InHealth: MRI scans in London

InHealth offer a comprehensive range of diagnostic scans in London, including private MRI scans.  They also offer open MRI scans at the Croydon MRI centre, which will be of interest to claustrophobic or anxious patients.  InHealth's specialist trained staff deliver outstanding patient care from their state-of-the-art facilities.

InHealth's scanning centres provide diagnostic procedures in hospitals and community health centres at over 80 locations across the country in addition to a fleet of mobile scanners and testing facilities.  

Why choose InHealth for private MRI scans in London?

InHealth are committed to providing services to enable patients to receive faster and easier access to the medical tests they need. They have friendly and efficient teams of staff in hospitals and clinics throughout the UK, and can arrange for you to have one of their comprehensive range of tests within just a few days.  As a selected partner of the NHS, and with over 400,000 scans carried out by them each year, you can be assured that their service is of the highest quality. 

MRI scans offered by InHealth

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses magnetic energy and radio waves to produce detailed images of the inside of the human body. It does this by ‘slicing’ through the area being scanned, one small section at a time, to gradually build a 3-D picture, just as slices of bread make a complete loaf when put together.  Doctors use MRI to help diagnose medical conditions and disorders. It does not involve radiation and nothing has to be inserted into your body.

The length of time taken for the MRI scan depends on the size of the body part being scanned. It is possible that your scan will take up to an hour, but most scans take about 20 minutes. 

InHealth also offer open MRI scans at Croydon MRI Centre.

The open MRI scanner is particularly suitable for patients who may be:

• Claustrophobic
• Bariatric
• Have limited mobility
• Anxious
• Children or newborn
• Elderly
• Or simply prefer the option of being scanned on an open MRI scanner
  
  

Arranging an MRI scan with InHealth

Payment options: If you are not accessing InHealth's MRI scans through the NHS, there are two ways of covering the cost.

• Private medical insurance - you will need to contact your insurer to check that they will cover the cost of the test.
• Paying for your test yourself - you will be asked to make a payment at the time of booking your appointment.

For more information on either of these options, please download InHealth's leaflet about payment options for private patients.

Useful information about InHealth MRI scans

• What to do before your MRI scan appointment
• During your appointment
  
  

After your MRI scan appointment

The doctor or medical specialist who referred you will be sent the MRI report. You should telephone to confirm that they have received your report before arranging an appointment, unless the doctor or specialist has made different arrangements with you. InHealth will contact you if they need to carry out further investigations. The radiographer at your appointment cannot give you the results of your test.

Where can I get a private MRI scan in London?