CT & MRI Imaging: UCLH

NCL Wide

Computerised tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, with some exclusions (see below), are available for GP direct access.

  • CT by appointment only: Monday to Friday 8am-8pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am-5pm
  • MRI by appointment only: Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am-5pm

Patient results

If results not received enquire by email.
e: uclh.referrals.imagingreportingrequests@nhs.net

For all booking queries

e: uclh.referrals.imaging.booking.office@nhs.net
t: 020 3456 7002 (Mon to Fri 8am to 8pm)

For clinical queries

e: uclh.referrals.imaging.secretaries@nhs.net
t: 020 3447 9070 (Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm)


Eligibility Criteria

Exclusions

CT

  • CT pulmonary angiograms: please refer patient to ED if PE is suspected.
  • CT cardiac 
  • CT under GA/IV sedation

MRI

  • MR Breast, MR arthrograms
  • Patients with clinically suspected cord/cauda equina compression should be admitted to A&E or UCLH ward. These scans are not performed as outpatient studies.

How to Refer

EMIS form

Complete the appropriate form

  • CT Imaging GP Direct Access Request Form – UCLH
  • MRI Imaging GP Direct Access Request Form – UCLH 

e: ucl-tr.UCHRadiology@nhs.net

Where to find the forms

  • NCL Global Docs > Investigations


Review date: Wednesday, 15 July 2026