Investigations

We provide a wide range of services to help with diagnosis including: 

Electroencephalogram also known as an EEG 

This is when small sensors are attached to the scalp to pick up the electrical signals produced when brain cells send messages to each other.  The electrodes are connected by wires to an EEG (Electroencephalogram) machine. Electrodes are attached using a special glue or paste. An EEG is usually done in hospital in an outpatient clinic. 

EEG can be a standard recording lasting half an hour or more prolonged up to 72 hours requiring the child/young person to go home with the EEG sensors on and a small rucksack with the recording equipment. Some children/young people might require sedation. 

Referrals 

We welcome referrals from all health care services and health professionals including your GP, the Emergency Department, following an acute hospital admission or other general and community consultants. If you have any concerns about your child, contact your GP who can refer you to a specialist.