Concierge screening imaging · UK
Full-body MRI health screen - the executive scan, done properly.
A whole-body MRI in one 60–90 minute sitting - no radiation, no contrast in most cases. Booked in days, reported by a UK consultant radiologist in 5–10 working days, with an honest conversation about incidental findings.
Why patients choose us
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A subspecialty consultant radiologist’s report
Body, MSK, neuro or uroradiology consultants read the scan that fits - not a generalist working through a list.
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Booked in days, not weeks
Weekday, evening and weekend slots across London and the major UK cities.
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Independent, and free
We take no fee from clinics, so the recommendation - including "don’t bother" - is impartial and costs you nothing.
Indicative pricing
What a full-body MRI health screen costs privately in the UK.
Indicative ranges across our partner imaging units. Send the details and we quote firm figures across two or three options, with cover checked.
In short
Full-body MRI in our network: £2,000–£4,500, report in 5–10 working days.
| Procedure | Indicative range | Typical duration | Stay |
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| Full-body MRI (torso, pelvis, spine) | £1,600–£2,400 | 45–60 min | 5–7 working days |
| Full-body MRI including brain | £2,000–£3,000 | 60–75 min | 5–10 working days |
| Full-body MRI with brain and prostate | £2,400–£3,600 | 75–90 min | 7–10 working days |
| Premium bundle (MRI + calcium score + bloods) | £3,000–£4,500 | Half-day | 10–14 working days |
| Focused MRI (single body area) | £450–£900 | 30–45 min | 3–5 working days |
| Screening consultation only | £200–£400 | 30 min | Same visit |
Prices vary by protocol (brain, prostate, diffusion), by scanner (1.5T vs 3T), and by whether a calcium score is bundled. We come back with a firm quote within one working day.
The problem
Screening MRI is only useful when it’s done well - and reported honestly.
The self-pay screening market is noisy. A useful full-body MRI needs a proper protocol, a subspecialty radiologist and a clinician who will talk you through incidental findings without triggering months of anxious follow-up.
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What a screen finds
Cancers with mass effect, aneurysms, spinal disease, kidney and liver lesions. Around 1 in 20 scans changes management.
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What it can’t find
Early lung cancer, coronary disease, colon cancer and most breast cancer - those need targeted screens.
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Incidentalomas are the trap
30–40% of scans show a benign finding needing follow-up. A grown-up service tells you the plan up front.
The journey
From enquiry to recovery - what happens, in order.
One team from first message through operation, histology and follow-up.
Phase 1 · Before
Workup, imaging, planning
Phase 2 · On the day
Theatre and recovery
Phase 3 · After
Review and follow-up
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Before
Tell us what you’re looking for
Age, symptoms, family history, prior scans. Two-minute form.
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Before
We match you to the right provider
Within one working day: three proper providers, protocol, radiologist subspecialty and price.
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Before
Safety questionnaire
Metal implants, pacemakers, claustrophobia. Kidney function if contrast may be needed.
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On the day
The scan
60–90 minutes on a 1.5T or 3T scanner. Music, ear defenders, prone options as needed.
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On the day
Same-day imaging release
Your scan uploads to a secure PACS the same day.
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After
Consultant report
Subspecialty consultants report the scan within 5–10 working days.
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After
Walkthrough of the report
A clinician talks you through findings, incidentalomas and any next steps.
Typical end-to-end: 1–2 weeks from enquiry to reported scan.
When it helps
When a full-body MRI is the right step.
The situations where a whole-body MRI adds something - plus the red flag that means targeted work-up instead.
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Strong family history of cancer
A first-degree relative with early cancer, without a specific gene panel indication.
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Vague, persistent symptoms
Weight loss, fatigue or pain that hasn’t been explained.
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Executive baseline at 40+
A single baseline against which future changes are compared.
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Peace-of-mind screening
Legitimate - as long as the follow-up pathway is clear before the scan.
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BRCA/Lynch carriers
Part of a wider surveillance plan - not a replacement for organ-specific screening.
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Prior cancer, in surveillance
Sometimes used alongside oncologist follow-up - discuss with your team first.
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Anxiety about missed disease
Reassuring, but the incidentaloma rate is real - we talk you through both sides.
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Red flag: don’t bypass symptoms
Chest pain, blood in stool, breast lump or new severe headache need targeted work-up now.
Procedure options
Screening protocols vary. So does what they find.
Options within the protocol - regions, sequences and add-ons.
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1.5T vs 3T
3T gives higher resolution; 1.5T is quieter and less prone to artefact in the chest and abdomen.
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Diffusion-weighted (DWIBS)
Adds functional imaging - highlights cellular disease. Standard in serious protocols.
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With brain
Adds 15–25 minutes. Picks up aneurysms, meningiomas and white-matter change.
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With prostate mpMRI
Multi-parametric prostate sequences - a stronger prostate look than a standard pelvis view.
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With cardiac calcium score
A low-dose CT of the heart added on - the single best way to screen coronary risk.
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Contrast or no contrast
Most screening MRIs are non-contrast. Gadolinium added only to characterise a specific finding.
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Head-to-toe including limbs
Longer and more expensive; occasionally justified when MSK symptoms overlap.
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Focused MRI as alternative
Sometimes a single-region MRI is the right answer - we say so if it fits.
Our vetted UK network
A small panel of radiologists, we picked them.
Consultant radiologists across London and the major UK cities. Introductions are made privately, once we understand your case.
Selection criteria
How we choose every consultant in our network.
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CQC-registered imaging centres with 1.5T or 3T MRI scanners and dedicated screening protocols
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UK GMC-registered consultant radiologists with body, MSK and neuro subspecialties reporting the same scan
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Written incidentaloma pathway shared before the scan, not after
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Structured post-scan clinician call to walk you through the report
Safety and recovery
What to expect afterwards - honestly.
The safety profile is well understood. What matters is choosing the right test, and reading the report honestly.
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No radiation
MRI uses magnetic fields and radio waves. Safe to repeat.
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Contrast usually not needed
Screening protocols are typically non-contrast; gadolinium reactions are rare.
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Claustrophobia is manageable
Wide-bore scanners, music, prone positioning and light sedation on request.
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Metal implants and pacemakers
Older devices may exclude MRI. The pre-scan questionnaire catches these.
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The incidentaloma problem
30–40% of scans reveal a finding needing follow-up. Most are benign.
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False reassurance
A clear MRI does not rule out coronary disease, early lung cancer or most breast cancer.
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Not everything is actionable
A small kidney cyst, a liver haemangioma or a disc bulge often need no action.
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Cost and repetition
Screening MRI is self-pay. Repeating annually rarely adds value.
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When to use A&E
Chest pain, sudden severe headache or sudden weakness do not wait for an outpatient scan.
Reading your operation note
Your operation note in four parts. Read the last one first.
Whichever centre does the scan, the report keeps to the same shape.
A quiet reminder
Surgical language is precise and can read coldly - we translate it for you.
If you would like us to talk you through the operation note and any histology before your review, just ask.
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Protocol and sequences
What was scanned and what wasn’t - regions, brain, prostate, contrast, diffusion.
- 02 Findings
Region-by-region description
Head, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis, spine. Each section reads as a mini-report.
- 03 Incidentals
Benign findings and significance
Cysts, haemangiomas, disc changes - flagged with a clear plan.
- 04 Impression
What matters and what to do next
Read this first - summary in plain language and any recommended follow-up.
Recognised by major UK insurers
Full-body MRI screening is almost never covered by UK private medical insurance - it’s a self-pay decision. Targeted MRI for a specific symptom is usually covered.
Frequently asked
Everything we get asked about full-body mri health screen.
Quick answers on approach, recovery, risks and cost.
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Does a full-body MRI replace other screening?
No. It complements but does not replace mammography, cervical screening, low-dose lung CT, coronary calcium score, colonoscopy or FIT, and PSA/mpMRI. A serious plan uses several tests.
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How often should I repeat a full-body MRI?
For average risk, every 2–4 years is enough. Annual scans rarely add value and increase incidentaloma follow-up.
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What are the odds of finding something?
Roughly 1 in 3 scans shows an incidental finding, most benign. About 1 in 20 changes management.
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Will I need contrast?
Most screening MRIs are non-contrast. Gadolinium is added only to characterise a specific finding, and kidney function is checked first.
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How much does a full-body MRI cost in the UK?
£1,600–£2,400 for torso and spine, £2,000–£3,000 with brain, £2,400–£3,600 with brain and prostate. Premium bundles run £3,000–£4,500. Insurers rarely cover screening.
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Is it safe if I have claustrophobia or implants?
Wide-bore scanners, music and light sedation help most people. Older pacemakers, some cochlear implants and some aneurysm clips may exclude MRI - the questionnaire catches these.
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