Up to 4,800 MRI appointments per year available to people in the Yorkshire area delivering faster access to scans and results
Following an investment of £3.5m in the latest diagnostic technology, Spire Harrogate Clinic is proud to offer up to 4,800 MRI appointments per year, to people living in and around the Yorkshire area. Offering same day appointments where available, patients can benefit from quicker and more accurate diagnoses, earlier treatment plans and peace of mind.
The latest AI technology delivers a higher-quality images and therefore more accurate diagnoses. While the speed of the scanner reduces the amount of time the patient needs to lie still, the increased size of the machine means a larger range of body shapes, sizes and conditions can be scanned for. All this makes for a more comfortable experience for the patient who will also have a choice of mood lighting and music, to relax to during the scanning process.
In addition to the X-ray and ultrasound services, the new MRI scanner will support general surgery and women’s health, as well as the investigation of orthopaedic, neurology, and urology conditions.
The investment marks a significant milestone in the expansion of Spire Healthcare’s Clinic services, ensuring patients have fast access to outstanding, personalised care within their local communities.
Opened in December 2024, Spire Harrogate Clinic is part of a growing network of new community clinics from Spire Healthcare which complements our 38 hospitals across England, Scotland, and Wales.
Hannah Whitaker, Imaging Manager at Spire Harrogate Clinic, said:
At Spire Healthcare, we are committed to providing our patients with fast, safe, and expert-led access to diagnosis when they need it.
We understand that waiting for treatment can be stressful, so by offering same-day appointments, we can continue delivering the outstanding care that our community has come to expect from Spire Harrogate Clinic.
- The patient would need a medical referral from a GP or consultant in the form of a letter or referral form, this wouldn’t need to state Spire Harrogate – They’d then call us to check eligibility and book an appointment. We expect for the next few months at least, patients will be able to be seen as early as the same day.
- The GP or consultant could submit a referral on their behalf too. The patient will have the scan, we’ll report it on site and send the results to the relevant healthcare professional.
- Spire Harrogate Clinic provides outpatient and day case treatments by a team of dedicated consultants and healthcare professionals to self-funding and insured patients. With over 55 consultants, the clinical specialties include ophthalmology, neurology, dermatology, gynaecology, cosmetic, urology, orthopaedics, and a private GP service. In some specialties, they also see 13–18-year-olds.
- They also provide x-ray, ultrasound, and same day MRI scans as part of our diagnostic service.
- A comprehensive range of day case treatments, including cataracts, carpal tunnels, and steroid injections to name a few – Should a patient require surgery under general anaesthetic, they can have their procedure at one of the other local Spire Hospitals (Leeds, Methley or Elland) and return to the clinic for their aftercare.
