Refer a patient

We accept referrals from medical practitioners i.e. consultants and GPs, physiotherapists, chiropractors, osteopaths, extended scope practitioners and dentists. Sports massage therapists who wish to refer for MRI must have the appropriate qualifications.

Any patient referral needs to be within Cobalt’s Referrers Scope of Practice.

Lung health check

Referral form for MRI, CT, X-Ray and USS

Referral form for PET/CT

Referrals from non-medical professionals

Diagnostic imaging

Ultrasound

Rapid Access Clinic

Mobile and relocatable services for hire

We provide mobile and relocatable 1.5 and 3.0 Tesla MRI, CT, and PET/CT services for hire throughout the UK. Our fleet of modern, low-dose CT scanners can be equipped with supporting units including reception, waiting and consultation areas.

MRI mobile scanner

Mobile and relocatable
MRI hire

CT mobile unit

Mobile and relocatable
CT hire

Mobile PETCT

Mobile and relocatable PET/CT hire

Pricing

Cobalt offers low-cost, rapid-access appointments. Affordable pricing starts at just £366 for a 1-part MRI scan, £492 for a 1-part CT scan, and £1,225 for a PET/CT scan.

Claustrophobia

Our expert caring staff are particularly experienced in helping claustrophobic patients successfully complete their scans. In the unlikely event that the patient is unable to tolerate the scan, no charge will be made.

Rapid Access Clinic

Cobalt hosts a range of Rapid Access Clinics at Cheltenham Imaging Centre.

These include orthopaedic clinics delivered by consultants specialising in knees, spines, upper limbs and hips along with a neurology clinic and a memory clinic. 

Research and Education

Cobalt is currently contributing to 50+ research projects mainly in the fields of cancer and dementia. We also deliver a series of free MSK and oncology education events for medical professionals.

Research

We have a dedicated research group led by Professor Iain Lyburn and a research committee that reviews current projects, and considers innovations and new exciting projects, which are presented to us. 

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Education

We deliver free education events for medical professionals including MSK and oncology lectures and a full day MSK conference in the summer.

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