We provide a wide range of diagnostic, interventional and therapeutic radiology investigations at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH), Orpington Hospital and Beckenham Beacon.

Our locations and services

Princess Royal University Hospital

Farnborough Common, Orpington BR6 8ND

We offer:

• plain film X-rays
• CT (computerised tomography) scans
• MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scans
• ultrasound scans
• mammography
• interventional radiology
• nuclear medicine (diagnostic tests for bone, thyroid, parathyroid, kidney, liver, and brain disorders)

Orpington Hospital

Sevenoaks Road, Orpington BR6 9JU

We offer:

• plain film X-rays
• ultrasound scans
• DEXA bone density scans

Beckenham Beacon

379 Croydon Road, Beckenham BR3 3QL

We offer:

• plain film X-rays
• ultrasound scans

Contact

For all enquiries, appointments, or further information, please call the Radiology Department: 01689 863642

Urgent walk-in X-ray service

We provide a walk-in service for urgent requests only at the following times:
Monday to Friday: 8am to 5.30pm

Walk-in locations and requests

Location	Accepted requests	Rejected requests
Princess Royal University Hospital	Chest X-rays, all injuries, osteomyelitis, foreign bodies	None
Orpington Hospital	Chest X-rays, osteomyelitis	All injuries, foreign bodies
Beckenham Beacon	Chest X-rays, arm and leg injuries, osteomyelitis, foreign bodies	Pelvis, spine, and skull injuries

If the department is busy, you may be asked to return at a later time or be given an appointment.

Routine referrals

For all non-urgent imaging:

• routine X-rays and scans will be reviewed and scheduled as an appointment
• you will receive your appointment details via phone or letter

Information for GPs

We accept referrals for:

• general radiology (plain film X-rays)
• ultrasound scans (including dating scans)

To submit a referral:

• use the ICE system

For early obstetric problem scan requests, refer to the Early Pregnancy Unit.

Frequently asked questions

What happens if I can’t attend my walk-in appointment?

If you cannot attend the urgent walk-in service, we will contact you to arrange a suitable appointment.

How will I know my routine appointment date?

Routine imaging requests will be reviewed, and you’ll receive a letter or call with your appointment details.

What should I bring to my appointment?

Please bring any relevant documents, referral forms, and a valid ID.

For more information, please contact us on 01689 863642.