Service Information
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
Colchester Hospital general x-rays
01206 742 096
Colchester Hospital CT scans
01206 742 144 (there is an answer machine)
- Monday to Friday 8am to 7.30pm
- Saturday and Sunday 8am to 5.30pm
Colchester Hospital MRI scans
01206 744 222
Colchester Hospital ultrasound scans
01206 742 724 (there is an answer machine)
- Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm
- Saturday 8am to 4pm
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 Colchester Hospital for an x-ray or CT scan. We do not offer a walk-in service.
01473 703 374
01473 703 382
01473 703 376
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.
01255 201 647
- 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week
Imaging at Felixstowe Community Hospital
You must have an appointment to attend Felixstowe Hospital for an x-ray.
01394 338 410
Imaging at Halstead Hospital
You must have an appointment to attend Halstead Hospital for an x-ray.
01206 744 474
Imaging at Harwich Hospital
You must have an appointment to attend Harwich Hospital for an x-ray.
01255 201 200
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.