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Whole-body MRI: the full picture, honestly.
One visit, head to pelvis, no radiation. A whole-body MRI can pick up some problems early, and it can also find harmless changes that need more tests. Here are both sides before you decide.
Packages and prices
| Scan | Price |
|---|---|
| Brain and body MRI, head to pelvis | £875 |
| Brain and body MRI with whole spineAdds the neck, mid and lower back | £1,075 |
| Brain and body MRI with spine and one further areaPlus one area of your choice, such as a knee or shoulder | £1,295 |
Includes a consultant radiologist report and a GP consultation to go through your results.
Benefits and limits
Find some problems early
Such as some tumours, aneurysms, or kidney and liver changes, before symptoms appear.
Finds harmless changes
Small cysts, nodules and age-related changes are common. Some need follow-up scans to be sure, which can cause worry and cost.
Been shown to extend life
Studies have not shown that scanning healthy people this way helps them live longer. It does not replace NHS screening.
Who it suits
- People who want a broad baseline and understand the trade-offs
- People with a specific worry that a GP assessment shows a scan could help with
- Those combining it with an evidence-based health assessment from Northwest Health
Before booking, your GP will talk through what you want to know, any implants or devices, and how findings would be handled.
Whole-body MRI near Warrington
Whole-body MRI is available at our partner centres in Newton-le-Willows, about 5 miles from Warrington, as well as Salford and Preston. Your GP talks through what you want to find out by phone or video before anything is booked.
Choose whichever centre is easiest to reach. The consultant report and GP review are the same wherever you are scanned.
Other scans and guides
Brain and head
Changing headaches, dizziness, numbness or tingling, assessed by a GP first.
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Spine
Sciatica, trapped nerves, and neck or back pain that won't settle.
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Knee, shoulder and joints
Knee, shoulder, hip and ankle injuries from sport, work or the gym.
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Abdomen and pelvis
Liver, gallbladder, kidney and pelvic questions, plus prostate MRI after a raised PSA.
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What to expect
How to prepare, what the scan feels like and how your results reach you.
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CT scan
Low-dose lung CT, heart calcium scoring and detailed chest, abdomen and bone scans.
Find out more →Get your scan booked
Book online, message us on WhatsApp or call 01772 282189. Your GP consultation is by phone or video.