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Radiology

Book an X-ray at a time most convenient for you

Your GP will give you a form if you need an X-ray. If they have asked for a chest x-ray, you can simply walk in to any of our x-ray departments during our published working times with the form the GP gave you.

For all other GP requests, you will need to book an appointment and can do this at a place and time most convenient for you. To book your appointment, visit our secure Patient Portal.

We will send you an email/text reminder about your chosen appointment slot. You will also be able to amend your booking if you need to.

If you want help with booking your appointment online, a friend, carer or relative can do it for you.

You must bring your x-ray request form with you. Without the form from your GP we will be unable to perform your x-ray. We cannot accept digital request forms, so if your GP has emailed it to you, you must print it off and bring it to your appointment.

Please do not book an appointment unless you have this information and please remember to bring this with you when you attend.

Please click on the following link for information on how to book your x-ray in Easy Read or Text only.


What is Radiology?

Radiology is the branch of medicine where clinicians visualise the internal organs and structures, in order to diagnose illness, disease, and fractures; the images obtained form the basis of treatments and monitoring.

The radiology service in East Kent has undergone a rapid period of development - which includes extended routine opening hours, giving people the freedom and flexibility to have their diagnostic examination on a day and at a time that suits them. The roles of staff have also been developed to provide a constant first class service for our patients.

Our service covers the three main hospital sites:

Services are also provided at:

We have introduced an extension to the service provided by radiology for patients by introducing longer opening hours at the Kent and Canterbury Hospital, the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital, and the William Harvey Hospital.

Opening hours

You can find our opening hours in the tabs at the bottom of this page. Please do not arrive at more than 10 minutes before your appointment time.

Services and Opening Hours

Click the tabs below for information:

William Harvey Hospital, Ashford

General X-Ray GP walk-in service.

CT, Ultrasound, MRI, Nuclear Medicine and Mammography

These services are strictly by appointment only.

Kent & Canterbury Hospital, Canterbury

General X-Ray GP Walk-in service

Please arrive at least 15 minutes before closing times

  • Monday to Friday: 8am - 8pm
  • Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays: 8am - 4pm

Avoid the queues - our quietest periods are 8am - 10am and 5pm - 8pm. Please try to come during these quiet times.

CT, Ultrasound, MRI, Nuclear Medicine and Mammography

These services are strictly by appointment only.

Buckland Hospital, Dover

General X-Ray GP Walk-in service

Please arrive at least 15 minutes before closing times

  • Monday to Sunday: 9am - 1pm and 1.30pm - 4.45pm
  • Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays: 9am - 1pm and 1.30pm - 4.45pm
  • Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day

Ultrasound

These services are strictly by appointment only.


Victoria Hospital, Deal

General X-Ray GP Walk-in service

Telephone: 01304 222641

No appointment necessary for X Rays
No dental X-Ray service available at this hospital

Please arrive at least 15 minutes before closing times

  • Monday to Friday: 9am - 1pm and 1.30pm - 4.45pm 
  • Saturdays & Sundays: Closed
  • Closed Bank Holidays, Christmas Day and Boxing Day

Ultrasound

These services are strictly by appointment only.


Royal Victoria Hospital, Folkestone

General X-Ray GP Walk-in service

Telephone: 01303 854430

No appointment necessary for X Rays
No dental X-Ray service available at this hospital

Please arrive at least 15 minutes before closing times

  • Monday to Friday: 9am - 1pm and 1.30pm - 4.45pm 
  • Saturdays & Sundays: Closed
  • Closed Bank Holidays, Christmas Day and Boxing Day

Ultrasound

These services are strictly by appointment only.

Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital, Herne Bay

General X-Ray GP Walk-in service

Telephone: 01227 594707

Please arrive at least 15 minutes before closing times

  • Monday to Thursday: 8.30am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm
  • Closed Bank Holidays, Christmas Day and Boxing Day

Faversham Medical Practice, Faversham

General X-Ray GP Walk-in service

 Patients with limited mobility should contact the department in advance.

  • Monday to Friday: 10am - 4pm
  • Tel: 01227 766877 ext 722 5767

Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital, Margate

General X-Ray GP Walk-in service

  • Monday to Friday: 8am - 8pm
  • Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays: 8am - 4pm

CT, Ultrasound, MRI and Mammography

These services are strictly by appointment only.