The Best 7 MRI Hospitals in the UK

MRI scanners produce highly detailed imagery that requires careful analysis from radiologists. This is why it can take a week or more for NHS patients to receive their results, but not at Practice Plus Group.
During MRI Safety Week 2017, staff were encouraged to peer review their screening approach to address the issue of contraindicated referrals. The supporting checklist and form remained confidential.

1. Oxford University Hospitals

OUH has the largest tertiary hospital in Oxford and is named after 18th-century physician John Radcliffe. It includes a large maternity unit and specialises in neurology, paediatrics, gastroenterology, haematology, and urology. It also provides general medicine and surgery.
OUHT is committed to excellence in healthcare and is working towards Magnet Recognition, the highest achievement for professional nursing and midwifery practice. It has a strong commitment to staff wellbeing and was highly commended in the 2022 HSJ Freedom to Speak Up Organisation of the Year award.
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2. University College London Hospital

University College London Hospital is a large teaching hospital in the Fitzrovia area of the London Borough of Camden. It is closely associated with University College London (UCL), whose main campus is situated next door.
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) is used to take high-quality pictures of internal body structures, such as the brain, blood vessels, ligaments and joints. It can also detect disease in places that cannot be seen with an X-ray.
Patients having an MRI scan will be required to wear a hospital gown and should not bring any metal items, such as clothing fasteners, buttons, underwire bras or belts. The scanner makes loud tapping and knocking noises, so most people will be given ear plugs or headphones with music.

3. University Hospitals Birmingham

MRI scans are short, cylindrical scanners and you’ll lie on a bed that slides into the machine. You may be given a sedative to help you stay still.
Some MRI scans require having an injection of contrast dye to show certain parts of the body in more detail. This can cause side effects such as itching and tingling.
NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board have recently published the first of three reviews into University Hospitals Birmingham. This review ensured that services at the Trust remain safe and patients and their families can continue to access them with confidence.

4. University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

MRI scans produce detailed images of bones, ligaments and other structures within the body. They’re particularly useful for diagnosing problems with the nerves, joints and blood vessels.
The hospital is located in Coventry and has great transport links to surrounding cities such as Solihull, Rugby, Leamington Spa and Birmingham. Trains arrive at the hospital from across England every day, and there is also a bus station onsite.
Patients can be reassured that the hospital takes safety seriously and abides by strict MRI protocol. Results from MRI scans can take some time, as they require expert analysis by radiologists.

5. University Hospitals Bristol

A safe and non-invasive procedure, MRI allows doctors to see inside the body using strong magnetic fields and radio waves. During the scan, you lie on a table which moves through a large tunnel with powerful magnets. You may be given a sedative during the MRI to help you stay still, but most people find the procedure completely painless.
NHS waiting times for MRI scans can be long, but you can reduce the wait time by booking your scan as a private patient. You can do this with Practice Plus Group, and our MRI scans can be completed within one week of referral.

6. University Hospitals Leeds

An MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scan is a painless and non-invasive procedure used to explore injuries, tendons, muscles, bone marrow and other body structures. The scanner produces high-resolution images, which can reveal the cause of symptoms such as muscle aches and joint pains.
Patients must remain very still for the duration of the MRI, and some patients find it difficult to stay still. There are also loud tapping noises during the scan from magnetic coils switching on and off, so you will be provided with earplugs or headphones to wear.

7. University Hospitals Manchester

MRI scanners use magnetic fields and radio waves to produce two- and three-dimensional images of your body. They are best at detecting abnormalities of the bones, blood vessels and ligaments and can help with diagnosing a wide range of health conditions.
An MRI scan is usually done under a general anaesthetic. This is because babies and young children may be unable to hold still for the long period of time required to complete the test.
The hospital has a high level of patient safety and service quality. They recently launched a new communications programme during MRI Safety Week to support education of referrers and staff on what to look out for in terms of contraindicated referrals.