CT & MRI Imaging: Wood Green CDC

NCL Wide

CT and MRI scans are available through GP direct-access appointments. Results will be provided to the referrer within five working days or directly to the emergency department for urgent cases. Critical findings are highlighted to the GP via an alert system.

If not received enquire by email
e: referrals.woodgreencdc@nhs.net

For CT/MRI service queries
Ebuka Iloha, CT/MRI Lead Radiographer
e: chukwuebuka.iloha@nhs.net 

For operational queries
Michael Adebowale, Operational Service Manager
e: m.adebowale@nhs.net 


Non-specific Symptoms (NSS) Rapid Diagnostic Centre pathway

Wood Green CDC supports the Rapid Diagnostic Centre pathway from North Middlesex University Hospital via its CT department. This enables faster imaging access for patients with non-specific symptoms such as unexplained weight loss, abdominal pain, or fatigue. The pathway helps to:

  • rule cancer in or out 
  • recommend next steps
  • suggest primary care follow-up where needed.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusions

  • Adult patients aged 18+
  • Ambulant or partially ambulant patients
    • the CDC can accommodate patients who can move in and out of a wheelchair independently or with minimal assistance. A hoist is available at the CDC but patients should be advised to bring their own sling if possible
  • See download for more detailed criteria for CT & MRI.

Exclusions

  • Paediatrics
  • Transport patients
  • Obstetrics

For CT

  • CT colonography, interventional

For MRI

  • Patients with heart cardiac pacemakers/ICD, pacing wire or cardiac loop recorders
  • Breast, proctograms, cardiac

How to Refer

EMIS form

Referral methods: Email

Routine imaging requests

  • Haringey and Islington practices where ICE is installed should request scans via that system.
    Guidance on ICE is available 
  • Otherwise complete the Imaging Adult Referral Form NCL - Wood Green CDC form.

GP direct-access urgent suspected cancer imaging requests

  • Complete the Urgent Direct Access Imaging Request Form (adult & paed) Suspected Cancer – NCL form.

Email forms to referrals.woodgreencdc@nhs.net

If imaging supports referral for urgent suspected cancer (USC), a separate USC referral form will need to be completed (see relevant USC service page for details, search 'urgent suspected cancer').

Where to find the forms

  • NCL Global Documents > Investigations 
  • NCL Global Documents > Urgent Suspected Cancer (formerly 2WW)

NSS Rapid Diagnostic Centre referrals

See the How to Order the NSS/RDC pathway test bundle on the dedicated ICE page for referral instructions.


Downloads



Review date: Saturday, 31 July 2027