Do I need a referral for a sleep study at Cromwell Hospital?

GP referrals are accepted for respiratory polygraphy. The other sleep tests require a consultant referral.

How quickly can I get a sleep appointment and results?

The hospital states it offers appointments within 7 days of referral and provides final reports within 5 days of testing.

Where is Cromwell Hospital and how do I get there?

It is at 164-178 Cromwell Road, London SW5 0TU, in Kensington. The nearest Underground station is Earl's Court (District and Piccadilly lines), about a 7-minute walk.

Who runs the sleep service?

The service is led by physiologists supported by consultants in sleep medicine, including Consultant Sleep Physician Dr Alanna Hare (MA Cantab, MB BS, FRCP).

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Cromwell Hospital Sleep Service

London · Kensington · updated 5 July 2026

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Cromwell Hospital Sleep Service, part of the Bupa-owned private hospital at 164-178 Cromwell Road in Kensington, offers diagnostic sleep studies including polysomnography, respiratory polygraphy, actigraphy and multiple sleep latency testing, led by physiologists supported by consultants in sleep medicine.

Key facts

Sleep studies offered: Polysomnography, MSLT, respiratory polygraphy, ambulatory oximetry, actigraphy
Named sleep consultant: Dr Alanna Hare, Consultant Sleep Physician (MA Cantab, MB BS, FRCP)
GP referral accepted: For respiratory polygraphy only; other tests need a consultant referral
Turnaround: Appointments within 7 days of referral; reports within 5 days of testing
CQC registered: Yes (location ID 1-130440888)
Insurance accepted: AXA, Aviva, Bupa, Vitality
Owner: Bupa (Cromwell Health Group Limited, Companies House 05687373)
Nearest tube: Earl's Court, about 7 minutes walk

Cromwell Hospital Sleep Service is the sleep investigation unit of Cromwell Hospital, a private hospital in Kensington, London that opened in 1981 and has been owned by Bupa since 2008. The service runs a range of diagnostic sleep studies: inpatient and home-based polysomnography (which the hospital describes as the gold standard measurement of sleep), polysomnography combined with a Multiple Sleep Latency Test for narcolepsy, respiratory polygraphy with CO2 monitoring, ambulatory overnight oximetry, and 14-day actigraphy using an Actiwatch. GP referrals are accepted for respiratory polygraphy, while other tests require a consultant referral.

The unit is led by physiologists supported by consultants in sleep medicine. Named consultant Dr Alanna Hare is a Consultant Sleep Physician (MA Cantab, MB BS, FRCP) with clinical interests spanning insomnia, narcolepsy, parasomnias, periodic limb movement disorder, restless legs and sleep apnoea. Inpatient studies take place in private ensuite rooms with air conditioning, Wi-Fi and television, and include dinner and breakfast. The hospital states that appointments are offered within 7 days of referral and final reports within 5 days of testing.

Cromwell Hospital is CQC registered (location ID 1-130440888) and a member of the Private Hospitals Information Network. Sleep patients can pay self-pay or use private medical insurance, with AXA, Aviva, Bupa and Vitality accepted. The nearest Underground station is Earl's Court, roughly a 7-minute walk on the District and Piccadilly lines. The sleep service line runs Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 17:00.

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Treatments

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Treatments: 6
Categories: 1
With pricing: 0

6 treatments

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Actigraphy
Sleep
On enquiry
A non-intrusive test using a wearable device resembling a sports watch (Actiwatch) worn on the non-dominant hand to measure movement patterns over 24-hour cycles. The clinic describes it as a simple and easy test to measure movements during an entire 24-hour cycle. Often performed prior to polysomnography. Patients complete a sleep diary and mark sleep onset and offset.
Home Video Polysomnography
Sleep
On enquiry
A home-based version of the polysomnography sleep study, described by the clinic as the gold standard test to help diagnose sleep disorders and noted as favourable for those who struggle to sleep in unfamiliar environments. It measures brain activity, eye movements, limb movements, breathing patterns and pulse rate using non-invasive sensors and electrodes, with video recording. Two physiologist visits handle setup and removal, and results are reviewed by a Sleep Consultant.
Polysomnography (inpatient)
Sleep
On enquiry
An overnight inpatient sleep study the clinic describes as the gold standard test to help diagnose sleep disorders. It measures brain wave activity, eye and limb movements, breathing patterns and pulse rate during sleep using non-invasive sensors and electrodes, with video recording of movements. A physiologist analyses limb movements, breathing changes, sleep stages, sleep efficiency, arousals, pulse and oxygen levels, and a detailed report is reviewed by a Sleep Consultant.
Polysomnography with Multiple Sleep Latency Test
Sleep
On enquiry
A combined diagnostic test consisting of an overnight polysomnogram (PSG) followed by a daytime Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), which the clinic describes as providing an objective measurement of daytime sleepiness. Available as a single night and day admission of up to around 24 hours.
Respiratory Polygraphy / Ambulatory Overnight Oximetry
Sleep
On enquiry
A home-based respiratory sleep study and ambulatory overnight oximetry test offered by the sleep service. Described on the main sleep services page; no dedicated page was published at time of crawl.
Respiratory Polygraphy with CO2 Monitoring
Sleep
On enquiry
A respiratory sleep study with carbon dioxide monitoring, offered by the sleep service as both an inpatient and a home test. Described on the main sleep services page; no dedicated page was published at time of crawl.

Team

Practitioner listed where available.

Dr Alanna Hare

Consultant Sleep Physician · MA (Cantab) · MB BS · FRCP · MEd · PGCert in Medical Leadership

Sleep medicine · Respiratory medicine · Insomnia · Narcolepsy and hypersomnolence · Parasomnias · Periodic limb movement disorder · Restless legs · Sleep apnoea

Facility

Conditions treated

Health areas Cromwell Hospital Sleep Service states it works with. General information, not a treatment claim.

General

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)SnoringInsomniaSleep apnoeaLimb movement disorderRestless legs syndrome and periodic limb movementsParasomniasCentral hypersomnia

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General

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)SnoringInsomniaSleep apnoeaLimb movement disorderRestless legs syndrome and periodic limb movementsParasomniasCentral hypersomniaNarcolepsySleep-disordered breathingObesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS)Excessive daytime sleepinessIrregular sleep patternsCircadian rhythm disordersPrimary sleep disorders

Equipment

Actigraphy deviceWearable device resembling a sports watch, worn on the non-dominant hand, used to measure movement over 24-hour cycles

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Practical information

Hours: Sleep clinic telephone line: 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
Getting there: Kensington · Earl's Court (District and Piccadilly lines), about 7 minutes walk; Gloucester Road and High Street Kensington also nearby
Website: cromwellhospital.com
Payment: Self-pay, Private medical insurance
Insurance: AXA, Aviva, Bupa, Vitality
Amenities: Private ensuite rooms with wash facilities, Dinner and breakfast provided for inpatient studies, Air conditioning, Wi-Fi, Television
Certifications: CQC registered (location ID 1-130440888), Private Hospitals Information Network (PHIN) member, ISO 9001 (Radiotherapy and Medical Physics), JAG accreditation (gastrointestinal endoscopy), Human Tissue Authority licensed
Consultation: Required before first session

Location

Cromwell Hospital, 164-178 Cromwell Road, London SW5 0TU, United Kingdom

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About the organisation(expand)

Legal entity: Cromwell Health Group Limited
Companies House: 05687373
Parent company: Bupa

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Awards

British Safety Council International Safety Awards Winner 2018
International Safety Award Merit (2018, 2019)

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Frequently asked

What sleep tests does Cromwell Hospital offer?: The sleep service offers polysomnography (inpatient or home-based), polysomnography with a Multiple Sleep Latency Test for narcolepsy, respiratory polygraphy with CO2 monitoring, ambulatory overnight oximetry, and 14-day actigraphy using an Actiwatch.
Do I need a referral for a sleep study at Cromwell Hospital?: GP referrals are accepted for respiratory polygraphy. The other sleep tests require a consultant referral.
How quickly can I get a sleep appointment and results?: The hospital states it offers appointments within 7 days of referral and provides final reports within 5 days of testing.
Does Cromwell Hospital accept insurance for sleep studies?: Yes. Patients can pay self-pay or use private medical insurance, with AXA, Aviva, Bupa and Vitality accepted.
Where is Cromwell Hospital and how do I get there?: It is at 164-178 Cromwell Road, London SW5 0TU, in Kensington. The nearest Underground station is Earl's Court (District and Piccadilly lines), about a 7-minute walk.
Who runs the sleep service?: The service is led by physiologists supported by consultants in sleep medicine, including Consultant Sleep Physician Dr Alanna Hare (MA Cantab, MB BS, FRCP).

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