Scan Referral Appointment
Fast Access to Private Diagnostic Imaging
£75 Consultation
If you're experiencing ongoing pain, an injury, or symptoms that require further investigation, our Scan Referral Appointment provides quick access to an experienced clinician who can assess your condition and determine whether diagnostic imaging is appropriate.
During your appointment, we'll discuss your symptoms, review your medical history, and recommend the most appropriate investigation. Where clinically indicated, we'll provide a referral for private diagnostic imaging, helping you access the care you need without unnecessary delays.
Whether you require an MRI, CT scan, ultrasound or X-ray, we're here to guide you through the process and ensure you receive the right investigation at the right time.
Consultation Fee: £75
Why Choose Our Scan Referral Service?
- £75 fixed consultation fee
- Prompt appointments with experienced clinicians.
- Face-to-face or telephone consultations (where clinically appropriate).
- Referrals for a wide range of private diagnostic scans.
- Personalised clinical assessment based on your symptoms.
- Recommendations for trusted local imaging providers.
- Clear advice and guidance on your next steps.
What Happens During Your Appointment?
Your clinician will:
- Listen carefully to your symptoms and concerns.
- Review your medical history and any previous investigations.
- Carry out a clinical assessment.
- Discuss whether diagnostic imaging is the most appropriate next step.
- Explain which scan is recommended and why.
- Answer any questions you may have.
- Provide a referral if diagnostic imaging is clinically appropriate.
If a scan isn't the most suitable option, your clinician will discuss alternative investigations or treatment recommendations to ensure you receive the most appropriate care.
Appointment Details
Price: £75
Duration: 15–20 minutes
Appointment Type: Face-to-face consultation or telephone appointment (where clinically appropriate)
Suitable For:
- Musculoskeletal injuries and joint pain
- Back and neck pain
- Sports injuries
- Persistent or unexplained symptoms
- Patients requiring a private MRI, CT, ultrasound or X-ray referral
- Anyone seeking faster access to private diagnostic imaging
Our Recommended Imaging Providers
Following your consultation, you are welcome to arrange your scan with any private imaging provider of your choice.
If a referral is clinically appropriate, we commonly recommend:
Affidea Whitstable
For MRI, CT scans and X-rays, we recommend Affidea Whitstable. Their modern diagnostic imaging centre provides high-quality imaging, experienced radiographers, convenient appointment availability and prompt reporting to support your ongoing care.
Elite Community Ultrasound
For diagnostic ultrasound examinations, we recommend Elite Community Ultrasound.
They provide a comprehensive range of private ultrasound services, including:
- Musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasound
- Abdominal ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Thyroid and neck ultrasound
- Breast ultrasound
- Vascular ultrasound
- Renal and urinary tract ultrasound
With clinics in Ashford, Canterbury and Tunbridge Wells, Elite Community Ultrasound offers convenient access to experienced sonographers using modern ultrasound technology, with timely reporting to help support diagnosis and treatment.
If you have a preferred imaging provider, your referral can usually be used elsewhere.
Before Your Appointment
To help us assess your condition, please have the following available:
- A summary of your symptoms.
- Details of any previous scans or investigations.
- Information about your current medications.
- Any relevant GP, hospital or specialist letters.
Important Information
A referral can only be issued following a clinical assessment and where your clinician determines that diagnostic imaging is medically appropriate.
Our aim is to ensure you receive the most appropriate investigation for your symptoms. If another course of action would be more beneficial, this will be discussed with you during your consultation.
Please note that the £75 consultation fee covers your clinical assessment and, where appropriate, the preparation of your referral. The cost of any diagnostic scan is not included and is payable directly to your chosen imaging provider.
Scan Results Appointments
If you book a follow-up appointment to discuss your scan results, please note that this appointment is solely for reviewing your diagnostic imaging results and discussing any recommendations arising from those findings.
Scan Results Appointments are not intended for the assessment or discussion of new or unrelated medical concerns. If you have a different health issue or require assessment for a new condition, please book the appropriate GP consultation.
Book Your Scan Referral Appointment
For a fixed fee of £75, our Scan Referral Appointment offers a simple and efficient route to private diagnostic imaging. If a referral is clinically appropriate, we'll provide the documentation you need to arrange your scan quickly, helping you take the next step towards diagnosis and treatment with confidence.
Book your appointment today for just £75 and let our experienced clinicians help you access the care you need.
