Opening hours at Blaydon Urgent Treatment Centre are temporarily changing due to staffing. New opening times are 2pm to 9pm daily, until further notice.

Diagnostic imaging

Diagnostic imaging formally known as Radiology, provide a variety of services including xray, ultrasounds, CT and MRI scans.

About the service

MRI scanner
MRI scanner

Diagnostic Imaging is a multidisciplinary department who provide high quality diagnostic imaging services and is also known as Radiology. We provide a comprehensive range of diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures for patients across their lifetime.

Services we provide

Our services include:

  • Xray
  • Mobile imagine in theatre
  • MRI
  • CT scans
  • Ultrasounds
  • DEXA
  • Fluroscopy
  • Interventional radiology
  • Biopsies and drainages venous
  • Access procedure
  • Medical physics
  • Pre-assessment clinics
  • Specialist consultant scan reporting

Service opening hours

Xray, CT & MRI – 7 days a week
A&E – 24/7, 7 days a week
Dexa & interventional radiology: Monday – Friday
MRI, CT & Xray at Blaydon – 7 days a week
Ultrasound at Blaydon: Monday – Friday
Ultrasound at Gateshead Health: Monday – Friday
Ultrasound at Gateshead Health: Weekends

How to contact the service

Telephone 0191 445 2708