Book Home Sleep Test
Re-usable home sleep test for the confirmation of obstructive sleep apnea
Test should be returned to us within 5 working days
Consultation with NHS-trained sleep specialist
All tests analysed by NHS-trained clinicians
Test results sent out in advance of your consultation, where they will be discussed in detail
WatchPAT device
Simple and comfortable to use
Very sensitive at detecting OSA
Free delivery
No need to return the device
Results sent to you within 2 working days
Our home sleep tests are carried out in the comfort of your home and will tell you if you have Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
The results of your test will be analysed by sleep experts trained by the NHS who will provide you with your report and diagnosis within two working days.
For the most comprehensive assessment of OSA, we recommend the home sleep test with a consultation, which we offer as a package. The consultation is with a consultant sleep specialist and is an opportunity to discuss your sleep, test results and treatment options in depth. We guarantee our results will be accepted in any NHS clinic. To discuss payment through medical insurance please contact us.
What is the Home Sleep Test?
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Obstructive sleep apnea is a serious condition. 85% of people who have it are undiagnosed.
Our home sleep tests provide a quick, convenient and affordable way to have sleep apnea confirmed.
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These are small watch-like devices that are worn on your wrist overnight. This is cutting-edge technology that gives extraordinarily detailed information on your sleep - which is a fascinating thing to uncover, and a vital step in the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea.
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The home sleep test measures a number of different things:
Blood oxygen levels
Heart rate
Activity of your nervous system (called peripheral arterial tone, or PAT)
Movement (known as actigraphy)
Snoring pattern and volume
Chest movement and breathing effort
Body position
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Our home sleep tests include free delivery. They are dispatched the same day if ordered before 12pm.
What is a Home Sleep Test?
Dr. David Garley provides a detailed overview of the WatchPAT 100, a convenient home sleep test designed for diagnosing sleep apnea.
Dr. Garley walks you through the steps of wearing the device, ensuring you understand how to use it correctly for accurate results. He also explains the process of analysing the test data and our quick turnaround time, with reports being sent back to patients within two working days.
If you order the combination package, you will receive a re-usable device called a WatchPAT 300.
Home Sleep Test and Consultation
For our combination package, we provide a returnable home sleep test kit that makes the entire process straightforward.
After completing your overnight test, simply place the device back in the pre-paid postage bag and dispatch it to us within 5 days. We understand that life can be busy, so if you anticipate any difficulties meeting this timeframe, just contact us, and we'll be happy to send a single-use device with a more flexible return window. Once we receive your device, you can book your detailed consultation to discuss your results.
What happens if I am diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
We offer a full package of treatment for OSA with CPAP which includes the CPAP machine, mask and accessories, a set-up appointment, 2 follow-ups and free ad-hoc advice whenever required.
If you would like us to provide your diagnosis, but have treatment through the NHS, then we are very happy to support this referral process. We guarantee our results will be accepted in any NHS sleep clinic.
Patient Stories and Testimonials
We offer a comprehensive service at The Better Sleep Clinic, where we accompany you every step of the way from diagnosis to treatment. Take a look at Stephen's story and our testimonials below to see how we've helped our patients.
What does the home sleep test measure?
The home sleep test measures a number of different things:
Blood oxygen levels
Heart rate
Nervous system activity (called peripheral arterial tone, or PAT)
Movement (known as actigraphy)
Snoring pattern and volume
Chest movement and breathing effort
Body position
This information is put together to decide whether your body is going through repeated episodes of stopped breathing, or other changes associated with different sleep disorders. This is in addition to the fascinating details on your nightly sleep architecture including the amount of time spent in the different stages of REM and non-REM sleep (also known as light, deep and dreaming sleep).
FAQs
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We offer free next-day delivery.
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We will get your results back to you within 2 working days, which is quicker than any other clinic.
Your sleep report is made up of your sleep test results and the information you provide on your patient registration form, so both of these need to be completed in order for us to finish your report.
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Unfortunately, our tests are for over 18s only.
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Yes, we are happy to provide the consultation over the phone instead – just let us know.
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We offer CPAP therapy and can set you up usually within a week. If you would prefer treatment through the NHS we are happy to contact your GP with your sleep test results, diagnosis and recommendation for referral into an NHS clinic, however the waiting time can be many months.
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Our home sleep tests use WatchPAT devices, which are also used in some of the more advanced NHS sleep clinics. Our sleep tests results are accepted in all NHS sleep clinics.
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While there can be some variation in your symptoms from night to night, it is not often significant enough that a test would come up with a different result. It is extremely rare that a test would ever need repeating.
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The home sleep devices that we use in the sleep test and consultation package are reusable and need to be sent back to us within 5 days of receiving it.
If you aren’t sure when you will get around to doing the test, but would still like to book the package, just let us know and we can send you a single-use device instead, that has no time limit on when you do the test.
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Once the test has been started, it cannot be paused and started again another night. However, our home sleep tests are very sensitive and accurate, and an entire night of sleep is not always needed in order to make a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea.