Private MRI. Skip The GP. Get Answers Fast.

Private MRI. Skip the GP. Get Answers Faster.

When something doesn’t feel right, the last thing you want is delays.

At New Horizons Imaging, you can book your MRI scan directly — no GP referral required. That means no waiting weeks for an appointment, no unnecessary steps, and no barriers between you and the answers you need.

In many cases, traditional imaging pathways require a GP or specialist referral before you can even begin the process. But here, you’re in control from the very start.

Take Control of Your Health Today

Whether you’re dealing with ongoing pain, a sports injury, or simply want clarity, you can:

  • Book your scan online in minutes
  • Choose a time that fits your schedule
  • Be seen in as little as 24–48 hours
  • Receive fast, expert-reviewed results

No referrals. No waiting lists. Just straightforward access to advanced diagnostic imaging.

How It Works

MRI Scan for Ankle Pain
MRI Scan for Back Pain

Booking your MRI scan is simple:

  1. Choose your scan – Select the area you’d like investigated
  2. Book directly online – No GP appointment needed
  3. Clinical review – The expert team ensures your scan is appropriate
  4. Attend your appointment – Fast, comfortable, and stress-free
  5. Get your results quickly – So you can take the next step with confidence

For many common scans — including musculoskeletal and non-emergency neurological imaging — you can refer yourself safely and easily.

Why Avoid the GP Referral Route?

While GPs play an important role in healthcare, waiting for a referral can slow everything down.

With direct access MRI:

  • You save valuable time
  • You avoid unnecessary appointments
  • You get clarity sooner
  • You can start treatment faster

In a system where diagnostic delays are increasingly common, faster access to imaging can make a real difference.

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

Expert Imaging, Without the Wait

You’ll still receive the same high standard of care — just without the delays.

  • Advanced MRI technology
  • Detailed imaging of soft tissue, joints, and organs
  • Expert radiologist reports
  • Comfortable, patient-first environment

All designed to give you clear, accurate answers as quickly as possible.

Book Your MRI Scan — No Referral Needed

Your health shouldn’t have to wait.

With New Horizons Imaging, you can skip the GP, skip the delays, and get straight to the answers.

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

Don’t Ignore What Your Body Is Telling You

Pain isn’t something you should have to “put up with.”

If something doesn’t feel right, it’s worth finding out why.

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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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