It offers X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, ultrasound, mammograms and prostate screening
Rachael Davies and Christopher Harper Technology Commerce Writer
05:14, 21 Dec 2025
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Scan.com offers services like MRIs, X-Rays and more(Image: Scan.com)
Millions of individuals across the UK are currently on waiting lists for NHS services, including some urgent cases. This can be a source of stress and frustration for those worried about their health, leading many to turn to private medical services for a quicker resolution.
Although private services come at a cost, unlike the NHS which is free at the point of use, patients often receive results and treatments much faster than they would through NHS services. For some, the cost is justified by the peace of mind and potentially speedier treatment that comes with the availability of medical imaging, scans and tests.
Those requiring diagnostic imaging, such as MRI, CT, ultrasound, and X-ray, can use services from Scan.com, available at over 200 clinics nationwide. There’s no need for a referral or to join a waiting list, with appointments available within 24-72 hours, provided by a network of trusted clinics and experienced radiologists.
Through Scan.com, patients can access a private X-Ray starting from £95, an MRI scan from £305, a CT scan from £360, an ultrasound ranging from £80-£180, along with a variety of other services including mammograms, echocardiograms, prostate screening and more.
Following their appointment, patients receive swift digital results that can be easily shared with GPs and consultants – whether NHS or private – with the option to request copies of their scans if needed. Scan.com operates clinics throughout the country, from Bath to Birmingham, Cheltenham to Colchester, reports the Express.
Vista Health is another alternative offering private MRI services, with prices listed online starting at £249 for an MRI scan, and an ultrasound beginning at £175. Customers receive reports and images from appointments, where applicable. They have sites in London, Liverpool, Scotland and beyond.
Meanwhile, HCA Healthcare UK is another provider delivering private MRI scans and services. They have availability across London, Birmingham and Manchester, and state appointments can be arranged in as little as 24 hours. Their prices can be supplied when customers ring to enquire about services.
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A number of Scan.com users report that the service has provided crucial reassurance and answers precisely when needed. Penny, 67, from Lincolnshire, said: “It was worth the fee to get the diagnosis I needed. 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, who utilised the services of Scan.com for an MRI, shared: “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. Now 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.”
Clinics are available nationwide(Image: Scan.com)
Another customer left a review on Trustpilot stating: “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 the service. One reviewer expressed: “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 commented: “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 to my email requesting my images yet.”