Test / Diagnostic Procedure: EEG (Electroencephalography)

EEG investigations are used to analyse the electrical activity that your brain produces when sending and receiving messages from your body. They are used to diagnose many disorders of the brain.

Bookings: bookings.neurology@onewelbeck.com

Tel: 020 3653 2045

Why might I need an EEG?

Any patient affected by the following may be referred for an EEG:

At OneWelbeck, we use the latest state-of-the-art equipment, with internationally renowned consultants leading on the EEG service.


What does an EEG test involve?

For an EEG investigation itself, your appointment will be led by a specialist clinical physiologist who will walk you through the entire process. It will likely entail the following:

  • Brief preparation involving the application of sticky removable discs onto your head to record brain activity.
  • Brain activity recording for 20-60 mins dependent on study specifics
  • After the study, said discs would be removed you could resume your usual day to day activities.

For an overnight study (eg. home video telemetry or sleep study), it would be similar to the above but once the discs are fitted, you’d be sent home or to a hotel overnight for monitoring in your sleep. You’d then return the following morning to meet a clinical physiologist again who would remove this kit and save any data for onward reporting.


What are the benefits of having an EEG?

Having an EEG will give  your consultant essential clinical information to support or rule out diagnosis of specific brain conditions. Depending on the results reported, your clinician will advise on any follow-up tests needed and next steps.


Pricing

Our self-pay pricing rates are as follows:

  • EEG routine: £615
  • EEG sleep-deprived: £725

Overview

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Health Insurance

This service or treatment is generally covered by most health insurance policies. You are responsible for checking your insurance policy cover, and you may need a referral letter. Check which insurance companies are covered.

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Doctor Referral Only

You will generally need to get a referral letter from your NHS GP, Private GP, or other doctor to access this service or treatment. Find out more including how we can assist you

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Self-Pay Available

This treatment is available for self-paying users. If you would like to see more information on pricing visit our pricing and payments page.

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Consultation Required

For this treatment you will need to have a 1-to-1 consultation at OneWelbeck first. To book in with our team of expert clinicians or to find out more about the process contact the relevant centre team.