A boy is having electrodes fitted to his head for an EEG.

Epilepsy Diagnostics

The Young Epilepsy Diagnostic Suite is home to EEG tests including diagnostic EEG, routine EEG and home video-telemetry EEG. We offer outpatient EEG test 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 before an EEG test begins.

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 during your child’s EEG test.

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In this section

Types of EEG test

What happens during an EEG test?

A child's guide to an EEG test

What is the referral and diagnosis process?

Where are we?

What we offer – Types of EEG test

We provide EEG test and home video-telemetry diagnostic services to the NHS, typically through service level agreements (SLAs) and other organisations.

We are pleased to accept private referrals for fee-paying patients, which must come via a Paediatric Consultant. The price is dependent on the type of EEG test service required. Please note: we do not accept those funded by private health insurance.

The diagnostic EEG service offers routine awake, sleep (sleep-deprived with melatonin) and long-term EEG monitoring. Our waiting list meets NHS diagnostic guidelines (within 6 weeks of referral) and following appointments, reports are sent electronically to the referring consultants, commonly within 3 working days.

Specifically, we provide:

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

What happens during an EEG test?

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.

A child is wearing character glasses and stethoscope with a doctor's coat.

A Child's guide to an EEG test

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.

What is the referral and diagnosis process?

1. Referral accepted

We accept referrals from the child or young person's Paediatrician, Paediatric Neurologist named consultant.

2. Diagnostic team consultation

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

3. Contact family

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

4. Appointment Letter

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

5. Diagnostic Tests

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

6. Test Results

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 electronically.

Where are we?

Our Diagnostic EEG Suite in Surrey offers diagnostic facilities for children with epilepsy and other neurological conditions. Set in beautiful grounds and with modern, comfortable and accessible facilities, we support children, young people and their families in a ‘home from home’ environment.

The peaceful surroundings and pleasing design of our health suite provides a calm, reassuring environment that puts children, young people and their families immediately at ease.

Our friendly staff also help to reduce the anxieties associated with traditional medical centres, making it easier to collect good data.

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

Find us

Our diagnostic suite is based at The Neville Childhood Epilepsy Centre in Lingfield, approximately 8 miles from the M25, Junction 6. The centre is also easily accessible by train from London Victoria train station.

If you are driving we would recommend using the main entrance only.

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Meet the Diagnostic Suite Team

Here, you can get to know the dedicated professionals who provide expert EEG diagnostic services for children and young people with epilepsy. The team is committed to delivering high-quality care in a calm, friendly, and person-centred environment, ensuring the best possible support for young individuals and their families.

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