Treatments, options and pricing
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Initial Consultation 30 Minutes: £220
During the initial consultation at the Sleepcare Clinic, you’ll meet with sleep specialists to discuss your sleep patterns, concerns, and goals, allowing them to tailor a personalised plan to help you achieve better sleep and overall well-being.
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Follow up Appointment 30 Minutes: £150
In a follow-up consultation at the Sleepcare Clinic, you’ll review your progress with sleep experts, discuss the effectiveness of your personalised plan, and make any necessary adjustments to continue improving your sleep quality and achieving your desired sleep outcomes.
Sleep disorders chronically affect more than 10% of the population and cause a significant impact on quality of life and multiple and severe complications. Sleep apnoea is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality and a fundamental cause of absenteeism (and presenteeism) and poor academic, work, family, social, sexual performance, etc.
OSA is a leading cardiovascular and metabolic disease risk factor. 83% of patients with hypertension who are receiving treatment, but whose blood pressure is not controlled have sleep apnea. Half of the patients with heart failure, half of the patients with diabetes, 45% of the patients with atrial fibrillation and 77% of the patients with obesity have sleep apnoea. In such conditions, patients should be systematically assessed to investigate and treat OSA owing to potential detrimental effects on their cardiovascular system if not properly and timely managed.
The treatment of choice (after evaluating the patient and ruling out the need for surgery or adjustment of dental or maxillofacial abnormalities) consists neither of medication nor surgery but of an innovative device that unblocks the airway by generating pressure which opens the airway that was previously obstructed by the muscles of the pharynx and tongue. The treatment results are immediate and have such a high impact that they significantly improve the quality of life of the patient and their families and reduce mortality by 40% over ten years.
A home visit can be arranged (for bedridden patients only) to accurately and safely diagnose your sleep issues from the comfort of your bed and give you the results the next day.
In-home sleep test/home respiratory polygraphy for the diagnosis of sleep-disordered breathing, restless legs syndrome and insomnia.
CPAP therapy can significantly improve an individual’s quality of life and reduce the risk of potentially life-threatening sleep conditions, however, compliance has been an issue. The critical aspect of this issue is related to not selecting a suitable device and ignoring the patient’s wishes and preferences. Nevertheless, the team have proven close to 100% satisfaction in doing it. Together with you, they will choose the best treatment option that meets your expectations.
Data is downloaded from the CPAP device software and checked to ensure that the pressure and flow match that which is shown on the screen. Leaks and mask fitting issues are also checked for and the improvements in the severity of apnoeas and hypopneas with the therapy and, most importantly, your comfort, symptoms and quality of life are reviewed.
Hypertension is a fundamental risk factor for cardiovascular disease and stroke. This risk mainly occurs with very high blood pressure readings or in those patients where readings may not be high but they have non-dipping patterns (those in whom the blood pressure does not decrease during sleep). The only way to know if a person is in this group is to monitor over 24 hours.
During the Sleepcare Clinic initial consultation assessment of your symptoms, signs, past medical history, family history, allergies, diet and lifestyle habits, blood test/image results, medication review (assessment of potentially contraindicated or harmful drugs, interactions between drugs, first-line medications that you should be receiving according to your diagnosed medical conditions that have not been prescribed) and your ideas, concerns, worries, expectations, wishes and preferences is conducted.
Leading on from this a clinical diagnosis of your sleep disorder and comorbidities (including causes and complications of your sleep issues) is discussed. A set of diagnostic tests, risk assessment, medical treatment (pharmacological, non-pharmacological, surgery, CPAP/Bilevel/non-invasive mechanical ventilation, dental prosthesis, mandibular advancement devices) and a follow-up plan is planned.
This consists of a review of the outcome of your sleep condition and the therapy you have been receiving and objectively assessing your improvement or worsening, mainly focusing on the development of new complications or side effects of the treatment.
Like any other “medication”, the dose should be modified depending on the outcome. For example, the “dose” of your CPAP should be increased if it is not effective enough and may be reduced if it is too high and causes side effects without any additional benefits.
Oral appliances are designed to keep the upper airway open by either advancing the lower jaw forward or maintaining the mouth open during sleep. Oral appliances are the second-line therapy when CPAP is not tolerated or if there is any contraindication, AND when an altered craniofacial morphology indicates this orthodontic treatment. They can reduce the severity of sleep apnoea and sleepiness. However, the most updated Cochrane review found that Oral appliances should not be considered the first-choice therapy for OSA, where symptoms and sleep disruption are severe.
These monitors can detect arrhythmias. They are very typical and frequent in patients with sleep disorders.
A home visit can be arranged (for bedridden patients only) to accurately and safely diagnose your sleep issues from the comfort of your bed and give you the results the next day.
Common Q&A about Sleepcare Clinic
Our FAQ section is designed to address common questions you may have, from how our treatments work to what you can expect during and after your session.
Our team is always available to provide additional support if you need more personalised guidance, ensuring that you feel informed and confident every step of the way.
Sleep apnoea is a sleep disorder characterized by repeated interruptions in breathing during sleep.
The main types are obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), central sleep apnoea (CSA), and complex sleep apnoea syndrome.
Common causes include excess weight, enlarged tonsils, nasal congestion, and certain medical conditions, as well as age and genetics.
Symptoms include loud snoring, choking or gasping during sleep, excessive daytime sleepiness, and difficulty concentrating.
Diagnosis typically involves a sleep study (polysomnography) to monitor breathing patterns and other sleep characteristics.
Untreated sleep apnoea can increase the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and daytime fatigue-related accidents.
Treatment options may include lifestyle changes, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, oral appliances, or surgery in severe cases.
Yes, children can also suffer from sleep apnoea, often caused by enlarged tonsils or obesity.
Yes, losing weight, avoiding alcohol, quitting smoking, and sleeping on one’s side can help reduce symptoms.
It can be, but with proper treatment and lifestyle changes, many individuals can manage or even overcome the disorder.
