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Three ways to book, one phone call
Whether the NHS is paying, you are paying, or your insurer is, the route is short. Find yours below: each one tells you what you need before you call and what happens after.
Request an appointment →Call 01293 534 043I am a clinician, refer a patient
Choose your route
Which of these is you?
Your GP or another health professional has referred you, or is about to.
What you need
- A referral from your GP or health professional
- No payment: your scan is funded by the NHS
How it works
- Your GP or health professional refers you to us.
- Our referral centre calls you to arrange a time at your nearest centre.
- You attend, and your report goes back to the clinician who referred you.
At Bexhill, appointments are booked by the NHS trust rather than by us.
Ask us to call you backCall 01293 534 043
Prefer email? mip.bookingsteam@nhs.net. Our referral centre is open seven days a week.
You want a scan without waiting, and will pay for it directly.
What you need
- Self-referral for MRI only, for patients aged 18 and over
- Every other scan needs a referral from a registered health professional
- Payment at the time of booking
How it works
- Tell us which scan you need, or describe your symptoms and we will advise.
- We confirm the price and offer you an appointment.
- You attend, and your report is sent to you and to any clinician you nominate.
We accept self-referral for MRI only. Every other scan needs a referral, and we can point you to the quickest way to get one.
Request an appointmentCall 01293 534 043
Prefer email? mipbookings.private@nhs.net. Our referral centre is open seven days a week.
You have PMI cover and want your insurer to pay.
What you need
- A referral from a registered health professional
- A pre-authorisation code from your insurer, obtained before you book
- Your policy number and insurer details
How it works
- Get a referral, then call your insurer for a pre-authorisation code.
- Call us with the code and we will book you in.
- We invoice your insurer directly.
Haywards Heath is self-pay only and does not accept private medical insurance.
Request an appointmentCall 01293 534 043
Prefer email? mipbookings.private@nhs.net. Our referral centre is open seven days a week.
Step one
Know which scan you need?
Go straight to it. Each page lists the centres offering that scan, so you can see where and when before you call. If you are not sure, say so when you ring and we will advise.
MRI
MRI capability across our network with specialist MSK, neuro, cardiac and whole-body imaging. 3T MRI is available at selected locations; all other sites operate 1.5T systems. MRI uses no radiation.
Selected centres & mobileCT
64-slice and above CT for cross-sectional imaging, supporting cancer pathways, targeted lung health checks, breathlessness investigation and routine diagnostics. Available at selected centres and via our mobile CT fleet.
Most centresUltrasound
Performed by experienced radiologists and sonographers: MSK, abdominal, pelvic, thyroid, vascular and obstetric imaging.
Multiple locationsX-ray
Fast digital X-ray supporting GP referrals, fracture clinics and routine investigations.
Selected centresDEXA
Bone density measurement for osteoporosis screening and monitoring.
Private & self-payGuided injections
Steroid and diagnostic injections by consultant radiologists for targeted pain relief in inflamed joints and tendons.
Availability
Where and when
Appointments are typically within seven days, with evening and weekend availability at most centres. Hours shown are for MRI: times for other scans can differ.
Ready when you are.
Our referral centre is open Monday to Friday 8am to 6.30pm, and 8am to 4pm at weekends.