XRAYS
Private X-Ray — £150 per area
Digital X-ray imaging at our CQC-registered clinic, with reporting by a GMC-registered consultant radiologist. Same-day appointments often available.
All X-rays require prior clinical justification. Before booking, you'll have a GP Pre-Test Review (£25, 10-min phone call) so a doctor can confirm the X-ray is clinically appropriate for you and identify the correct area to image. This is a legal requirement under IR(ME)R 2017.
Book GP Pre-Test Review — £25
What's included — £150 per anatomical area
Digital X-ray of one anatomical area, performed by a qualified radiographer
Standard views as clinically indicated (typically two projections per area)
Written report by a consultant radiologist
Digital copy of images on request
Results shared with you and (with your consent) your GP
Additional anatomical areas can be added at the time of booking — your clinician will confirm what's needed at the Pre-Test Review.
Common areas imaged
Chest — cough, breathlessness, chest pain assessment
Abdomen — abdominal pain, suspected obstruction
Spine — cervical, thoracic, or lumbar
Shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand
Hip, knee, ankle, foot
Skull / facial bones
Each region counts as one area. Bilateral imaging (e.g. both knees) is normally treated as two areas — your clinician will confirm at the Pre-Test Review.
What to expect on the day
The appointment takes around 10–15 minutes
You may be asked to change into a gown and remove jewellery or metal items from the area being imaged
The radiographer will position you and step behind a screen briefly while images are taken
The X-ray itself takes only a fraction of a second per image
No injections, no fasting, no recovery time — you can return to normal activities immediately
Important information before booking
Radiation: X-rays use a small dose of ionising radiation. The dose for a standard X-ray is low — for example, a chest X-ray is roughly equivalent to a few days of natural background radiation. Your clinician will discuss benefits and risks at the Pre-Test Review.
Pregnancy: please tell us if you are, or might be, pregnant. X-rays are generally avoided in pregnancy unless essential, and alternative imaging may be more appropriate.
Children: please contact us in advance to confirm suitability — paediatric imaging may not be available at all sites.
Recent imaging: if you've had recent X-rays elsewhere for the same problem, please bring them or let us know — repeating imaging unnecessarily is avoided.
Not a screening service: X-rays are offered on the basis of clinical need, not as a general health check.
Results: reports are typically available within [X] working days. Urgent findings are communicated promptly.
About our service
We are registered with and regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)
