Get a fast, affordable MRI scan in West Sussex

PrivateScans helps patients in West Sussex compare and book a range of diagnostic imaging services, including MRI, CT, ultrasound, echocardiogram, mammogram, DEXA and X-Ray scans, subject to local availability and clinical suitability.

You do not need to decide this alone. One of our experienced doctors will review your symptoms, medical history and clinical concerns, then recommend the most appropriate scan for your individual needs.

No. You do not need to arrange a referral from your own GP before booking with PrivateScans, and there is no self-referral form for you to complete.

After you book your consultation, a doctor from our medical team will contact you to take the relevant clinical details. They will advise on the most appropriate scan and prepare a referral for your chosen scanning centre where clinically appropriate.

Appointment availability varies by scan type, body part and scanning centre. Many patients can access appointments within days, and our team will help arrange the earliest suitable appointment for your clinical needs.

After your scan, your images and report are reviewed by a consultant radiologist or relevant specialist clinician. Our GPs then arrange a follow-up consultation to explain the findings and any recommended next steps.

Your written report is usually shared by email. Digital copies of your scan images can also be provided where required for onward care.

Your booking includes the key clinical and diagnostic steps needed to guide you safely through the process:

• A pre-scan telephone consultation with a member of our medical team.
• A written medical referral prepared from the information discussed during your consultation, where clinically appropriate.
• Your scan at the chosen scanning centre.
• A written imaging report prepared by a consultant radiologist or relevant specialist clinician.
• Access to downloadable copies of your scan images where required.
• A post-scan consultation to discuss your results and next steps where needed.

• MRI scans: Provide detailed imaging of organs, soft tissues, joints, the brain, spine and nervous system. They are commonly used to investigate neurological, spinal, joint and soft-tissue concerns.
• CT scans: Use X-Rays to create detailed cross-sectional images of the body, supporting assessment of internal injury, tumours, organs, bones and complex clinical concerns.
• Ultrasound scans: Use sound waves to assess soft tissues, organs and blood flow in real time, including abdominal, pelvic, vascular and selected musculoskeletal concerns.
• Echo heart scans: Use ultrasound to assess the structure and function of the heart, including valves, chambers and pumping function.
• Mammograms: Use low-dose X-Ray imaging to assess breast tissue and detect early changes or abnormalities.
• DEXA scans: Measure bone mineral density and can help assess bone strength, fracture risk and conditions such as osteoporosis.
• X-Rays: Commonly used to assess fractures, joint changes, chest infections and other conditions where fast, clear imaging is required.