Radiology

We offer a range of imaging - for further information please select below:

• Bone Densitometry (DXA) Scan
• Computerised Tomography (CT) Scan
• Interventional Radiology
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
• Ultrasound
• X-ray

Please be advised to check your appointment letter before arriving to the hospital. Your letter will tell you which area your imaging is scheduled and will help you plan your journey ahead of time.

We provide imaging in:

• The Hospital of St Cross
• The East Wing of UHCW for some selected CT scans
• The West Wing of UHCW for all other imaging

The Hospital of St Cross-Rugby

The Imaging department at The Hospital of St Cross is located in the Pink zone, Entrance 2A.

For parking, please use Car park A.

The Imaging department accommodates X-ray, Ultrasound, CT, MRI and Dexa. It can be found on the ground floor. Please report to reception on the right as you enter the department. The radiology reception is staffed Monday – Friday 08.00-17.00. Outside these hours, please follow the signs to the area your appointment is in.

Fern Suite- Ultrasound Appointments only:

Please note that we have an Ultrasound unit (known as Fern Suite) in the Outpatient Department. To get to Fern Suite, please park in Car Park D and use entrance 3B (purple zone).

The East Wing CT Scanner at UHCW

The East wing CT scanner is located a small walk from the Hospital main reception. When you arrive, please check in at the reception where our friendly reception team can let the team know you have arrived for your appointment.

The West Wing of UHCW for all other imaging

You will find the main Radiology department in the west wing of the ground floor at UHCW.

The department is quite a walk from the main reception, so please allow yourself a little extra time to get there comfortably.

If you feel that you might need help along the way, just let the team at the UHCW main reception know - a member of staff will be happy to assist you, and provide a wheelchair if needed.

When you arrive, please check in at the Radiology Main Reception. Our friendly reception team will book you in and guide you to the right area for your imaging.

University Hospital, Coventry

• We have toilets in the department including disabled and unisex toilets.
• For children waiting for their x-ray- we have a children’s play area in the x-ray waiting area with children’s seating and toys.
• The locations of these facilities can be found on the departmental map below.

Hospital of St Cross

• At the hospital of St Cross, we have toilets in the department including disabled and unisex toilets.

At UHCW we use Language Line as our interpreter service provider.

Mobile Virtual Interpreter-Accessible within seconds at the touch of a button, Language Line’s video interpreting is available in the top 40 most requested languages, including American and British Sign Language.

Offering access to an interpreter for most languages; 24 hours a day, every day of the year via both audio or video links will allow you and your families to be much more involved.

Hearing Loop accessibility

We have hearing loops at our reception desks. These should be visible upon your arrival.

British Sign Language interpreter

If you require a BSL interpreter this can be arranged ahead of your appointment. Please let a member of our team know in advance for this to be arranged.

Via E-mail:

To cancel, reschedule or to find out more information about an upcoming appointment, please email radiology.appointments@uhcw.nhs.uk

Via Phone (Available Monday to Friday 9am-4pm):

X-RAY: 02476966978

 DEXA: 01788 663260

CT: 02476 966952

MRI: 02476 967122

US: 02476 966933

IR/Fluoroscopy: 02476 966952 or 02476967075

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