Private Sleep Apnoea Clinic in the UK
A private sleep apnoea consultation covers assessment, diagnostic testing and treatment for obstructive sleep apnoea. NICE recommends CPAP as the first line treatment for moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnoea, with mandibular advancement devices and weight, alcohol and positional measures considered in milder presentations. Clinicians also cover the DVLA rules that apply if excessive sleepiness affects your driving.
The short answer
A private sleep apnoea clinic in the UK costs £195 to £500 through Take a Seat, with first consultation typically within 1 to 2 weeks. You choose the clinician yourself, in person or remote, pay them directly with no booking fee or commission, and no GP referral letter is needed to start.
- Typical cost
- £195 to £500, quoted by the clinician up front
- Typical wait
- First consultation typically within 1 to 2 weeks
- Referral needed
- No, you can self-refer
- Booking fee
- None. You pay the clinician directly
- Format
- In person or remote, across the UK
What a private sleep apnoea consultation includes
- 45 to 60 minute assessment with a UK sleep clinician
- Epworth Sleepiness Scale and STOP Bang risk scoring
- Diagnostic sleep testing arranged where indicated
- Treatment plan covering CPAP, mandibular advancement devices or lifestyle measures
- Follow up review of treatment adherence and symptom change
Who it is for
- Suspected or already diagnosed obstructive sleep apnoea
- People struggling with CPAP who want their therapy reviewed
- Drivers who need their sleepiness assessed against DVLA requirements
Cost, waiting times and how booking works
£195 to £500 depending on the clinician, the setting and how much follow up you need. The clinician quotes you directly and we add nothing on top.
First consultation typically within 1 to 2 weeks. Testing usually arranged at that appointment.
Most clinicians offer secure video appointments alongside clinic sessions, so availability rather than postcode decides how quickly you are seen.
Self refer and book directly. Clinicians write to your GP with your consent where it helps your ongoing care.
Sleep Apnoea Clinic by city
Local pages cover fees, waiting times and the clinicians who work in each city.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a private sleep apnoea clinic cost in the UK?
- Expect £195 to £500, quoted up front by the clinician before you commit. Take a Seat adds no booking fee and takes no commission, so the price you see is the clinician's own rate.
- How long is the wait for a private sleep apnoea consultation?
- First consultation typically within 1 to 2 weeks. Testing usually arranged at that appointment.
- Can I have a sleep apnoea consultation remotely, or do I need to be near a clinic?
- Many clinicians deliver this service by secure video, so you are not limited to your nearest city. Where an in person element is needed, each clinician's profile states the cities and clinics they cover.
- Do I need a GP referral?
- No. You can self refer and book directly with a clinician. Where it helps your ongoing care, clinicians will write to your GP with your consent.
- How are clinicians checked?
- We use our own experience in this field to recommend independent clinicians we think are right for what you need. Every profile names the person, their stated qualifications and where they practise, and enquiries go straight to the clinician themselves.
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Written by Take a Seat Editorial. Checked against the published sources below, and not against a clinician's individual review. Last checked 8 August 2026.
Sources: NICE NG202, obstructive sleep apnoea, obesity hypoventilation and COPD OSA overlap, NHS, sleep apnoea, DVLA guidance, sleep apnoea and driving
This page is general information about privately available services in the UK, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Fees, availability and waiting times are set by each clinician and confirmed with you before you commit. If you need urgent help, see crisis support.