Thank you.
Your MRI booking
is confirmed.
Your selected appointment date has been reserved, and your questionnaire and payment have been received successfully.
Our clinical team will now complete a final review of the information you provided. You do not need to take any further action unless we contact you with a question or an important update.
Useful information for
your MRI visit.
Everything you need to know about arriving at Headingley Stadium, preparing for your scan and receiving your results.
Your Visit to Headingley Stadium
Arrival information, facilities and patient parking.
The MRI unit is a relocatable suite located at AMT Headingley Stadium, home of Leeds Rhinos. When you arrive, please make your way to the MRI unit and let our staff know that you have arrived.
You may wait within the stadium’s reception area, where a cafeteria is also available. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before your appointment.
Yes. Unlike many mobile MRI units, patients and accompanying relatives have access to the stadium’s indoor waiting area and cafeteria.
You can relax with a coffee before or after your appointment. Fully accessible toilets are also available on site.
Yes, dedicated parking is available for patients. Specific parking and arrival instructions will be included in your appointment confirmation email.
Safety & Preparation
What to wear, MRI safety and what the scan feels like.
Certain medical implants or metallic objects may prevent us from safely proceeding with an MRI scan. These may include:
- Pacemakers, including MR Unsafe and some MR Conditional models.
- Certain cochlear implants, programmable shunts or nerve stimulators.
- Metallic fragments in the eyes or retained shrapnel.
Please wear loose, comfortable, metal-free clothing. Avoid clothing containing zips, metallic fasteners, jewellery or underwire bras.
A gown will be provided if your clothing is not suitable for the scan.
MRI scanners naturally produce loud knocking, tapping and buzzing sounds while images are being taken.
We provide hearing protection and headphones with music to make the experience more comfortable.
MRI is a painless, non-invasive procedure. You will need to remain as still as possible while the images are taken.
You will hear a series of loud tapping or buzzing sounds, but our radiographers will remain in contact with you throughout the scan.
The scan itself typically takes approximately 20 to 30 minutes per body part.
Please arrive 15 minutes before your appointment so that the team can complete your final safety screening and prepare you for the scan.
Results & Payments
Reporting times, urgent findings and appointment policies.
Your scan will be reviewed by a qualified Consultant Radiologist or reporting radiographer.
Results are made available through a secure online portal, normally within 72 hours. Faster reporting options may be available at an additional cost.
If a scan reveals a serious or urgent finding, our radiologists will follow the appropriate escalation pathway.
We will contact you promptly and advise you to seek medical attention or consult your GP where appropriate.
Rescheduling is free of charge when you contact us at least 24 hours before your appointment.
Rescheduling within 24 hours may incur a £25 administration fee unless there is an urgent reason for the change.
Cancellations made with at least 48 hours’ notice may be eligible for a refund, minus a £25 administration fee.
Cancellations made with less than 48 hours’ notice, missed appointments or late arrival may be non-refundable.
If your scan is declined for safety reasons following review of information declared during booking, a full refund will be issued.
Where previously undisclosed information or an implant prevents the scan from proceeding, a partial refund, minus applicable administration fees, may be issued.
A specialist Consultant Radiologist will review your images and prepare a detailed report.
Reports are typically sent to you or your clinician within 24 to 72 hours, depending on the reporting service selected.
Still have a question before your scan?
Our patient support team will be happy to help with your appointment, preparation or arrival instructions.
Before your
MRI appointment.
A few simple preparations will help your appointment run smoothly and ensure the team can complete your scan safely.
Check your confirmation email
Review your appointment date, time, location and any specific preparation instructions sent by our team.
Arrive 15 minutes early
Arriving early gives the radiography team time to complete your final safety checks before the scan begins.
Wear metal-free clothing
Choose loose, comfortable clothing without metallic zips, fasteners, jewellery or underwire.
Bring relevant information
Have details of previous surgery, medical implants or relevant clinical information available if requested.
Tell us about implants
Please make sure all implants, metallic fragments and previous procedures have been declared before your appointment.
Contact us if anything changes
Let our team know if your health, medication, implant status or ability to attend changes before the appointment.
Unsure whether you need to tell us something?
Contact the patient support team before your appointment and we will help you with the next steps.
Finding the
MRI unit.
Your scan will take place at AMT Headingley Stadium in Leeds. Here is everything you need to plan your journey and arrival.
AMT Headingley Stadium
Home of Leeds Rhinos
St Michael’s Lane
Headingley, Leeds
LS6 3BR
Check your email
Review your confirmation email before travelling, including the parking and arrival instructions provided by our team.
Follow the MRI signs
When you reach the stadium, follow your booking instructions and signs directing you towards the MRI unit.
Let the team know
On arrival at the MRI unit, let a member of staff know you are there and they will guide you through the next steps.
We recommend arriving 15 minutes early. Arriving more than 15 minutes after your scheduled appointment time may mean that your scan cannot proceed.
What happens
on the day.
From checking in to completing your scan, our team will guide you through every stage of your appointment.
Arrive and check in
Arrive approximately 15 minutes early and let the MRI team know that you are there. A member of staff will welcome you and confirm your appointment details.
Complete final safety checks
The radiography team will review your safety information, discuss any implants or previous surgery and answer any questions before the scan begins.
Have your MRI scan
You will be positioned comfortably and asked to remain still while the images are taken. Hearing protection and music will be provided during the scan.
Leave and await your report
Once the scan is complete, you can usually leave straight away. Your images will then be reviewed and your report issued through the agreed secure process.
You will be supported throughout
Our team will explain each step and remain in communication with you during the scan.
Feeling nervous about your MRI?
Contact our team before your appointment and we will explain what to expect and answer your questions.
Experts in
MRI scanning
Non-invasive, high-resolution imaging that provides detailed insight to support accurate diagnosis, treatment planning and peace of mind.