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CT Scanning

What is a CT Scan?

A CT scan takes detailed images of the inside of your body. It helps diagnose and monitor conditions and checks how a treatment is working.

How a CT Scan Works

X-ray equipment rotates around your body to take images from different angles. A computer processes the images to provide a detailed picture of the inside of the body.

What to Expect When Receiving a CT Scan

Before the Appointment

Your doctor will tell you if you need to fast, follow a special diet, or drink a contrast drink before your scan. You should also inform your doctor about any medical conditions, medications, allergies, and if you are pregnant before the appointment.

If you are claustrophobic, discuss this with your doctor. They can give you a sedative to help you relax.

Wear loose, comfortable clothing, and remove any jewellery. Avoid clothes with zippers or metal objects.

During the Appointment

You’ll lie flat on a bed while a scanner moves around you. Sometimes, the radiographer may give you a contrast medium to enhance the images. The medium can cause a temporary warm feeling or metallic taste.

You’ll need to lie very still for a clear image.

Risks and Complications of a CT Scan

Risks are rare for CT scans, but it is important to be aware of them. Risks and complications include:

  • Allergic reaction to the contrast medium
  • Repeated scans carry a small risk of radiation exposure

How to Recover Following a CT Scan

After the scan, you should be able to go home. If you had a contrast medium or a sedative, you may need monitoring for a short while. If you had a sedative, you should rest at home until the effects wear off.

Our Prices

CT Scanning
Price
CT Scan​ - 1 Area
£
595.00
CT Scan​ - 2 Areas
£
745.00
CT Scan​ - 3 Areas
£
895.00
CT Scan​ - 4 Areas
£
1045.00
Additional cost if contrast is required
£
100.00

Patient Pathway

Step 1

After receiving your referral, we will contact you to arrange a suitable time and date for your scan.

Step 2

Following the scheduling of your appointment, you will need to attend one of our clinics in Leeds or Sheffield for your scan.

Step 3

After you have attended your appointment, a consultant will prepare a written report. This will be sent to your referring clinician 48 hours after your appointment.

Step 4

If you require a copy of your report/images after discussion with your referrer, please contact us, and we can arrange this.

The Process

Your healthcare journey in 4 easy steps...

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Within 24 hours by somebody from our team.
We'll offer you an appointment date and time to suit you.

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Attend your appointment on your chosen date and time to see our highly qualified consultant.

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We'll refer you for any further tests, treatments or reviews you might need, and take care of the booking processes following your appointment.

Payment Options

Self Pay

We understand that immediate access to healthcare is sometimes essential. With our self-pay service, there are no waiting lists. Within 24 hours, you will be offered a consultation date to see a medical professional that is convenient for you. Our expert team can then give you an assessment and treatment within 1 week of your consultation.

Your consultation and any tests, scans or investigations will be charged separately, however all of these costs will be quoted to you before anything commences and you are under no obligation to continue your treatment with us unless you are happy to do so.

To find a full overview of our services and prices, please visit our Prices page.

Medical Insurance

If you are paying for your procedure or treatment with medical insurance, you will need to liaise closely with the insurance provider throughout the process.

​​Before attending your first appointment, you should contact your insurance company to check that that your condition is covered for all stages of treatments.​

You will need to visit your GP and ask them to refer you to The LivingCare Group at Thorpe Park Clinic for a private procedure. Your GP will write a letter of referral and then either you or your GP can contact us to arrange your first appointment.

Common Questions Relating to a CT Scan

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