Imaging

Imaging at ESNEFT

In our imaging departments we produce images of you using a variety of medical techniques, these include:

• CT
• MRI
• ultrasound
• x-ray
• specialist x-rays
• nuclear medicine

Some tests will require an appointment and have instructions to follow.

If you have an appointment please check your appointment letter which will tell you anything you need to do before coming to us.

Medical photography is when we have been asked to keep a track on your treatment and progress using photographs.

If you want more information about imaging services, please visit the NHS Choices website – link opens in a new window.

If you have any questions about your care, please phone the hospital that you are going to attend.

Imaging at Colchester Hospital

We have more than one department, please check your appointment letter for directions.

You must have an appointment to come to Colchester Hospital for an x-ray or CT scan. We do not offer a walk-in service.

Colchester X-Ray Department Accessibility information from AccessAble – link opens in a new window.

Imaging at Ipswich Hospital

We have more than one department, please check your appointment letter for directions.

You must have an appointment to come to Ipswich Hospital for an x-ray or CT scan. We do not offer a walk-in service.

Ipswich X-Ray Department Accessibility Information provided by AccessAble – link opens in a new window.

Imaging at Clacton Community Diagnostic Centre

You must have an appointment to attend Clacton Community Diagnostic Centre for a CT scan, MRI scan, ultrasound or x-ray. We do not offer a walk-in service.

The Diagnostic Centre entrance is to the left of the main foyer at the hospital.

Imaging at Felixstowe Hospital, Halstead Hospital and Harwich Hospital

Imaging at the Primary Care Centre Colchester

If you have been sent for a general x-ray by your GP, we will contact you to offer you an appointment.