What We Offer
The imaging services department at Harrogate District Dospital offers a range of different imaging techniques including:
- Plain film X-rays
- Ultrasound
- Nuclear medicine
- MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)
- CT (computed tomography)
- Mammography
- BMD (Bone mineral density)
- Fluoroscopy Studies
Opening Times
Please note these hours may differ on Bank Holidays.
Harrogate District Hospital
- Plain Film X-rays: Following a referral we offer a drop-in service Monday-Friday between 8:30am and 4:30pm.
- CT: Monday-Sunday 8:00am-8:00pm (Appointment Only).
- MRI: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-9:00pm. Friday-Sunday 8:00am-6:30pm (Appointment Only).
- Ultrasound: Monday to Friday 8:00am-8:00pm (Antenatal Clinic 9:00am-5:00pm) Sundays 9:00am-1:00pm (Appointment Only)
- Mammography: Tuesday to Friday 9:00am-5:00pm (Appointment Only).
- Nuclear Medicine: Monday to Friday 6:00am-3:00pm (Appointment Only).
- BMD: Monday to Friday 9:00am-5:00pm (Appointment Only).
- Fluoroscopy Studies: Monday to Friday 9:00-17:00 (Appointment Only).
Ripon Community Hospital
- Plain Film X-rays- Following a referral we offer a drop-in service Monday to Friday 8:45am-11:45am and 1:00pm-4:30pm.
- Ultrasound: Antenatal service Tuesday, Standard Ultrasound service Thursdays Only 8:30am-4:30pm (Appointment Only).
Waiting Times – last updated on 21/10/2022
Please be advised that we are extremely busy at the moment. The following waiting times reflect this busy period. We strive to perform your investigation as soon as possible. If you are concerned your symptoms have deteriorated, please contact your referrer.
- Plain Film Xray: Drop-in service, see above.
- CT: Up to 8 weeks.
- MRI: Up to 16 weeks.
- Ultrasound: Up to 13 weeks.
- BMD: Up to 25 weeks.
- Mammography: No delays.
- Nuclear Medicine: Up to 6 weeks.
- Fluoroscopy Studies: Up to 8 weeks.
Please note clinical urgency is taken into account for all of the above examinations. Those deemed more urgent will be seen as per clinical need.
Referrals
We only accept X-ray requests from authorised referrers so you cannot refer yourself. Authorised referrers include hospital doctors, GPs, dentists and some specially trained nurses and physiotherapists.
GPs and healthcare professionals
The admin and secretarial team are the first point of contact for GP surgeries and other NHS hospitals regarding imaging reports. The Business and Informatics Lead is responsible for the main Radiology Information System, whilst the PACS Team Lead is responsible for the operational management of PACS (picture, archiving and communication system). Scans are stored digitally on this system to allow clinicians to view them from anywhere in Harrogate District Hospital. Please contact that PACS Manager if you need help using this system.
Imaging Services and Contact Information
Plain Film X-rays
For more information on Plain Film X-rays please visit:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/x-ray/
Contact Us: 01423 553718
Email Us: hdft.radiology@nhs.net
CT
For more information on Computed tomography, please visit:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/ct-scan/
Contact Us:
CT Appointments: 01423 553621
General Enquiries: 01423 553718
Email Us: hdft.ctbookings@nhs.net
MRI
For more information on Magnetic Resonance Imaging, please visit: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/mri-scan/
Contact Us:
MRI Appointments: 01423 554476
Safety / general MRI enquiries: 01423 554474
Email Us: hdft.mribookings@nhs.net
Ultrasound
For more information on Ultrasound, please visit: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/ultrasound-scan/
Contact Us: 01423 553718
Email Us: hdft.usbookings@nhs.net
BMD
For more information on Bone mineral Density, please visit: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dexa-scan/
Contact Us: 01423 553718
Email Us: hdft.radiology@nhs.net
Mammography
For more information on Mammography, please visit: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/breast-screening-mammogram/what-happens-at-your-breast-screening-appointment/
Contact Us: 01423 553718
Email Us: hdft.radiology@nhs.net
Nuclear Medicine
For more information on nuclear Medicine, please visit:
Contact Us: 01423 553371
Email Us: hdft.radiology@nhs.net
Fluoroscopy studies
Contact Us: 01423 553718
Email Us: hdft.radiology@nhs.net