Millions of people in the UK are waiting for NHS services, leading some patients to seek private diagnostic scans with appointments available in as little as 24-72 hours
Rachael Davis and Jake Hackney Senior Consumer Writer
17:33, 20 Dec 2025
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Scan.com offers services like MRIs, X-Rays and more.
Millions of Brits are currently on waiting lists for NHS services, including those with urgent health concerns. This can be a source of significant stress and worry, leading many to turn to private healthcare providers for faster access to medical services.
Unlike the NHS, which is free at the point of use, private healthcare comes at a cost, but many patients find that the speedier results and treatments justify the expense. Particularly when it comes to diagnostic procedures like medical imaging, scans, and tests, some deem the cost worthwhile for the peace of mind and expedited treatment.
For those requiring diagnostic imaging such as MRI, CT, ultrasound, and X-ray, Scan.com offers services at more than 200 clinics across the country. There’s no need for a referral or to join a waiting list, with appointments often available within 24-72 hours.
The service is provided by a network of trusted clinics and experienced radiologists. With Scan.com, patients can secure a private X-Ray from £95, an MRI scan from £305, a CT scan from £360, and an ultrasound ranging between £80-£180.
They also offer a range of other services, including mammograms, echocardiograms, prostate screening, and more. Following their appointment, patients receive quick digital results that can be easily shared with GPs and consultants – whether NHS or private – with the option to request copies of scans when needed, reports the Express.
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Scan.com operates clinics across the country, spanning locations from Bath to Birmingham and Cheltenham to Colchester. Elsewhere, Vista Health provides another alternative for Private MRI Services, with online pricing starting from £249 for an MRI Scan and £175 for an ultrasound.
Patients receive reports and images from their appointments where applicable, which clinics are found in London, Liverpool, Scotland and beyond. Meanwhile, HCA Healthcare UK also delivers private MRI scans and related services at facilities across London, Birmingham and Manchester, with appointments secured within 24 hours.
But reviews for Scan.com highlight how the service has provided crucial reassurance and answers during critical times. Penny, 67, from Lincolnshire, said: “It was worth the fee to get the diagnosis I needed.
Scan.com provides services at clinics nationwide.
“What could be more important than your health? And if I hadn’t taken the decision to get my scan, my condition could have deteriorated further, and I could be in a lot of trouble in a few years’ time. I wasn’t taken seriously by my GP, but passing my scan results on, I was finally taken seriously, and now I’m receiving the treatment that I actually need.”
Robert said: “I hoped to get a scan on the NHS. They put me down as urgent, and I asked how long it would be before I was able to see somebody, and they said probably about a month. So that’s when I started looking to find a private scan somehow. I Googled private scans, and Scan.com came up. I think it’s brilliant because it takes away the waiting and stress. If I hadn’t used Scan.com, if I hadn’t got my own private scan, I could well have died. I’m very glad I did it.”
Another customer left a review on Trustpilot, writing: “The whole process was smooth and convenient. I was able to get a scan at a place and date of my choice, the results arrived on the next working day, and the interactive report explained any unfamiliar terms. I would use Scan.com again.”
However, not all users were completely satisfied with their experience, as one said: “Super efficient initial call to set up appointment. Scan facilities are good.
“A little disappointed with the very brief call from the Radiologist to run through the findings. I think a little more time with the consultant at the end could make all the difference.”
Another user said: “Rapid availability of scan slots, although it would have been nice to have a slightly more extensive consultation either before or after the imaging. I also haven’t had an acknowledgement of my email requesting my images yet.”
For more information or to book a scan, visit Scan.com.
Clinics are available nationwide(Image: Scan.com)