Radiology
We provide a full range of medical imaging services to help
diagnose and treat people.
Tests can take place at any of the hospitals in our Trust, so
please check your appointment letter carefully to make sure you are
in the right department.
Our imaging services include:
- X-ray
- MRI
- CT
- Ultrasound
- Interventional radiology
- Fluoroscopy
- Dental
- Dexa scanning
How to get an appointment
Your GP or another health professional can refer you.
If you have been referred for a chest x-ray, you do not need an
appointment. This is a walk-in service available Monday to Friday,
9am to 4pm. You can come straight to Bristol Royal Infirmary,
Weston General Hospital or South Bristol Community Hospital for
your x-ray.
For any other x-ray requests and all types of scans you will
receive an appointment letter.
Please make sure that your GP has sent your referral before you
come for your x-ray. This will minimise any delays. We are unable
to see you without a referral.
Changing or cancelling your appointment
Please contact us as soon as possible. We answer the phone
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Please note that the phone lines are particularly busy on Monday
mornings.
View the
department contact details.
Before your appointment
Please read your appointment letter carefully, as you may need
to prepare before your visit.
Your letter will tell you if you need to bring any medicines you
are taking.
Please tell the radiographer before your examination if you are
or might be pregnant. We'll ask you to complete a form stating the
date of your last period.
If you arrive late you may need to wait or we may not be able to
see you.
If you miss your appointment, you will be referred back to the
healthcare professional you saw.
After your appointment
We'll study the images from your x-ray or scan. We'll produce a
report and send it to your referrer. They will make an appointment
with you to discuss the results.
