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X-ray & Fluoroscopy Imaging: North Middlesex University Hospital

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The imaging service at North Middlesex University Hospital (NMUH) offers walk-in X-rays for GP direct access.

  • Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9am-6pm

The imaging service at NMUH offers GP direct access referrals for fluoroscopy for barium swallows and barium meals 

  • By appointment only: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9am-5pm

Patient results

X-ray results are provided back to the referrer and GP within seven to 10 working days (maximum 28 days). 

Fluoroscopy results turnaround may depend on the urgency of the request. The expected time is within 28 days.

If not received enquire by email.
e: northmid.radiology@nhs.net

Patient transport

When referring a patient who needs hospital transport or who has mobility difficulties, please clearly mark this in the referral. This will help ensure that NMUH (Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust)  has the appropriate number of staff during the patient's appointment and while they wait for their transport home.

Healthcare professional enquiries

e: northmid.radiology@nhs.net

List of X-ray examinations NOT accepted unless indicated

If the below table does not answer your query, please consult a radiologist

Request Not Indicated Indicated
L-spine / T-spine 20-55 yrs Only for trauma or any other red flags
Abdomen Constipation Obstruction
Ribs ? # Pneumothorax / rib pathology
Coccyx ? # Pathology
Nasal bone ? #  
Calcaneus / foot / ankle ? spur ? # with history of trauma/pathology
Abdomen / pelvis Lost coil US first, if not found then X-ray
Sinuses No longer performed      
Mastoids No longer performed      
Salivary glands No longer performed      
TMJs No longer performed     From ENT clinic only
Skull ? #/headaches Bony lumps/Sutures (paediatrics)

 

How to Refer

EMIS form

Referral methods: Email, Hand to Patient

  • For routine requests, complete the Imaging Request Form – NMUH form
    Patients can bring in a paper referral form, alternatively the form can be emailed to northmid.radiology@nhs.net
  • For all GP Direct Access urgent suspected cancer imaging requests, complete the Urgent Direct Access Imaging Request Form (adult & paed) Suspected Cancer – NCL form and email to northmid.radiology@nhs.net

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

Please note: To avoid delay complete all necessary information including a signature/GMC and date on the form. Failure to do this may cause delays to patient imaging.  

Non-medical referrers need to be approved by the trust before requesting examinations involving ionising and non-ionising radiation.

Patients must attend for X-ray within 90 days of receipt of the referral form.

For emailed requests please remind patients that they will NOT receive an appointment for their X-ray.

Where to find the forms

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

Locations

North Middlesex University Hospital

X-ray level 0

Sterling Way, London N18 1QX

Review date: Wednesday, 15 July 2026