Radiology & digital X-ray
Digital X-ray and ultrasound at every hour, with films read within the hour and a clear referral path when a scan needs CT or MRI.
Book imagingDigital imaging on site, referral where it goes further
Digital radiography and ultrasound run around the clock, with every X-ray going straight onto your file rather than needing separate film handling. A radiographer can also bring a portable machine to the ward for patients who should not be moved. X-ray films are read and reported within the hour, so a plan can usually be agreed the same visit.
This hospital does not have CT or MRI scanning on site. Where a case needs either, our team arranges referral to a partner imaging centre and passes your existing films and clinical notes along with the referral, so the receiving centre is not starting from nothing.
What this covers
- Digital X-ray
- Ultrasound scanning
- Portable ward imaging
- Referral arrangement for CT scanning
- Referral arrangement for MRI scanning
Conditions we see most
- Suspected fracture
- Chest infection assessment
- Abdominal pain requiring ultrasound
- Antenatal scanning
- Soft tissue injury
- Cases requiring CT or MRI referral
Book imaging
- Hours
- 24 hours
- X-ray turnaround
- Read within the hour
- On site
- Digital X-ray & ultrasound
- CT & MRI
- By referral to a partner centre
Your visit, step by step
Request
Your doctor orders the imaging needed, or you book directly for a straightforward X-ray.
Scan
Digital X-ray or ultrasound is carried out on site, or a portable machine is brought to your bed.
Report
X-ray films are read within the hour; ultrasound findings are discussed at the time of the scan.
Refer if needed
If CT or MRI is required, we arrange referral to a partner centre and send your films and notes ahead.
How to prepare
- Remove jewellery or metal near the area being scanned
- Bring any previous imaging for comparison
- Ask about fasting if an abdominal ultrasound is planned
- Bring your referral letter if a doctor has requested a specific scan
Bring with you
- Photo ID and OPD card, if you have one
- A referral letter, if a doctor gave you one
- Current medicines, or a list of them
- Previous test results or imaging
- Insurance card or policy details
The team on this service
Radiographers
Carry out digital X-ray and portable ward imaging around the clock.
Sonographers
Perform ultrasound scans for abdominal, antenatal and soft tissue assessment.
Reporting radiologists
Read and report X-ray films within the hour.
Referral coordinator
Arranges CT and MRI appointments at partner imaging centres and forwards clinical notes.