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Emma Thompson
“Quick and efficient booking process. The team was very professional and made everything easy.”
Private MRI Scan — No GP Referral Required
Book directly based on your symptoms. A free consultation with our doctor is included, so you’re never unsupervised.
Self-referral acceptedFree GP consultation includedCQC registered clinics150+ UK partner centres
- Self-referral accepted
- Free GP consultation included
- CQC registered clinics
- 150+ UK partner centres
Find Your MRI Scan
How self-referral works
- 1
Choose your scan
Select scan type, body part and location. No GP referral needed to start.
- 2
Free doctor consultation
Our doctor calls you, confirms your scan is clinically appropriate, and creates your referral for you.
- 3
Attend your scan
Visit your chosen partner centre at the time that suits you.
- 4
Get your results
Consultant-reviewed report delivered within 24–48 hours.
- 01
Choose your scan
Select scan type, body part and location. No GP referral needed to start.
- 02
Free doctor consultation
Our doctor calls you, confirms your scan is clinically appropriate, and creates your referral for you.
- 03
Attend your scan
Visit your chosen partner centre at the time that suits you.
- 04
Get your results
Consultant-reviewed report delivered within 24–48 hours.
Self-referral, fully supervised
Every booking includes a free consultation with one of our doctors before your scan, plus CQC-registered clinics and consultant radiologist reporting — so skipping the GP doesn’t mean skipping medical oversight.
Not sure an MRI is right for your symptoms?
SmartSkan and your free consultation will confirm the right scan for you.
What Our Patients Say
DW
David Wilson
“Excellent communication throughout. The scan was booked quickly and the results were clear and easy to understand.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions about booking a private MRI without a GP referral.
Yes. Self-referral for private scans is standard practice. Your free consultation with our doctor ensures your scan is clinically appropriate before booking is confirmed.
Yes — every booking includes a free consultation with one of our doctors, who reviews your symptoms and creates your referral.
That’s your choice. We can share your results with your GP or specialist free of charge if you’d like them kept in the loop.
That’s fine too — you can still book through Skannr and we’ll use your existing referral.
Ready to book — no GP referral needed
Find Available AppointmentsNot sure self-referral is right for you? Speak to our team.