Updated 31 July 2026
In-Health MRI Wansbeck Hospital is a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) service based in Wansbeck General Hospital. MRI is a type of scan that uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images of the inside of the body. This service has a single MRI scanner and provides scans for children from the age of 4 through to adults of any age.
Updated 11 June 2026
This service has been registered to provide diagnostic and screening services since 2011. It provides MRI scans mainly for NHS patients from the host NHS trust, but it also provides MRI scans to NHS patients from other trusts and to private patients.
We inspected this service on 21 April 2026 and the inspection was unannounced, which means that staff did not know that we were coming. Two inspectors and a specialist advisor with expertise in MRI carried out the inspection. The reason for the inspection was an aged rating. The service was last inspected in June 2022 and was rated good.
Updated 23 April 2019
We rated the service as Good overall because;
· The scanning room had appropriate warning signs displayed.
· In the event of unexpected urgent clinical finding there was a clear process to follow.
· There was a structured post graduate development programme
· All the MRI staff had a current staff appraisal.
· There was positive patient feedback.
· Staff demonstrated an understanding of the patients and the dignity of patients was maintained.
· Patients were given choices around their appointment times which were discussed at the point of booking.
· Patients were provided with specific information if they were going to have a specialist MRI scan.
· Referrals were prioritised by clinical urgency.
· The management team were described as approachable, open and honest.
· The service had a Clinical Governance Framework with links and representation on the local NHS trust meetings.
· Risks were assessed, recorded and where applicable recorded on the risk register and escalated to senior managers.