Private Imaging Services for Adult Men and Women

A GP Appointment (£120) is required for referral to the most appropriate imaging after taking a history and presenting complaint.

MUMS works in partnership with a local trusted imaging specialist provider – Vista Health – to ensure MUMS patients have rapid access to imaging, with a safe clinical referral and speedy reporting.

MRI

• MRI One Part Scan £375
• MRI Two Part Scan £575
• MRI Three Part Scan £775
• MRI Contrast £175

MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scans are used to create very detailed images of the inside of the body, especially soft tissues. Unlike X-rays or CT scans, they don’t use radiation — they use strong magnets and radio waves.

Here are the main things MRI scans are generally used for:

Brain & Nervous System

MRIs are commonly used to check for:

• Tumours
• Stroke damage
• Multiple sclerosis (MS)
• Brain injuries
• Nerve problems
• Spinal cord issues

Muscles, Joints & Spine

Very common in orthopaedics for:

• Slipped or bulging discs
• Back and neck pain
• Torn ligaments or cartilage
• Sports injuries
• Arthritis
• Spinal stenosis

Internal Organs

To examine:

• Liver, kidneys, pancreas
• Prostate
• Uterus and ovaries
• Breast tissue (in some cases)

Often used when ultrasound or CT isn’t clear enough.

Cancer Detection & Monitoring

MRIs help with:

• Finding tumours
• Measuring their size

MRI is often chosen for:

• Very detailed soft-tissue images
• No radiation exposure
• Clear views of complex areas (brain, spine, joints)
• Scans can take 20–60 minutes
• You must lie still
• It’s noisy and enclosed (some people feel claustrophobic)
• Not suitable if you have certain metal implants or pacemakers
   

CT Scan

• CT One Part Scan £400
• CT Two Part Scan £525
• CT Three Part Scan £625
• CT Contrast £175

A CT (Computed Tomography) scan is usually needed when doctors want detailed images of the inside of your body to help diagnose, monitor, or guide treatment. It’s more detailed than a standard X-ray and is especially good at showing bones, organs, blood vessels, and some soft tissues.

When a CT scan Is Often Needed

After an Injury or Accident

• Head injury (to check for bleeding or swelling in the brain)
• Suspected internal bleeding
• Broken bones that aren’t clear on X-ray
• Chest or abdominal trauma

CT scans are fast and very good at spotting internal damage.

Persistent or Severe Symptoms

• Ongoing headaches
• Severe abdominal pain
• Chest pain
• Unexplained weight loss
• Chronic cough

They help find causes like infections, inflammation, blockages, or tumours.

Suspected Stroke or Brain Problems

• Sudden weakness
• Slurred speech
• Vision problems
• Confusion

A CT scan can quickly tell if a stroke is caused by bleeding or a clot, which affects treatment.

Cancer Detection and Monitoring

• Finding tumours

CT shows size, location, and spread of abnormal growths.

Infections and Inflammation

• Suspected appendicitis
• Lung infections
• Abscesses
• Sinus problems

CT helps locate and assess severity.

Heart and Blood Vessel Problems

• Suspected blood clots (e.g., pulmonary embolism)
• Aneurysms
• Coronary artery disease (CT angiography)

CT can visualise blood vessels clearly with contrast dye.

CT scans use ionising radiation, which in high amounts can slightly increase cancer risk over time. Because of this, it is important that the appropriate imaging is chosen to reduce risk an obtain and accurate clinically helpful report with the right important information – without subjecting you to radiation exposure un-necessarily.
 

X-Ray

• X-Ray One Area £145

An X-ray is usually needed when a doctor wants to see inside your body to check for problems with bones, lungs, or certain organs. It’s most commonly used when symptoms or injuries suggest something that can’t be confirmed just by examination.

Bone and Joint Problems

An X-ray is often used if you have:

• A suspected fracture or break after a fall or accident
• Ongoing bone pain or swelling
• Possible arthritis or joint damage
• Problems with bone alignment (e.g., spine issues)

Chest and Lung Symptoms

A chest X-ray may be needed for:

• Persistent cough
• Shortness of breath
• Suspected pneumonia
• Chest pain (in some cases)
• Monitoring lung or heart conditions

Infections and Inflammation

X-rays can help identify:

• Bone infections
• Sinus problems
• Certain lung infections

After Injury or Trauma

If you’ve had:

• A fall, car accident, or sports injury
• Severe pain, deformity, or limited movement

An X-ray helps check for internal damage.

When an X-ray May Not Be Needed

An X-ray is usually avoided if:

• Symptoms are mild and improving
• The issue involves soft tissue only (muscles, ligaments), where MRI or ultrasound works better
• It wouldn’t change treatment

Safety Note

X-rays involve a small amount of radiation, but for most people the risk is very low. Doctors only recommend them when the benefit outweighs the risk.

Call us on 0121 704 2669 or email us – administrator@mums.me.uk or send us a website enquiry. We will organise you an appointment (usually same day) for one of MUMS doctors to see you and book your CT, MRI, or X Ray within a day or two and then interpret the results to you free of charge.