Clinic will not book you in without a referral? We issue it promptly.
Referral letters for private MRI, CT, ultrasound and X-ray scans, and referrals to private specialists and clinics, reviewed online by GMC-registered doctors and sent to you as a signed PDF.
- Full refundif the doctor can't issue it
- Same-day targetonce we have your details
- No GP appointmentsecure online request
A fraction of the cost of the scan itself. Price shown before you pay.
Which referral do you need?
Tap your situation and your request starts straight away.
Private scan & imaging referral
Referral letter for private MRI, CT, ultrasound or X-ray, where clinically appropriate.
Private specialist referral letter
A referral letter to support a private specialist or clinic appointment.
Not sure which one? Message us on WhatsApp and we'll tell you.
Start your request in under 2 minutes
Tell us which scan or specialist you need and why. Our team will confirm the next steps, including your secure questionnaire and payment link.
- No payment until we confirm your request
- Reviewed by a GMC-registered doctor
- Full refund if the doctor can't issue it
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Here’s exactly what happens next
- 1
We confirm your request
Usually by email and WhatsApp, with your secure questionnaire and payment link. No payment until then.
- 2
A GMC-registered doctor reviews it
They check your symptoms, history and any evidence, and decide whether the referral is clinically appropriate.
- 3
Your signed referral arrives
A secure PDF you can send straight to the imaging centre or clinic to book. Same-day target once we have everything.
What to have ready
You may be asked to upload some of these:
- What the clinic has asked for
- The scan or specialty you need
- How long you have had symptoms
- NHS App record or GP summary
- Previous scans or test results
- Hospital or GP letters
- Medication list or prescription
Good to know
- A referral is a clinical decision. The doctor issues one only where it is appropriate for your symptoms and history.
- Imaging providers and clinics set their own acceptance criteria, so check what yours requires before ordering.
- A referral is not a diagnosis and does not include reporting on the scan, which the imaging provider arranges.
- Referrals are only issued where clinically appropriate. If we can't issue yours, you get a full refund.
Your questions, answered
Can I get a private scan referral online?
Yes. A private scan and diagnostic imaging referral is completed online after a GMC-registered doctor reviews your questionnaire and any previous results. It costs £49 and you do not usually need a face-to-face appointment.
Can you refer me for an MRI, CT, ultrasound or X-ray?
Yes, where it is clinically appropriate for your symptoms and history. The referral names the scan and the body area so the imaging provider can book you in.
How much does a referral cost?
A private scan and diagnostic imaging referral is £49. A referral letter to a private specialist or clinic is £59. You see the exact price before you pay.
Can I get a private specialist referral letter?
Yes. A specialist referral letter sets out your symptoms, history and relevant results to support an appointment with a private consultant or clinic.
How quickly will I receive my referral?
We aim to issue approved referrals the same day once all the required information is available. This is a target rather than a guarantee.
Will I need a consultation?
Not usually. Most referrals are completed after the doctor reviews your questionnaire and evidence. A video or telephone consultation is only arranged if further clinical information is needed.
Will the private clinic definitely accept the referral?
Acceptance depends on the clinic's or imaging provider's own criteria, so please check what they require before ordering. Our referrals are signed by GMC-registered doctors.
Does the price include the scan or the report?
No. The fee covers the referral letter only. The imaging provider or clinic charges separately for the scan and for reporting on it.
What happens if you cannot issue the referral?
Then we refund the full service fee. A referral is a clinical decision, and the doctor issues one only where it is appropriate for your symptoms and history.
Is this service available across the UK?
Yes. Online referrals are available across the UK. You do not need to visit our Leicester clinic.
Life won’t wait. Neither do we.
Both referrals, one clear price. Pick yours and we’ll take it from there.
- Exact price shown before you pay
- Full refund if it can't be issued
- Secure & confidential
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