Snoring Surgery (for adults in the absence of sleep apnoea)

This policy covers surgical procedures for simple snoring in adults without diagnosed obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) including procedures to remove, refashion or stiffen the soft palate (e.g. uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, laser-assisted uvulopalatoplasty, radiofrequency ablation) in an attempt to improve the symptom of snoring.

Clinical policies help make sure that NHS treatments are safe, effective, and based on the best available medical evidence. They also help us use NHS resources fairly and responsibly, so care is provided where it will bring the most benefit to patients..  

Policy Status

This policy has been harmonised and applies to all patients who are registered with a GP in the Central East ICB area.

This treatment is not normally funded. Please see the policy document for full details. 

Policy Document

Please read the policy document below for further information about the scope of this policy, the cohort of patients it covers and the clinical circumstances in which the ICB will or will not fund the treatment.  

Central East ICB Clinical Policy – Snoring Surgery (for adults in the absence of sleep apnoea) (178kB pdf)