Get Answers Sooner with Direct Access MRI

Don’t Wait in Pain — Get Answers Sooner with Direct Access MRI

Pain has a way of taking over your day.

It starts small — a dull ache, a twinge when you move, something that just doesn’t feel quite right. But as days turn into weeks, uncertainty creeps in. You begin to wonder what’s causing it… and how long it will take to get answers.

For many people, the next step feels obvious: book a GP appointment and start the process.

But what if you didn’t have to wait?

When the System Slows You Down

Traditional healthcare pathways are designed to be thorough — but they’re not always fast.

In many cases, getting an MRI scan means:

  • Waiting for a GP appointment
  • Explaining your symptoms
  • Being referred for imaging
  • Then waiting again for availability

Each step adds time. And when you’re in pain or discomfort, that waiting can feel frustrating — even overwhelming.

You Don’t Have to Wait to Take Action

MRI Scan for Ankle Pain
MRI Scan for Back Pain

If something doesn’t feel right, it’s important to listen to your body.

With direct access MRI, you can take control of the next step without delays.

That means:

  • No need to wait for a referral
  • No unnecessary appointments
  • No long waiting lists

Instead, you can move forward straight away — with clarity and confidence.

What Is Direct Access MRI?

Direct access MRI allows you to book a scan yourself, without going through a GP first.

It’s a safe, clinically reviewed process designed for people who want answers sooner.

Before your scan:

  • Your request is reviewed by experienced clinicians
  • The scan is checked for suitability
  • You’re guided through the right next steps

So while the process is faster, it never compromises on care.

👉 Learn more about the types of scans available on our
MRI scan services page

Why Acting Early Matters

Pain is often your body’s way of telling you something needs attention.

Getting a scan sooner can help:

  • Identify the cause of your symptoms
  • Rule out more serious concerns
  • Give you peace of mind
  • Help you start the right treatment faster

The sooner you understand what’s happening, the sooner you can do something about it.

From Uncertainty to Clarity

One of the hardest parts of ongoing pain isn’t just the discomfort — it’s the unknown.

You might find yourself asking:

  • Is this serious?
  • Will it get worse?
  • What should I do next?

An MRI scan gives you answers.

With detailed imaging and expert reporting, you can move forward with confidence — whether that’s treatment, physiotherapy, or simply reassurance.

👉 Book your scan today and take control of your health journey.

A Simpler, Faster Way Forward

At New Horizons Imaging, the process is designed to be straightforward:

  1. Choose the scan you need
  2. Book online in minutes
  3. Clinical review ensures it’s appropriate
  4. Attend your appointment quickly
  5. Receive your results without delay

No barriers. No unnecessary steps. Just a clear path to answers.

At NHI Imaging, we provide fast, accurate MRI scans designed to give you answers — without long waiting times.

👉 Book your scan or speak to our team today:
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Take Control of Your Health

Waiting isn’t always the best option — especially when you’re in pain.

If you’re dealing with ongoing discomfort, injury, or unexplained symptoms, you don’t have to rely on a slow process to move forward.

You can take the next step today.

Useful Information on our MRI Scanning Service

Want to find out more about our services?
Call us today on 0113 873 1310 or email us at info@nhimaging.co.uk

Flexible MRI Scanning Pricing

Routine MRI

from

£400

Multiple body area pricing below

TARGETED MRI FOR CHOSEN BODY AREA - CAN BE BOOKED WITH 'WHOLE BODY'

✓ Scan chosen specific body area
✓ Ideal for pain, injury or ongoing symptoms
✓ High-resolution diagnostic imaging
✓ Radiologist report included
✓ Fast appointments available
✓ Additional body area pricing available below

What can a Routine MRI scan?
  • Joints such as knee, shoulder, hip, ankle, elbow and wrist
  • Spine areas including cervical, thoracic and lumbar
  • Soft tissues, muscles and ligaments
  • Targeted assessment of one specific area of concern
When is a Routine MRI suitable?
  • Ongoing pain or discomfort in one or more areas
  • Sports injuries or suspected ligament damage
  • Joint, spinal or soft tissue concerns
  • Follow-up imaging for a known issue
Why choose this scan?
  • Focused imaging for one specifc area/s of concern
  • Ideal when symptoms are localised
  • Faster and more targeted than broader screening
  • Option to add additional body areas if needed

Targeted scan for a specific area, joint or region of concern

*Whole Body MRI

Total

£1500

Includes a basic spine scan

Comprehensive internal body screening across major organs

✓ Covers head, neck, chest, abdomen & pelvis
✓ Screens 10+ major organs in one session
✓ Early detection of cysts, masses & abnormalities
✓ Radiologist report included
✓ Fast appointments available
✱ Does not include joints (e.g. knees, shoulders, hips etc)

What does the Whole Body MRI include?

This scan provides a detailed internal overview of all major body cavities and organs.

Head

  • Brain structure & tumour screening
  • White matter disease analysis (AI-supported)
  • Aneurysm / vascular screening

Neck

  • Soft tissue & lymph node assessment
  • Thyroid & salivary gland review

Chest

  • Chest wall & mediastinal structures
  • Major vessels overview

Abdomen

  • Liver, organs & abdominal structures
  • Cysts, masses, fluid detection

Pelvis

  • Bladder, rectum & reproductive organs
  • Prostate & nodal assessment

Spine

  • Disc health & nerve compression
  • Degeneration, fractures & cord signal
  • The whole spine is scanned

This scan covers the major internal body regions shown below.

Whole Body MRI coverage areas

Whole Body MRI coverage areas

What is NOT included?

This is not a musculoskeletal (MSK) scan.

  • Does not assess joints (knees, hips, shoulders, elbows)
  • Does not include sports injuries or ligament damage
  • Not suitable for joint pain investigations

Need joint-specific imaging? View our Routine MRI options

Why choose this scan?

A cost-effective way to screen your entire core body in a single session.

  • Covers 10+ organs at once
  • Less than half the cost of individual scans
  • Ideal for proactive health screening
  • Helps detect issues early before symptoms develop

Internal body scan – not a musculoskeletal (joint) scan

Optional - Routine MRI: Additional Body Area Pricing

2 Body Areas

£650

3 Body Areas

£900

4 Body Areas

£1150

Body Area Options

Select during the booking process from the following:

Upper Body → Head, brain, neck, shoulders, arms, chest

(Head, brain, neck, shoulders, arms)

Brain
Brain MRA
Brain Venogram
Head
Pituitary
IAMs
Sinuses
Mastoid
Jaw
Oral cavity
TMJs
Bilateral Brachial plexus

Shoulder - left
Shoulder - right

Upper arm - Left
Upper arm - right
Radius-ulna (arm) - left
Radius-ulna (arm) - right

Elbow

Wrist - Left
Wrist - Right
Carpal Tunnel
Scaphoid

Hand - left
Hand - right

Chest
Thorax
Sternum

Spine - Neck (Cervical)

Mid Body (Torso / Abdomen & Pelvis) → Chest, abdomen, internal organs, pelvis

(Chest, abdomen, organs, pelvis)

Abdomen
Pelvis
Gynae Pelvis
Prostate
Scrotum

Bladder
Urinary bladder
Urinary tract
Renal
Kidneys

Liver
Pancreas
Gallbladder and bile ducts and pancreas (MRCP)

Stomach
Bowel
Colon
Small Bowel
Small Intestine (Enterography)
Rectum

Breast

Spinal cord
Spine - Thoracic

Ilium
Sacroiliac joint - left
Sacroiliac joint - right

Lower Body → Hips, thighs, knees, legs, ankles, feet

(Hips, thighs, knees, legs, feet)

Hip

Upper leg - left
Upper leg - right

Knee - left
Knee - right
Patella (knee) - left
Patella (knee) - right

Lower Leg - left
Lower Leg - right

Ankle - left
Ankle - right

Foot - left
Foot - right

Toes - left
Toes - right

Spine - Lower Back (Lumbar)

Any questions?
Get in touch today to find out how
New Horizons Imaging can help you.

Contact NH Imaging Today today to find out more
Call us today on 0113 873 1310 or email us at info@nhimaging.co.uk