GP-led sleep medicine in Nottingham
Understand what is keeping you awake
Private sleep assessment for adults experiencing insomnia, persistent tiredness, snoring, possible sleep apnoea or sleep that no longer feels restorative.
Dr M Ali Noaman looks beyond generic sleep advice to consider your sleep pattern, physical health, medication, hormones, weight, stress and possible breathing problems together.
A medical approach to poor sleep
When tiredness becomes normal, the cause can be easy to miss
Poor sleep may be related to stress or routine, but it can also be affected by medication, menopause, thyroid problems, pain, weight change, mood, alcohol, caffeine, breathing problems or a disrupted body clock.
Your consultation starts with the whole picture. We explore what happens at night, how you feel during the day and whether a medical, behavioural or respiratory problem may be contributing.
Sleep concerns we commonly assess
You do not need to know the diagnosis before attending
Many sleep problems overlap. Your consultation helps distinguish between disrupted sleep habits, insomnia, medical fatigue and symptoms that may need further investigation.
Insomnia
Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, waking too early or becoming increasingly anxious about sleep.
Persistent fatigue
Low energy, brain fog, poor concentration or tiredness despite allowing enough time for sleep.
Snoring
Loud snoring, dry mouth, morning headaches, disrupted sleep or concerns raised by a partner.
Possible sleep apnoea
Witnessed breathing pauses, choking episodes, unrefreshing sleep or excessive daytime sleepiness.
Shift-work sleep problems
Irregular sleep, rota-related fatigue and difficulty recovering between night shifts or changing schedules.
Unrefreshing sleep
Sleeping for several hours but waking feeling unrested, foggy or unable to function normally.
Your doctor
Sleep care with Dr M Ali Noaman
Dr M Ali Noaman is a Nottingham based GP with nearly two decades of medical experience and additional training in behavioural sleep medicine through the University of Oxford.
His GP background allows sleep problems to be considered alongside physical health, mental wellbeing, medication, hormonal change, weight, lifestyle and long-term health.
The purpose of the consultation is not to force every patient into the same pathway. It is to identify what is most likely to be contributing and decide what should happen next.
Your sleep assessment
What happens during your appointment
Your consultation is structured enough to be thorough, but flexible enough to focus on the concerns that matter most to you.
Listen
We discuss your sleep pattern, symptoms, daytime function and what you are most concerned about.
Assess
We review your medical history, medication, stress, lifestyle, hormones, weight and possible breathing symptoms.
Plan
You receive clear recommendations. These may include behavioural strategies, medication review, tests or referral.
Review
Follow-up can be arranged to review progress, discuss results and adjust the plan where needed.
Is this the right service?
Who the sleep clinic may help
This service may be suitable if:
- You struggle to fall asleep or remain asleep.
- You wake feeling tired despite spending enough time in bed.
- You snore or have possible breathing pauses during sleep.
- Your sleep changed with stress, menopause, medication or weight change.
- You work shifts or have an irregular sleep pattern.
- You want medical assessment before deciding on tests or treatment.
Seek urgent or specialist help where appropriate
- Severe sleepiness is affecting driving or workplace safety.
- You have chest pain, blackouts, severe breathlessness or neurological symptoms.
- You are experiencing suicidal thoughts or an acute mental health crisis.
- Your symptoms require respiratory, neurological, ENT or specialist sleep input.
- This service is for adults and does not provide paediatric sleep assessment.
Why choose Clinica Vitalis?
Doctor-led care rather than generic sleep advice
GP-led assessment
Your sleep concern is considered alongside your wider medical history and current treatment.
Time to understand
A 60-minute first assessment allows complex symptoms to be explored without rushing.
Investigation when needed
Tests and referrals are considered selectively rather than automatically added to every consultation.
Clear next steps
You leave with a practical plan and an explanation of what should happen next.
Sleep medicine fees
Clear fees before you attend
The initial assessment is designed to understand the problem and develop your clinical plan. Further investigations or medication are discussed before proceeding and may carry an additional cost.
You can book directly. If specialist referral is more appropriate, this will be explained during your assessment.
Comprehensive Sleep Assessment
Up to 60 minutes- Detailed review of your sleep concern
- Medical, medication and lifestyle assessment
- Assessment for possible contributing conditions
- Personalised sleep and treatment plan
- Prescription where clinically appropriate
- Advice regarding tests or specialist referral where needed
Follow-up Consultation
Up to 30 minutes- Review of progress and current symptoms
- Discussion of investigation results where applicable
- Adjustment of your treatment plan
- Medication review where clinically appropriate
Home Sleep Testing
For selected patientsHome sleep testing may be recommended where symptoms suggest obstructive sleep apnoea. It is not required for every patient.
Sleep clinic Nottingham FAQs
Questions patients often ask
Your treatment is always based on individual assessment. The answers below provide general guidance before booking.
Can I book directly?
Yes. You do not need an NHS or private GP referral to arrange a sleep assessment at Clinica Vitalis.
What happens during the first consultation?
We review your sleep pattern, daytime symptoms, medical history, medication, lifestyle, stress, weight, hormones and possible breathing symptoms before agreeing a plan.
Do you assess insomnia?
Yes. We assess difficulty falling asleep, repeated waking, early waking and anxiety around sleep. Treatment depends on the likely cause and may include behavioural sleep strategies.
Can you assess snoring and possible sleep apnoea?
Yes. We can review snoring, witnessed breathing pauses, morning headaches, unrefreshing sleep and excessive daytime sleepiness. Further testing or specialist referral may be recommended.
Will I need blood tests?
Not necessarily. Blood tests may be recommended where symptoms could relate to anaemia, thyroid disease, hormonal change, nutritional deficiency or another medical condition.
Do you prescribe sleeping medication?
Medication may be considered where clinically appropriate, but it is not required or suitable for every patient. The benefits, limitations and risks are discussed before prescribing.
Can menopause affect sleep?
Yes. Hormonal change may contribute to night sweats, repeated waking, anxiety, changes in sleep quality and daytime fatigue. We consider these factors where relevant.
Can poor sleep affect weight and appetite?
Poor sleep can affect appetite, cravings, energy, glucose regulation and motivation. Sleep and weight may therefore need to be considered together.
Do you offer home sleep testing?
Home sleep testing is planned for selected patients and is coming soon. Where testing is not yet available or a different test is needed, an appropriate referral can be discussed.
Will I need specialist referral?
Some patients require respiratory, ENT, neurological or specialist sleep assessment. Where this is more appropriate, we will explain the recommended pathway.
Is this service suitable for children?
No. This service currently assesses adults. Children with sleep problems should be seen through an appropriate paediatric pathway.
How much does the sleep assessment cost?
The comprehensive sleep assessment costs £245 and lasts up to 60 minutes. Follow-up consultations cost £125. Tests and medication are charged separately where applicable.
Connected areas of care
Sleep may be part of a wider health concern
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Better sleep begins with understanding the problem
A careful GP-led assessment can help you understand what may be disrupting your sleep and what the most appropriate next step should be.
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