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Our Services
Mobile | Home X-ray services
Our convenient home X-ray service is designed to meet the needs of patients with medical or mobility challenges in London and Kent. We offer flexible appointment times and are happy to discuss your location and preferences.
Radpid Diagnostics offers mobile X-ray imaging services in two formats:
1. Call on-demand service
Benefits of our mobile X-ray services
2. On-site X-ray department
How it works:
Our mobile X-ray services prevent unnecessary hospital transfers by bringing digital mobile X-ray equipment and HCPC-registered radiographers directly to the client’s location. This service is perfect for X-ray needs at home, in care homes, nursing homes, and prisons etc—providing convenience and minimizing disruptions to patient care.
Sample Projects Include:
- Mobile X-rays for Nursing/ Care Home Clients – Available on a when-needed basis for residents.
- Tailored In-House Radiology Departments – Custom services for care home conglomerates, ensuring efficient and reliable imaging solutions.
- Home X-rays for Private Patients – Bringing diagnostic imaging directly to patients in their own home or abode.
- Prison X-rays – Offering X-ray services in prisons and other institutions, with added security personnel when necessary for patient transfers.
- Occupational Health X-rays – Conducting X-rays for workplace health assessments.
- Asylum Camp X-rays – Providing diagnostic imaging services in asylum camps for those in need.
2. On-site X-ray department
Benefits of our mobile X-ray services
2. On-site X-ray department
How it works:
We offer a flexible alternative for institutions with underutilized or redundant fixed X-ray assets and on-site teams. Our service provides on-site X-ray departments, including equipment and trained staff, to primary care centers, hospitals, and healthcare providers across Greater London for a predetermined period.
Sample Projects Include:
- Recurring Set Day(s) Per Week – Regular X-ray services in prisons, hospitals, primary care, or community healthcare facilities.
- Specific Set Times Per Month – Pre-scheduled X-ray services at prisons, hospitals, primary care, or community healthcare facilities.
- Ad-Hoc Half-Day or Full-Day Services – Flexible options for half-day or full-day services in prisons, hospitals, primary care, or community healthcare facilities.
- Support for Virtual & Physical Outpatient Clinics – Including event medical X-ray services for festivals, music events, sports events, occupational health X-rays, and asylum camp check X-rays.
Mobile X-ray Services Available:
Our mobile X-ray services are available 7 days a week, with out-of-hours options upon prior request.
Benefits of our mobile X-ray services
Benefits of our mobile X-ray services
Benefits of our mobile X-ray services
- Improved Patient Satisfaction and Clinical Experience – Providing a more comfortable and convenient experience by bringing diagnostic imaging directly to patients.
- Quicker Access to Diagnostic Services – Faster mobile or home X-ray services for patients, especially those with mobility issues, reducing wait times.
- Reduced A&E Attendances and Hospital Transfers – Minimizing the need for hospital transfers or emergency department visits, improving patient comfort and reducing hospital congestion.
- Better Clinical Outcomes – Early diagnosis leads to faster treatment plans, improving health outcomes without the need for unnecessary hospital visits.
Home service x-ray imaging pathway
Frequently asked questions for x-ray
An X-ray is a quick and painless diagnostic test that uses a small dose of radiation to capture images of the inside of your body. Your doctor or referring practitioner may recommend an X-ray if there is concern about pain, trauma, or disease in specific body areas.
What Can Be Detected on X-ray Examinations?
- Cancers and Tumors
- Enlarged Heart
- Fluid in the Lungs
- Bone Fractures
- Dislocated Joints
- Infections
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis
- Foreign Objects – Such as those swallowed or lodged in the body
Quality Care & Reporting
All our X-ray scans are performed by experienced, HCPC-registered Radiographers, ensuring that you receive the highest level of care. The X-ray images are reviewed by registered radiologists or reporting radiographers, with findings provided to the referring physician for further action.
While X-rays are excellent for showing certain disease conditions or fractures, they do have some limitations. For example, muscles, blood vessels, and ligaments are not clearly visible on an X-ray scan, unless they are calcified.
However, X-rays are often the first imaging procedure recommended for patients experiencing pain. This is because doctors will want to first rule out any conditions that are visible on an X-ray, such as fractures or certain diseases.
If the X-ray results are inconclusive, your doctor may recommend further tests. These could include other diagnostic tools such as:
- Ultrasound
- CT Scan
- MRI
While there are small risks associated with X-rays, they are only used when the benefit to the patient outweighs these risks. The amount of radiation used in X-ray imaging is minimal and considered safe when proper protocols are followed.
If you think you might be pregnant, please inform us before your appointment, as special precautions may be necessary.
On the appointment date, the radiographer will arrive at your home or abode and position you appropriately for the X-ray. To ensure safety, the radiographer may wear a lead apron and/or step back during the imaging process to avoid exposure to radiation.
During the X-ray, you will be asked to stay still. If the examination is for your chest, you may also be asked to take a deep breath in and hold it for a few seconds while the image is captured. This helps ensure a clear and accurate image.
No special preparation is required for your X-ray, but please wear plain, light clothing in the area being examined. If the X-ray is for a chest or pelvic area, you may be asked to remove any metal objects or jewelry.
If you are a woman who is pregnant or might be pregnant, please inform the radiographer before your appointment, as additional precautions may be necessary.
- Carer Presence: We require that the patient’s carer be present during the home X-ray appointment to assist as needed. However, the carer will step back with the radiographer during the brief moments of X-ray exposure.
- Lead Apron for Protection: If the patient is unable to remain still during the examination, the carer may be offered a lead apron to protect them from radiation.
- Safety Precautions for Children and Pets: For safety reasons, children, minors, and pets are not allowed within the vicinity of the X-ray (the controlled area) during the procedure.
No, X-ray examination is not painful.
The process of taking an X-ray will only take a few seconds, but the radiographer may need to take additional X-rays from different positions to ensure all necessary images are captured. This, along with setup and clean-up times, means the full examination typically takes about 10-15 minutes for home visiting. If multiple body parts are being examined, it may take a bit longer.
After your X-ray is completed, the images will be reviewed by a consultant radiologist or reporting radiographer. Your referring doctor will receive the results and findings within same day of the exam being completed.
Got any questions?
If you have any questions regarding home X-ray and community ultrasound services, please get in touch with a member of our professional team so we can talk about it.
