.

  • Structured sleep-medicine follow-up

    Serial reviews with the multi-disciplinary team — adherence, symptoms, repeat PSG where indicated.

Recognised by major UK insurers

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Cover depends on your policy and clinic; we confirm with your insurer before booking.

Frequently asked

Everything we get asked about neurological PSG.

Quick answers on what the study captures, how it differs from home testing, MSLT, RBD and how quickly you get results.

  • What is a neurological polysomnography?

    An in-lab overnight sleep study with a full neurological montage — EEG, EOG, EMG, ECG, respiration and video — co-reported by a sleep physician and neurologist. It answers questions a home sleep apnoea test cannot.

  • How is it different from a home sleep study?

    A home sleep study measures breathing, oxygen and heart rate. A neurological PSG adds EEG, eye movements, chin and limb EMG and synchronised video — the data you need for parasomnias, RBD, seizures and narcolepsy.

  • What is an MSLT and when is it done?

    The Multiple Sleep Latency Test runs the day after PSG. You take four or five short naps at fixed intervals; the mean sleep latency and any sleep-onset REM periods (SOREMPs) confirm or exclude narcolepsy.

  • What is REM sleep behaviour disorder?

    RBD is the loss of the normal muscle paralysis during REM sleep, so people physically act out their dreams — shouting, kicking, punching. It is a strong prodrome of Parkinson’s disease and dementia with Lewy bodies, so a neurology pathway is essential.

  • Do I need a referral?

    Most clinics accept self-referral for a sleep consultation, and PSG follows from that consultation. We can arrange a fast-track private neurologist if a formal referral is required.

  • How quickly will I get results?

    Formal reports are typically issued within 5–10 working days, given the manual scoring involved. Urgent verbal summaries can often be given sooner.

  • Is a PSG safe in pregnancy?

    Yes — PSG uses only surface electrodes and belts, with no radiation, dye or medication. It is safe at any stage of pregnancy.

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In practice, in London

What neurological sleep study polysomnography looks like on the ground in London

With neurological sleep study polysomnography, the London question is usually about report turnaround and the radiologist reading it — not whether the scan is available. Public provision for neurological sleep study polysomnography is competent but constrained by capacity. Private London clinics tend to have shorter diaries and longer appointment slots, so you get the same specialists with more time. For people who’ve been going round in circles with primary care, that first proper conversation is often what shifts things.

A typical private booking for neurological sleep study polysomnography in London starts with a consultant conversation — sometimes in person on Harley Street or Marylebone, sometimes on video if that suits better. Any imaging or diagnostics happen at a nearby CQC-registered facility, and reports usually land within 24 to 72 hours. The whole loop, from first call to written report, is often done inside a fortnight. For neurological sleep study polysomnography specifically, the difference between a routine report and a sub-speciality read is where private care earns its keep.

Fit matters more than people expect. For neurological sleep study polysomnography, the right consultant depends on what you actually need — a second opinion, a definitive diagnosis, a bridge into treatment, or reassurance that nothing’s being missed. We match on that, not on who has the biggest brochure. If a test isn’t the right next step, we’ll say so before you book anything.

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