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Royal Papworth Hospital Sleep Centre

Cambridge Biomedical Campus, United Kingdom
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About Royal Papworth Hospital Sleep Centre

The Royal Papworth Hospital Sleep Centre, officially known as the Respiratory Support and Sleep Centre (RSSC), is a nationally recognized major center for ventilatory support and sleep medicine in the United Kingdom. Located within the Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Cambridge, it serves as a referral base for patients across the country. The center is renowned for its comprehensive approach to diagnosing and treating a wide spectrum of sleep disorders.

Royal Papworth Hospital has a rich history, evolving into a leading specialist heart and lung hospital. Its mission is to transform possibilities for patients with heart and lung conditions by delivering outstanding care through thriving teams. The RSSC embodies this mission by providing cutting-edge diagnostic tests and treatments for various sleep-related conditions. It is recognized as the UK's biggest sleep center and is consistently rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) across all five areas, including patient safety, care, and leadership. This commitment to excellence is reflected in patient feedback, which frequently praises the first-class care, professionalism, and caring nature of the staff. The hospital's dedication to research and innovation further enhances its patient care, with ongoing studies exploring new approaches to treating sleep conditions and improving patient outcomes.

Specialized Services

Specialist diagnostic tests
treatments for sleep disorders
ventilatory support
CPAP therapy
ventilated patient support
respiratory support
sleep medicine
non-respiratory sleep disorders
respiratory sleep disorders
treatment for asthma
COPD
sleep apnoea
narcolepsy
parasomnia
insomnia

Meet the Specialists

Dr. Tim Quinnell, MD FRACP FRCP

Consultant Respiratory and Sleep Disorders Physician, Lead Consultant for RSSC, Accredited Sleep Physician, specializes in disorders of ventilation and sleep medicine

Dr. Nicholas Oscroft, MD FRCP

Respiratory Physician, specializes in sleep medicine and respiratory support

Dr. Michael Davies

Consultant Respiratory Physician

Dr. Ian Smith

Specializes in Asthma, COPD, sleep apnoea, narcolepsy, parasomnia, insomnia

Dr. Dariusz Wozniak

Certified European Expert Sleep Specialist (Somnologist)

Frequently Asked Questions

The RSSC treats a wide range of respiratory and non-respiratory sleep disorders, including sleep apnoea, narcolepsy, and insomnia.
Patients are typically referred by their GP or other medical specialists. The center serves as a national referral base.
The CPAP patient helpline is open Monday to Friday, from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Yes, the hospital accepts private medical insurance from providers such as Bupa, AXA, and Aviva, in addition to NHS referrals.
Yes, free parking is available at Cambridge Park and Ride sites, with discounted rates for patients in Car Park 2. Disabled parking and drop-off spaces are also available.

Clinic Information

Address

Respiratory Support & Sleep Centre, Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Papworth Road, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Cambridge, CB2 0AY

Hours

CPAP patient helpline: Mon-Fri: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM; Ventilated patient helpline: 24/7

Languages

English, Translation and interpretation services available for other languages

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