About FindScan

Helping patients find, compare and enquire about private diagnostic scans across the UK.

Who we are

A simpler way to find and compare private scans

FindScan connects patients with registered private imaging providers across the UK, making it simple to compare prices, locations and services across MRI, CT, ultrasound, X-ray, DEXA, echocardiogram and mammography.

We list independent imaging clinics and established diagnostic groups, giving patients more choice and clinics a simple way to reach the people who need their services - with every enquiry reviewed by the clinic itself before anything is confirmed.

Comparing private scan prices and availability
Self-referral

Many scans without waiting for a GP appointment

Many scans can be arranged without seeing a GP first. MRI, ultrasound and echocardiogram do not legally require a referral, so many clinics accept self-referral for those, although each clinic sets its own policy. CT, X-ray, DEXA and mammography use ionising radiation and legally require a referrer under IR(ME)R 2017, which a clinic’s own clinician can often provide. Search for clinics, compare their published information and send an enquiry directly to the clinic you choose.

A radiographer preparing a patient for a scan
Fair, upfront pricing

Prices come from each clinic

Where a clinic has published a price, we show it exactly as they gave it to us, with no mark-up and no booking fee added by us. Where a clinic has not published one yet, we show TBC rather than invent a figure, and the clinic confirms the cost with you before anything is arranged.

A clinician reviewing a scan referral
Private scanning services

Which scans can you find on FindScan?

We list over 300 clinics across seven types of scan, from routine imaging to specialist diagnostics. Coverage varies by scan: MRI is the most widely offered, followed by CT, ultrasound and X-ray, while fewer clinics offer DEXA and echocardiogram.

Trust & safety

A directory built on regulated clinics

Registered with the regulator
Clinics on FindScan are registered with the regulator for their nation: the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in England, Healthcare Improvement Scotland, Healthcare Inspectorate Wales or the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA) in Northern Ireland. Each listing shows the clinic's registration status.
Clinical decisions stay with the clinic
Each clinic carries out its own safety screening and confirms whether a scan is suitable for you and whether you need a referral.
GDPR-Compliant Data Handling
All patient data is encrypted and processed in line with UK GDPR. Your enquiry is shared only with the clinic you choose, so it can reply to you, and your details are never sold to third parties.

The people behind FindScan

FindScan is run by a small team. We publish who we are, because when you are choosing where to have a scan you should know who is behind the comparison you are reading.

See the roles we expect to open.

Our guides are written for general information and are not medical advice. They are reviewed by our Medical Advisor, Dr Mohamed Najjar. Always speak to your GP or a qualified clinician about your own symptoms.