Sleep apnoea service

Previously there were two different NHS sleep apnoea treatment services commissioned by NHS South West London (NHS SWL).

In Richmond, some people receive their care from the Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) Service provided by a private provider the Sleeping Disorders Centre. Others along with residents in Croydon, Kingston, Merton, Sutton, and Wandsworth are seen by the service at St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (St George’s).

After carefully considering the feedback from recent engagement, alongside clinical, financial and quality assessments, NHS South West London has decided that Richmond patients who need obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) services should receive their care through the existing South West London respiratory services which include OSA provided by St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (St George’s). This change will support more joined-up care and reduce differences in services, while making better use of available resources.

As a result, we will not be renewing the contract for the Sleeping Disorders Centre. Patients who currently use the Richmond obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) service provided by the Sleeping Disorders Centre will be supported to transfer to the service at St George’s and will receive direct communications about this in the coming months. 

Further information is available on the NHS SWL website https://www.southwestlondon.icb.nhs.uk/get-involved/consultations/sleep-apnoea-care-for-richmond-residents/