Concierge sleep medicine · London
Private sleep study in London, read by a consultant sleep physician.
A home or in-lab overnight study that measures breathing, oxygen and movement while you sleep - the definitive test for suspected sleep apnoea and related disorders. We match you to a London provider and stay with you through CPAP setup if needed.
Why patients choose us
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The right study, not the quickest one
We match home polygraphy or in-lab polysomnography to how your symptoms actually present.
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Read by a consultant sleep physician
A specialist interprets your study - not just a scoring algorithm.
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Independent, and free
We are paid by no clinic, so the recommendation is impartial and costs you nothing.
Indicative pricing
What a private sleep study costs in London.
Indicative ranges across our partner clinics. Send the details and we quote firm figures across two or three options.
In short
A home sleep study in our network: £250-£500; full in-lab polysomnography £800-£1,600.
| Study type | Indicative range | Typical duration | Report turnaround |
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| Home sleep study (respiratory polygraphy) | £250–£500 | 1 night at home | 3–7 days |
| Home study + specialist review | £400–£750 | 1 night + 30–45 min consult | 5–10 days |
| In-lab polysomnography (full) | £800–£1,600 | 1 night in-lab | 7–14 days |
| CPAP titration study | £700–£1,400 | 1 night in-lab | 7–14 days |
| MSLT (narcolepsy assessment) | £900–£1,800 | 1 day in-lab | 7–14 days |
| Follow-up review + CPAP setup | £250–£500 | 45–60 min | Same visit |
Prices vary by clinic, whether a specialist review is included, and whether CPAP titration or an MSLT is needed. We come back with a firm quote within one working day.
The problem
Not every tired patient needs a sleep study - and not every study needs a lab.
A home polygraphy is the right first step for straightforward suspected sleep apnoea. Full in-lab polysomnography is reserved for complex cases. Matching the right study to your symptoms is the entire job. That is what we get right.
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Snoring with witnessed pauses?
A home respiratory polygraphy is usually all you need to confirm OSA.
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Complex or paediatric case?
Full in-lab polysomnography with EEG and limb-movement tracking is the right call.
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Already been told you need CPAP?
We arrange titration and set-up, with a follow-up review to check adherence.
The journey
From enquiry to report - what happens, in order.
One clinician from first message to explained result - a few days for a home study, longer for a full in-lab night.
Phase 1 · Before your study
Concierge, off-stage for you
Phase 2 · The night
At home or in a private sleep unit
Phase 3 · After
Concierge, back on
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Before
You tell us what is going on
A short, confidential form. Symptoms, Epworth score, bed-partner observations, referral or insurer if you have them.
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Before
We come back with a recommendation
Within one working day: home study or in-lab, which clinic, indicative price. If a study is not the right first step, we say so.
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Before
We arrange the appointment
Often within days, evenings and weekends included. Home kits delivered to your door. Insurer pre-authorisation handled.
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The night
Set-up
For a home study, a technician (or clear instructions) fits the sensors. For in-lab, you arrive at the sleep unit in the evening.
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The night
The recording
You sleep one night - at home or in a private room at the unit - while breathing, oxygen, heart rate and movement are recorded.
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The night
Straight home
No recovery time. Return the kit or leave the unit in the morning. Drive, eat and work as normal.
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After
Report and next steps
Consultant sleep-physician report in 3-14 days, with CPAP setup and follow-up if needed. We route it to your GP or specialist.
Typical end-to-end: 1-2 weeks. Urgent cases: within days.
What it shows
The problems a sleep study is actually good at.
Sleep symptoms differ enormously in pattern. These are the questions we are asked to answer most.
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Suspected sleep apnoea
Loud snoring, witnessed pauses, gasping arousals - the primary reason for a study.
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Excessive daytime sleepiness
Persistent tiredness or falling asleep unexpectedly.
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Morning headaches
A recognised sign of overnight oxygen dips.
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Insomnia patterns
Especially when overlapping with breathing symptoms.
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Restless legs & PLMS
Periodic limb movements picked up on full polysomnography.
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Narcolepsy assessment
MSLT after overnight polysomnography.
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Resistant hypertension
Untreated OSA is a common hidden driver.
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Driving risk
Falling asleep at the wheel - a legal and medical emergency; report to DVLA.
Sleep studies
Not all sleep studies are the same.
What each option on your referral is actually for.
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Home respiratory polygraphy
A portable kit worn for one night at home - breathing, oxygen, heart rate and effort. The usual first study.
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In-lab polysomnography (full)
The gold-standard overnight study - full EEG, breathing, oxygen, ECG, muscle tone and limb movement.
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Home study + oximetry only
Overnight oxygen tracing - a screen when suspicion is low, or as a follow-up on CPAP.
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CPAP titration study
An in-lab night to find the right CPAP pressure, once OSA is confirmed.
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Bilevel/BiPAP titration
For people who cannot tolerate CPAP or need two-pressure support.
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MSLT (multiple sleep latency test)
Daytime nap study following an overnight PSG - the definitive test for narcolepsy.
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Paediatric sleep study
Age-appropriate polysomnography in a specialist paediatric sleep unit.
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Consultant sleep-physician review
A specialist appointment to interpret the study and plan treatment.
Our vetted London network
A small panel of clinics, we picked them.
Partners across central, north, west and south London. Not listed publicly - introductions are made privately, once we understand your case.
Selection criteria
How we choose every sleep unit in our network.
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CQC-registered, with a current good or outstanding rating
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Sleep studies scored by accredited sleep physiologists
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Reported by consultant respiratory or sleep physicians
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CPAP prescribing and follow-up support included
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Equipment cleaned, calibrated and delivered directly to your home when appropriate
Safety and eligibility
Safe, non-invasive - and driving matters.
A sleep study is completely safe. The practical points are running the study properly - and knowing what to do about driving once OSA is confirmed.
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Home studies are safe and non-invasive
You wear a small recorder, a nasal cannula and a finger oximeter. Nothing enters the body.
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No sedation
You are asked to sleep as naturally as you can. No medication is given for the study.
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In-lab studies use sensors, not drugs
Wires and sensors on the scalp, face, chest and legs - fiddly but painless, and no medication.
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Take your usual medication
Continue routine medicines unless the sleep unit specifically tells you otherwise.
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Avoid alcohol and caffeine
Skip both on the study night - they distort the trace and affect the diagnosis.
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Sleep in your usual position
Stick to your normal routine and bed position so the study reflects a typical night.
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Pregnancy is fine
Sleep studies are safe in pregnancy - and sometimes especially useful in the third trimester.
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CPAP fit reduces adherence problems
A properly fitted mask and titration night make the difference between using CPAP and giving up.
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Driving and the DVLA
Falling asleep at the wheel is an emergency. Once OSA causing sleepiness is diagnosed, you must notify the DVLA.
Reading your report
A sleep report can look intimidating. It isn’t.
Whether a home polygraphy or a full in-lab PSG, the report keeps to the same four parts.
A quiet reminder
An AHI number without your symptoms and daytime function is only half the picture.
If you would like us to talk you through it before your follow-up, just ask.
- 01 Header
Your details and the question
Your details, presenting symptoms and Epworth Sleepiness Scale score.
- 02 Technique
How the recording was made
Which study was done, hours recorded, and which sensors captured breathing, oxygen and movement.
- 03 Findings
What the sleep physician saw
AHI (apnoea-hypopnoea index), oxygen nadir, position and REM breakdown, and periodic limb movements.
- 04 Impression
The conclusion: read this first
Severity band and management plan - read this first.
Recognised by major UK insurers
Cover depends on your policy and clinic; we confirm with your insurer before booking.
Frequently asked
Everything we get asked about sleep studies.
Quick answers on cost, referrals, home vs in-lab, AHI, CPAP, driving and results.
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What happens on the night of the study?
For a home study, you fit a small recorder, a nasal cannula and a finger oximeter before bed and sleep as normal. For an in-lab study you arrive in the evening, are wired up by a physiologist in a private room, sleep, and leave in the morning.
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How much does a private sleep study cost in London?
A home respiratory polygraphy is typically £250-£500, or £400-£750 with a specialist review. Full in-lab polysomnography is £800-£1,600. CPAP titration and MSLT sit in a similar bracket. We confirm a firm figure within one working day.
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Do I need a referral?
Most private sleep clinics accept self-referral for a home study. In-lab polysomnography and MSLT are usually arranged after a consultant review, which we can book at the same time.
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Home study or in-lab - which do I need?
For straightforward suspected obstructive sleep apnoea, a home study is usually enough and much cheaper. In-lab polysomnography is the right choice for complex sleep disorders, suspected narcolepsy, restless legs, parasomnias, or when a home study has been inconclusive.
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What does the AHI number mean?
The Apnoea-Hypopnoea Index counts breathing pauses per hour of sleep. 5-14 is mild, 15-29 moderate, and 30 or more severe. Treatment - typically CPAP or a mandibular device - is offered based on AHI together with symptoms and other health conditions.
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CPAP or a mandibular advancement device?
CPAP is the most effective treatment, especially for moderate and severe OSA. Mandibular devices suit mild to moderate OSA and people who cannot tolerate a mask. Your sleep physician will discuss both after the study.
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What about driving and the DVLA?
If you have OSA causing excessive sleepiness that affects driving, you must inform the DVLA. Once on effective CPAP with controlled sleepiness, most people can continue to drive - your specialist will guide you.
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Will my insurance cover it?
Most policies cover sleep studies when clinically indicated and pre-authorised. Bupa, AXA, Vitality, Aviva, WPA, Cigna and Healix recognise us, and we handle the pre-authorisation.
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How quickly will I get results?
A home study report typically takes 3-7 days. Full in-lab polysomnography and MSLT take 7-14 days because there is far more data to score.
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When is a sleep study not the right first step?
Pure insomnia - trouble falling or staying asleep without loud snoring or witnessed pauses - is rarely helped by a sleep study. Cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is the first-line treatment. We will say so, and point you in the right direction.
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