How quickly can I get a private MRI appointment?
You can usually book a private MRI appointment within 24-72 hours, with next-day availability at many clinics.
Follow-up explanation
If you need an MRI scan quickly, private medical imaging offers significantly faster access than the NHS. With GetScanned, you can often secure an appointment for the next day, subject to clinic capacity and your location. Most patients are seen within 24-72 hours of booking, even for more specialised scans like a full-body MRI.
Our partner network covers CQC-registered clinics across the UK, ensuring you’re scanned in a safe, regulated environment. All scans are carried out by qualified radiographers and reviewed by consultant radiologists. Your results are usually ready within 1-3 working days after your appointment and include a detailed report from the reviewing doctor.
You don’t need a GP referral to book with us - self-referral is accepted for most MRI scans. This means you can avoid delays and take control of your health journey. For some specialist areas there may be additional prerequisites, but our booking system and operations team will guide you through this process.
When booking, you’ll be able to choose the clinic most convenient to you from our nationwide coverage. The secure online booking system allows you to select a date and time that fits your schedule and pay instantly, so your scan is secured immediately.
If you have private medical insurance, you may be able to claim the cost back, but we recommend that you check with your insurer and review your own policy before booking. For self-paying patients, transparent pricing is shown upfront, with no hidden fees.
By going private, you benefit from
- Speed: Appointments within days, not weeks or months.
- Flexibility: Choice of clinic, date, and time.
- Continuity: Same-day booking confirmation and rapid results turnaround.
What you need to book
- Scan type: MRI scan
- Body part: e.g., brain, spine, knee, or full body (View all MRI body parts)
Preferred clinic location: nationwide coverage - Date & time: choose what suits youPayment: secure online checkout
Fast access to MRI scans allows patients to get answers quickly, often leading to earlier treatment and better outcomes.
What you need to book
Scan type
E.g. MRI scan.
Preferred clinic location
Nationwide coverage.
Date & time
Choose the date and time that suits your schedule.
Payment
Secure online checkout with 3-month interest free payment option.
