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Private MRI and medical imaging scans.

Book online in minutes, speak to a clinician in hours, and get your results in days.

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No GP referral needed

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UK's largest imaging network

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Rhianne
“Can't recommend them highly enough. Half the cost of the big private names and scan booked, completed and results back in very quickly. Clinician giving the results gave sound practical follow on advice.”

Maureen
“I booked a private scan over concern about headaches. The head & spine scan turned out to be fine. Treatment from booking to contact was efficient, courteous & friendly in all departments.”

Torill
“Quite EXCELLENT The whole process from booking to having the MRI images and the radiologists report in the right hands could not have been faster. The price was hugely competitive too!”

How it works

01 Book online
at a location of your choice.
02 Speak to a clinician
to discuss your scan and symptoms.
03 Confirm your appointment
via a call from the scanning centre.
04 Have your scan
with our expert scanning partners.
05 Get your results
digitally, with a follow-up clinician call.

Why choose Scan.com?

We're taking the stress out of scanning. With no waiting lists, we'll provide clinical guidance, simple referrals, and speedy results all in one place, at one affordable price.

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Your scan
A report of your results
Online access to your images
Self refer without a GP letter
Pre-scan clinician call
Post-scan clinician call
Patient-friendly report powered by Scanslated
Online booking at over 200+ locations

Private MRI Scans

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans use strong magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images of the inside of your body. They help healthcare professionals to diagnose and monitor a range of health conditions.

MRI scans can be used on most parts of the body, including joints, blood vessels, bones, soft tissues, organs, and the spine. By getting scanned sooner, you can access treatment faster-improving your overall outcomes.

You don't need a referral from a medical professional to get scanned with us. Instead, you're in control: search for a private MRI scanner near you, book online, and we'll take care of the rest. After your scan, we share your MRI scan results digitally. You'll get the high-quality images and medical report you need in no time, helping you to kick-start your care quickly.

Starting from £295

More scanning services

We're the UK's largest diagnostic imaging provider, and we offer a wide range of scan types to suit your needs.

Open MRI

Open MRI scanners are more comfortable for bariatric, claustrophobic or anxious patients, people with restricted mobility, and those needing seated or standing scans.

Starting from £295

Ultrasound

Ultrasound is a safe medical imaging method, which uses high frequency sound waves to create pictures (sonograms) of the joints, soft tissues, organs and blood vessels.

Starting from £180

CT

CT scans can be used to detect, locate and monitor diseases and abnormalities in the brain, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis and blood vessels, and to assess bones, joints and fractures.

Starting from £360

Full Body MRI

Our full body scan service offers a preventative screening of the brain, chest, abdomen, pelvis, and key blood vessels, to look for abnormalities as early as possible.

Starting from £1,499

Get screened for your scan within 2 days

If you’re struggling to get a scan referral via the traditional GP route, or want to skip the waiting lists, our expert clinical team are here to help.

Choose a scan type and location, and our clinicians will provide a phone consultation within 2 days. You’ll then receive fast access to appointments at your chosen scanning site.

Expert clinician consultation within 2 days

Easy online booking

Choose from 100+ scanning centres

Fast referral, no waiting lists

Private treatment for prompt diagnosis

Your peace of mind is at the heart of what we do. Having the correct diagnosis speeds up access to the correct treatment, and can help ease your health concerns. Either way, a quicker diagnosis always means a better prognosis - and it's our mission to help you quickly and efficiently.

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The UK's largest network of diagnostic scanning centres

We are partnered with over 150 scanning centres, so you can find an MRI, CT or ultrasound scan near you no matter where you're located.

We give you the freedom to choose the type of scan you need, at a convenient location, with a price to suit your budget. We'll take care of everything else, from referral to results.

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Interactive, patient-friendly reports powered by

Medical jargon can be tricky to navigate. That's why we provide user-friendly imaging reports, with clickable diagrams and definitions to guide you through your results.

We're Scanslated's exclusive UK partner, so you won't find reports like this elsewhere.

Included free with all our scans

Simple definitions to explain medical terms

Clear diagrams to Illustrate what your scan shows

Only available in the UK with Scan.com

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Why private scans are worth the cost

Save time Reduced waiting times are one of the biggest benefits of private healthcare, with access to fast treatment when you need it. Scan.com offers an efficient alternative, providing peace of mind as soon as possible.
Access to expertise By paying for our private service, you’ll gain access to increased medical resources, expert clinician-led care and quick diagnoses from fully qualified doctors, radiologists and physiotherapists at some of the top scanning facilities nationwide.
Comprehensive services MRI, CT and Ultrasound scans have a wide variety of uses, and we also offer a number of specialist medical applications and more complex scan types. Whatever your requirement, we’ve got you covered.
Value for money The price associated with private treatment is reflected in the professional care and service that you’ll receive. Our medical team offers full guidance throughout the procedure. Here’s what some of our satisfied customers have to say about us.
Freedom to choose You get to choose where and when to be treated for a scan, allowing you to find locations within easy travelling distance at a time that suits you.
Privacy Client confidentiality is of the utmost importance. Personal data will not be shared without your consent, and we’ll only contact your GP in the case of an emergency, in line with our duty of care.

What our customers say

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions and important information about MRI scans.

A key benefit of booking with Scan.com is that you do not need a GP referral to access our services. There is also no self-referral process. Instead, our in-house medical team will contact you once you have booked and made payment for your scan. Our clinicians will ask you for all of the relevant information they need to compile a referral on your behalf, which is then passed on to your chosen scanning site.
Once you have had your scan, the scanning centre will send your results to our clinical team. They will review the imaging report and contact you to discuss the findings and any next steps to consider. After this, your report will be emailed to you in PDF format with a patient-friendly interactive report via a web link.

Our estimated timeframe for sharing your results is between 7-10 working days of your scan, but this varies by scanning centre and, in many cases, can be much quicker.

Digital copies of your images are also available as required for onward care. The method for accessing the images differs depending on your chosen scanning site. Please refer to your results email for further information.
- A pre-scan consultation from one of our medical team over the phone or via email.
- A written referral by our medical team, using the information from your consultation.
- An MRI scan at your chosen scanning centre.
- A written report on your scan by a consultant radiologist.
- Access to copies of your scan images, which are downloadable, as required.
- A post-scan consultation with one of our medical team if there are any adverse findings in your scan.
An MRI scan on a single body part typically takes between 10–30 minutes

Full-body MRI scans, additional body parts, or more complex scans can last up to 90 minutes. this time frame can vary, and your radiographer will let you know the estimated duration of your scan before the procedure starts. Visit our news page for more information on how MRI scans work.
Yes, we do offer cancellations and refunds, though depending on the status of your booking this may incur a £50 cancellation fee. For more information, visit our terms and conditions.