What you need to know
Private screening services explained
Immediate access to private health screening
Modern screening technology can help us understand and monitor our health, and to plan a healthier lifestyle. And it can detect and diagnose disease early, leading to successful treatment and outcomes.
Private screening services allow you to access screening technology and techniques without having to wait. And you don’t need a referral from a GP or other medical professional.
As the largest independent provider of private diagnostic services in the UK, Vista Health can provide the affordable screening you want, when you want it. Our network covers the entire UK, with over 60 locations providing screening services.
Why choose Vista Health?
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Affordable
FROM ONLY £XX - Depending on how quickly you’d like your screening session, and the location you choose. You can pay by debit or credit card, or spread the cost over three months, interest free.
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Accessible
Vista Health operates private diagnostic services at more than 60 locations throughout the UK, including 16 in London and clinics in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, as well as the English regions.
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Fast
With no waiting lists and seven-day appointments, you get fast access to our private diagnostic screening service. Refer yourself or book online today.
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Online booking
Choose your screening service, your preferred location and date, then self-refer or book online, with no need for a medical professional’s referral.
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Support
Our dedicated Patient Care Team is available from 8am to 8pm weekdays, and 8am to 1pm weekends.
What is private diagnostic screening, and how is it different from a scan?
In diagnostic healthcare we use the terms ‘scan’ and ‘screen’ for two different but closely related practices.
Screening is generally performed where patients don’t have symptoms. It’s used for preventative health checks, and to evaluate the likelihood of diseases developing in later life. It’s useful for people who want to understand their bodies, and where someone has a reason to think they may be at risk, for instance if they have a family history of a particular condition or disease.
A scan is a procedure where the patient is examined using technology to examine parts of the body, and to locate, identify and assess diseases, injuries and other potential problems. It’s usually performed when the patient is already displaying symptoms, but can also be used for preventative health checks within a scanning procedure.
What private screening services does Vista Health provide?
PRIVATE DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES
Vista Health is the largest independent provider of private diagnostic services in the UK, and we offer a wide range of popular screening procedures. See individual pages for more details.
SELECT A BODY PART
What can private health screening detect?
Health screening is a powerful tool in understanding the body, and an effective way of identifying potential health risks early on. It’s particularly useful where the patient does not yet have symptoms, but may be at higher than normal risk of developing a condition - for example if they have a family history of a particular disease, or other risks like high blood pressure or smoking. Screening techniques can be used for every part of the body, including the head, heart, spine, abdomen and limbs. Choose a body part to explore further.
Why choose Vista Health for private health screening
Vista Health is a specialised provider of private diagnostic services, and the UK’s leading independent operator of private MRI and other scanning facilities. We’re focused entirely on diagnostic services, so we invest in the latest technology and techniques and make them accessible and affordable.
With over 60 locations across the UK, no waiting lists and seven-day working, we can offer you an affordable, convenient scan appointment, fast.
Do I need a GP referral?
No. A key feature of the Vista Health private screening service is that you can self-refer or book online. This removes the need to arrange an appointment with your GP or other health professional, which could be inconvenient and add to the time you need to wait.
If, for any reason, you need or would prefer to have a referral, we can offer our own private GP referral service. This will be a virtual appointment, held online at a time that suits you.
Consultation rates are available with a 20% discount when you book along with your screening appointment.