Sleep Service
OVERVIEW:
The Sleep Service provide care for patients with or suspected Obstructed Sleep Apnoea, carrying out clinical assessment and arrange appropriate diagnostic tests, promote early diagnosis and optimal treatment.
- About Us
We all need to have a certain amount of quality sleep to refresh both body and mind in order to function properly (around 7hrs per night). Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) is a condition that causes interrupted breathing whilst sleeping. Individuals who suffer with OSA can experience repeated episodes of apnoeas (complete blockage of the airway) and hypopnoea (laboured air flow), which can leave individuals feeling very tired throughout the day and not refreshed by sleep. Untreated OSA can increase risks of hypertension, heart attacks, stroke, obesity, RTA and poor diabetes control.
- Accessing the Service
You will need to be referred to this service via your GP or via a consultant at WWL if you are an inpatient.
Nurse/Practitioner led clinics:
Monday to Friday 08.00 – 16.00
Consultant clinics:
Tuesday and Thursday Mornings at Leigh Infirmary - Contact Us
Sleep Service
Area 6
Leigh Infirmary
The Avenue
Leigh
WN7 1HS
Telephone Number: 01942 773096
All leaflets associated with this service are available here