Medical services
Our medical services are open, however we have introduced COVID prevention measures. You can find out more on this page.
We provide Therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM)
An area of clinical chemistry that specialises in measuring medication levels (concentrations) in patients.
Assessment
Individual assessment from a multi-disciplinary team.
Neurophysiology and Neuropsychology
Our team of consultant neurophysiologists and skilled technicians carry out detailed tests to help with the diagnosis and classification of seizures.
Assessment in a relaxed atmosphere
At the Sir William Gowers Centre, we provide assessment in a relaxed atmosphere aiming to meet your individual needs whether you are coming to the centre as an inpatient, outpatient or daycase admission.
About the centre
Our tertiary care assessment unit is named after Sir William Gowers, one of the founding members of Epilepsy Society. Our medical unit leads the way in the most advanced techniques for the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy.
COVID prevention measures
Our medical services are open, however we have introduced COVID prevention measures on-site.
We are admitting in-patients and conducting both virtual and face to face outpatient appointments. Psychiatry, MRI, EEG and psychology are operating as usual with Covid precautions in place.
All in-patients must have a negative Lateral Flow Test (LFT) 72 hours prior to their admission. Patients are advised to limit their exposure as much as possible during the 72 hours prior to admission, and wear face masks if they do venture out.
All patients should:
• Wear masks during appointments
• Not attend if you've had a sore throat, loss of smell, or high temperature in the last few days
• Come alone if possible
Our medical services
Through the monitoring and observation from the multi-disciplinary team, the centre aims to provide an accurate diagnosis, improve seizure control, optimise drug therapy and assess the skills associated with activities of daily living.
Having an electroencephalograph (EEG) at our EEG Telemetry Unit
The following information should tell you everything you need to know about having an EEG at our EEG Telemetry Unit.
Neurophysiology and neuropsychology
Our team of consultant neurophysiologists and skilled technicians carry out detailed tests to help with the diagnosis and classification of seizures.
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
An MRI scan will not say for certain whether the person has epilepsy or not. But alongside other information, it might help the specialist to decide what the likely cause of the seizures is.
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM)
Therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) is an area of clinical chemistry that specialises in measuring medication levels (concentrations) in patients, usually through blood samples but also through saliva samples.
Our consultants
Professor Ley Sander
Ley Sander is Professor of Neurology, Head of the Department of Clinical and Experimental Epilepsy at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, Consultant Neurologist at UCLH National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery and Medical Director at Epilepsy Society.
Professor Sanjay M Sisodiya
Sanjay Sisodiya is Professor of Neurology at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology and Honorary Consultant Neurologist at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery and Director of Genomics at Epilepsy Society.
Doctor Fergus Rugg-Gunn
Dr Fergus Rugg-Gunn is a Consultant Neurologist at Epilepsy Society's Chalfont Centre and The UCLH National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery.
Professor Matthias Koepp
Matthias Koepp is Professor of Neurology at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, Consultant Neurologist at the UCLH National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, and Clinical Lead of the MRI-Unit at the Epilepsy Society.
Consultant Neurologist John Duncan
John Duncan is Professor of Neurology at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, Consultant Neurologist at UCLH and Principal Investigator in Neuroimaging at Epilepsy Society’s Chalfont Centre.
Your appointment
At the Sir William Gowers Centre, we provide assessment in a relaxed atmosphere aiming to meet your individual needs whether you are coming to the centre as an inpatient, outpatient or daycase admission.
Day case admissions
You may be asked to come to the Sir William Gowers Centre as a day case admission. You will not be required to stay overnight so will not need to bring an overnight bag with you. However, you should bring your medication and continue to take it as normal.
Inpatients
While at the Sir William Gowers Centre we will do everything we can to make you comfortable. The following information will help you to prepare for your visit. If you have any questions about your stay, please contact us on 01494 601 480.
Outpatients
The following information will help you to prepare for your outpatient appointment at the Sir William Gowers Centre. If you have any questions about your appointment, please contact us on 01494 601435.