Epilepsy diagnostics

The Young Epilepsy Diagnostic Suite is home to Diagnostic EEG, routine and video-telemetry EEG. We offer outpatient EEG diagnostics for children and young people up to the age of 25. 

Unlike other clinical settings, one of the key advantages of our diagnostic suite is its location and special aesthetic design providing a calm, friendly and person-centred environment helping young people and their families to settle with ease.

Our unique setting, and friendly team of staff, helps reduce anxieties sometimes associated with more traditional medical centres and thereby increases the likelihood of good data collection.

Ready to make a referral?  Download our EEG referral form  and once it’s complete, please email it to: youngepilepsy.diagnostics@nhs.net

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Take a look at the Young Epilepsy Diagnostic Suite with Diagnostic Suite Manager, Kelly

What we offer

We offer EEG and video telemetry diagnostics services to the NHS and other organisations, and accept private referrals.

The diagnostic EEG and video telemetry techniques offer routine to long term EEG monitoring. Following appointments, reports are sent directly to the referring consultants within 3 working days.

Specifically, we provide:

  • Routine awake EEG
  • Routine sleep EEG (melatonin/sleep deprived)
  • Home video EEG telemetry: one to four nights

Ready to make a referral?  Download our EEG referral form  and once it’s complete, please email it to: youngepilepsy.diagnostics@nhs.net

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Mia's Story

Discover how Young Epilepsy's diagnostic EEG services provided crucial support for Mia and her son, Harley, during their challenging journey with epilepsy. From rapid diagnosis to personalised care, read about their experience and the difference it made in their lives. 

Read their story

What is the referral and diagnosis process? 

1. We accept referrals from the child or young person's Paediatrician, Paediatric Neurologist named consultant. You can download a EEG referral form at here

2. Our diagnostic team will discuss the referral with the referring health care professional and quickly determine level of clinical urgency.

3. Our diagnostic team then contacts the family directly to arrange an appointment.

4. We send out an appointment letter, consent form and detailed information about the test procedure.

5. We then conduct out-patient diagnostic test(s), depending on the type of EEG or video telemetry requested.

6. Within one to three working days, we compile the test results into a detailed report and send it directly to the referring health care professional.

Ready to make a referral?  Download EEG referral form  and once it’s complete, please email it to: youngepilepsy.diagnostics@nhs.net

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What happens during an EEG?

Learn about the different types of EEG tests, how to prepare for an EEG appointment, and what to expect during and after the procedure. This video is designed to help you feel confident and informed about the EEG process and epilepsy diagnosis.

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A Child's guide to an EEG

Discover the EEG process through the eyes of a child! This friendly and playful video explains what an EEG is, how to prepare for it, and what happens during the test. Perfect for helping children understand and feel comfortable with their upcoming EEG appointment.

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