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Screening · London

Private executive health screen in London, tailored, not template.

A tailored screen that matches your age, sex and risk profile - with a consultant discussion beforehand and an honest conversation about what a screen can and cannot tell you.

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Indicative pricing

What an executive health screen actually costs in London.

Indicative ranges across UK private providers.

In short

£750-£1,500, with a structured report in 3-5 days.

Screen type Indicative range
Core executive screen £750–£1,500
Comprehensive executive screen £1,500–£2,800
Executive + full-body MRI £2,500–£4,500
Executive + cardiac work-up £2,000–£3,800
Executive + prostate mpMRI (men) £2,200–£4,000
Annual repeat screen £700–£1,400

Prices vary by clinic, the breadth of the panel, and which add-ons (full-body MRI, cardiac work-up or prostate/pelvic imaging) you include.

The problem

A useful screen - if the panel matches you.

Off-the-shelf executive packages tend to over-test in some areas and miss what actually matters for your age, sex and risk profile.

  • Is it right for you?

    For some people a screen is genuinely worthwhile; for others it causes more worry than benefit. It is worth being honest about which.

  • What happens after?

    A report on its own is not enough - ask for the findings to be explained and any follow-up to be set out.

What it shows

The panel that actually earns its keep.

An executive screen covers a lot of ground - and comes with a real trade-off. Here is what it looks at, and the honest catch.

  • Cardiovascular risk stratification

    ECG, lipids, blood pressure and a validated risk calculator to place you on a real risk curve.

  • Cancer screening (age-appropriate)

    The right cancer checks for your age and sex - not everything, only what evidence supports.

  • Metabolic health (HbA1c, lipids, liver)

    Screens for diabetes, high cholesterol and fatty liver, with a clear read on what to change.

  • Cognitive baseline

    A short validated cognitive assessment to set a personal baseline for the years ahead.

  • Mental-health screen

    Structured screens for anxiety, depression and burnout, discussed with the consultant.

  • 24-hour BP monitoring

    Ambulatory blood pressure over a full day - the gold standard for spotting real hypertension.

  • Sleep + stress + burnout screen

    Validated screens for sleep quality, stress load and executive burnout, honestly discussed.

  • Red flag: high-value screening but not a guarantee

    A screen can miss things and can find harmless ones - see the honest-limits box below.

Executive screen options

Not all executive screens are the same.

What each option on your quote is actually for.

  • Core executive screen

    Half-day: consultation, bloods, ECG, urinalysis, cardiovascular risk score.

  • Comprehensive full-day screen

    Fuller work-up: bloods, ECG, spirometry, cognitive, mood, 24-hour BP, dietician review.

  • Executive + full-body MRI

    Adds a radiation-free full-body MRI screen to the core or comprehensive day.

  • Executive + cardiac work-up

    Adds echocardiogram, stress test or cardiac MRI for those with cardiac risk.

  • Executive + prostate mpMRI (men)

    Adds a prostate multiparametric MRI to the men’s executive day.

  • Executive + gynae screen (women)

    Adds a gynaecology review with cervical screening and pelvic ultrasound.

  • Annual repeat screen

    A focused repeat for returning clients, tracking key markers year on year.

  • Post-illness comeback screen

    A tailored screen after a significant illness to check organ recovery and set a new baseline.

Honest limits and safety

What a screen can - and cannot - do.

The most important thing is understanding what a screen can and cannot tell you. Both are worth understanding before you arrive.

  • Screening is not a guarantee

    Even the best screens miss things. Treat the day as a considered look, not a clean bill of health.

  • Incidental findings are common

    At some panels, 30-50% of screens find something harmless that leads to more tests. It is worth asking for the numbers before you book.

  • Discuss trade-offs before booking

    A phone call with your consultant covers the honest costs and benefits of each add-on.

  • Consultants explain onward pathways

    If something is found, your consultant sets out the exact next step - specialist, imaging, or watchful waiting.

  • Pregnancy adjusts panels

    Some imaging and bloods are altered or deferred in pregnancy. The panel is adjusted accordingly.

  • Fasting for most bloods

    You will usually need to fast for 8-12 hours for lipids and glucose. Instructions are usually sent in advance.

  • Time commitment

    A core screen takes half a day; comprehensive and combined panels run a full day. Plan the day out.

  • Costs discussed upfront

    Every add-on has a clear price. Nothing is added without your explicit go-ahead.

  • Repeat interval individualised

    Annual is rarely the right answer for everyone. Your consultant recommends a personal interval.

Reading your report

A screening report can look intimidating. It isn't.

However much ground it covers, the report keeps to the same four parts.

A consultant physician reviewing an executive health screen report at a London clinic

A quiet reminder

The report is written for a clinician - so ask for it to be explained in plain terms.

Ask your clinician to talk you through it at your follow-up.

  1. 01 Header

    Indication and risk profile

    Your details, your reason for screening, and your personal risk profile going in.

  2. 02 Technique

    Which tests were included

    A clear list of every investigation on the day, so you and your GP can see exactly what was covered.

  3. 03 Findings

    An organ-by-organ summary

    Cardiovascular, metabolic, respiratory, cognitive, mental-health and imaging findings, plainly written.

  4. 04 Impression

    The conclusion: read this first

    Flags, follow-ups and reassurance up front - what matters, and what to do next.

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Frequently asked

Common questions about executive screens.

Quick answers on what is included, cost, referrals, timing, incidental findings and follow-up.

  • What does an executive health screen include?

    A consultant physician consultation, examination, bloods (HbA1c, lipids, liver, kidney, thyroid), ECG, urinalysis, cardiovascular risk score, and - on comprehensive panels - cognitive, mood, sleep, spirometry and 24-hour BP. Add-ons include full-body MRI, cardiac work-up and prostate or pelvic imaging.

  • How is it different from a comprehensive health check?

    The names are used loosely. Both are consultant-led. Which is right for you depends on your age, history and risk.

  • How much does a private executive health screen cost in London?

    A core screen is typically £750-£1,500 and a comprehensive screen £1,500-£2,800. Adding a full-body MRI or cardiac work-up pushes the total to £2,000-£4,500.

  • Do I need a referral?

    Self-referral is standard for an executive health screen. A clinician conversation first helps make sure the panel is the right choice for you.

  • How much time should I set aside?

    A core screen is a half-day; a comprehensive or combined-imaging screen is a full day. Appointments are usually scheduled back to back to limit waiting around.

  • What if the screen finds something I did not expect?

    Incidental findings are common - at some panels, 30-50% of screens find something that is either harmless or of uncertain significance. Your consultant explains what it means and sets out the exact next step.

  • How often should I repeat an executive screen?

    Rarely every year. For most people, every 2-3 years is enough, with a shorter interval if you have specific risk factors. Your consultant recommends a personal interval on the day.

  • Will my insurance cover it?

    Bupa, AXA, Vitality, Aviva, WPA, Cigna and Healix may cover a scan or test where it is medically indicated, depending on your policy.

  • When should I add a full-body MRI to the executive screen?

    An MRI is worth adding when you have a strong family history of cancer, unexplained symptoms, or simply want a radiation-free structural overview. The trade-off with incidental findings is worth understanding before you decide.

  • When should I see a GP urgently instead of booking a screen?

    If you have new bleeding, unintentional weight loss, chest pain, breathlessness, a new lump, or any acute symptom - see a GP or A&E first. A scheduled screen is not the right route for urgent problems.

Related tests

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In practice, in London

What executive health screen looks like on the ground in London

With executive health screen, the London question is usually about report turnaround and the radiologist reading it - not whether the scan is available. Waiting lists on the NHS for executive health screen vary widely by borough and by how the GP letter reads. Privately in London, a slot inside the same week is often possible, sometimes within 48 hours if there’s a cancellation. The difference isn’t clinical quality - the consultants are frequently the same faces you’d see on the NHS - it’s the calendar.

In practice, a private executive health screen appointment in London means a named consultant, a proper hour in the room (or the equivalent on a video call), and a report you can actually read. Many of the imaging suites and endoscopy units used for private care sit within a mile of Harley Street or in Chelsea and Fulham, and turnaround on findings is measured in days, not weeks. For executive health screen specifically, the difference between a routine report and a sub-speciality read is where private care earns its keep.

It is worth being clear about what a private pathway for executive health screen can and can’t promise. It can compress a wait, put you in front of a subspecialist quickly, and get a proper report in your hands within a week. It can’t rewrite what the imaging or the bloods say. Setting that expectation up front tends to make the whole experience less stressful.