Easy Booking Process
Book your consultation with a doctor either online or by phone.
Access clinician-led guidance quickly, with medical referral support arranged before your scan.
Book your consultation with a doctor either online or by phone.
Speak to a doctor the same day.
After your consultation, we’ll book the earliest available scan appointment at one of 100+ trusted locations.
Once your booking is submitted, our clinical support team guides you through each step with clear communication, appropriate medical oversight and practical appointment support.
A GP will call to understand your symptoms, medical history and clinical needs, then help confirm the most appropriate scan before your appointment is arranged.
Our team will contact you to finalise the scan appointment time, date and location, based on clinical suitability and centre availability.
Attend the scanning centre for your diagnostic scan. The clinical imaging team will complete the scan and prepare your images for reporting.
After your report is available, one of our GPs will call to talk through your results, explain the findings clearly and discuss appropriate next steps.
We've compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions to help you get the information you need.
More FAQs →We provide access to a comprehensive range of diagnostic imaging, including MRI, CT, ultrasound, echocardiogram, mammogram, DEXA and X-Ray scans. Your scan is carried out at trusted imaging centres using modern diagnostic equipment, with reports provided by appropriately qualified clinical specialists.
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 based on your individual needs.
No. You do not need to obtain a referral from your own GP before booking with PrivateScans, and there is no self-referral process for you to complete.
After you book and pay for your scan consultation, a doctor from our medical team will contact you to take the relevant clinical details, including your symptoms, medical history and concerns. They will then advise on the most appropriate scan and prepare a referral for your chosen scanning centre where clinically appropriate.
Appointments are usually available within 2–3 days of booking. Same-day and next-day appointments may also be available at selected scan centres, depending on scan type, location and clinical availability.
After your scan, the scanning centre will send the imaging report to our clinical team for review. We will then contact you to discuss the findings and explain any recommended next steps.
Your written report will be emailed to you in PDF format. Results are typically shared within 3–5 working days of your scan, although this can vary and may be quicker in many cases. 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: