Community Diagnostic Centres
Supporting the NHS to transform diagnostic provision
A collaborative partnership between the NHS and InHealth
To support delivery of the outcomes from the Professor Sir Mike Richards report, our Community Diagnostic Centres are perfectly placed and ready to welcome patients.
All our centres can be NHS-branded, located in convenient areas, including high-streets, retail spaces or new stand-alone facilities which are accessible for patients either by public or personal transport.
Watch our presentation video to see our Community Diagnostic Centres in action.
Key features of InHealth Centres
Our Community Diagnostic Centres bring healthcare closer to patients’ homes and create more capacity within hospital settings to focus on hospital-based services
Collaborative partners
InHealth has the experience of mobilising CDCs within 6 months and in the meantime provide immediate diagnostic capacity via the largest fleet of mobiles in the UK
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Modern facilities
InHealth’s Community Diagnostic Centres are equipped with the latest facilities to provide patients and staff with outstanding clinical and operational spaces
Learn More
Proven model
To support delivery of the outcomes from Professor Sir Mike Richards’ report, our CQC registered Community Diagnostic Centres are ready to welcome patients
Learn More
Fully managed pathways
We manage the full patient pathway, offering choice through online booking of appointments, supported by our dedicated Patient Referral Centre
Learn More
Mobilisation expertise
InHealth’s dedicated team specialise in design, build and project management, allowing us to deliver high specification, innovative, patient-centred facilities
Learn More
Flexible staffing
We offer a flexible and tailored approach to staffing that meets the needs of the local healthcare economy, including a fully staffed solution if required
Learn More
Adding value
Our Community Diagnostic Centres meet local healthcare needs, providing platforms for rapid access, screening, cancer services, direct access and other pathways
Learn More
Fully integrated IT
With an innovative digital strategy, we explore, trial and implement cutting edge technology to deliver the highest quality images, scans and patient information
Learn More
Collaborative partners
As a trusted delivery partner, we have been working in collaboration with the NHS to deliver healthcare services for more than 30 years
True partnership working
InHealth is vendor-neutral and can accommodate any choice of equipment. We have close working relationships with all of the OEMs and have considerable buying power – one of the many ways our partnerships can demonstrate value for money.
InHealth has the in-house experience of site location, design, build and mobilisation of the CDCs within 6 months
We understand the challenges of obtaining business case approval and can support with data, analysis and content
We offer NHS organisations that wish to partner with us a rapid procurement route as we are on all of the main frameworks
Accessible and efficient
Did you know our existing CDC network has been operating for over 10 years and is open 14 hours each day, 7 days a week?
Modern Facilities
InHealth’s Community Diagnostic Centres are equipped with the latest facilities to provide patients and staff with outstanding clinical and operational spaces
Innovative and Flexible.
Our modern, state-of-the-art centres enable us to provide a full range of Diagnostic Services including MRI, CT, PET-CT, Screening, Endoscopy, Audiology, Ultrasound, DEXA, Echocardiograms and Physiological Measurements. InHealth is also the UK’s largest independent provider of mobile healthcare solutions. Find out more here.
An innovative approach means services can flex and change to meet the needs of the local healthcare economy
Clinical facilities include first class modality and operational equipment, privacy and adequate space
Non-clinical facilities include comforatble areas for reception, waiting, staff welfare, bathrooms and changing rooms
CQC Rated
Did you know that all our Community Diagnostic Centres are rated “Good” by the CQC with many examples of “Outstanding” practice identified?
Proven model
To support delivery of the outcomes from the Professor Sir Mike Richards report, our Community Diagnostic Centres are perfectly placed and ready to welcome patients
Established and Valued.
Public and patients are becoming more accustomed to accessing services faster, more locally to them, and with the ability to book/order online. We have been working in partnership with the NHS in this way for over a decade.
We have a proven track record of delivering Community Diagnostic Centres, scaling up based on local demand
Currently, InHealth operates Community Diagnostic Centres in 12 locations throughout the UK
InHealth’s Community Diagnostic Centres provide diagnostic and healthcare services to over 1 million patients each year
Case study
Did you know our Community Diagnostic Centre in Ealing is featured as a Case Study in Professor Sir Mike Richards’ report: Diagnostics: Recovery and Renewal?
Managed pathways
We manage the full patient pathway, offering choice through online booking of appointments, supported by our dedicated Patient Referral Centre
Simple and Effective.
From referral through to patient booking and management, delivery of the service and reporting of results, our dedicated Patient Referral Centre delivers a fully-managed referral pathway where patients can choose and manage their own appointments.
Our Patient Portal lets patients choose and manage their own appointments from their smartphone, tablet or computers
Higher levels of patient choice lead to an improved patient experience and reduced DNA rates
InHealth's Patient Referral Centre manages more than 1 million calls each year
Patient portal
Did you know that 30% of our patients choose to use our Patient Portal to book their appointments for a fully digital experience?
Mobilisation expertise
InHealth’s dedicated team specialise in design, build and project management, allowing us to deliver high specification, innovative, patient-centred facilities
Agile and Capable.
We have everything in place to provide stand-alone, COVIDsafe Community Diagnostic Centres as part of an integrated physical and virtual diagnostic network, fully aligned to NHSE’s national strategy for Imaging Networks.
Immediate capacity created through our extensive mobile diagnostics fleet while long term facilities are built
Unparalleled experience and expertise developed through the design and build of 12 Community Diagnostic Centres to-date
Rapid routes to procurement via established NHS frameworks with options for Direct Award
Patient satisfaction
Did you know that our Community Diagnostic Centres have a Patient Satisfaction rate above 98% and DNA rates below 4%?
Flexible staffing
We offer a flexible and tailored approach to staffing that meets the needs of the local healthcare economy, including a fully staffed solution if required
Innovative and Inclusive.
Collaboration is at the heart of InHealth’s Community Diagnostic Centre model. This includes a flexible and tailorable approach to staffing, working closely with local Trusts to enable their staff to rotate through and experience working in our hubs.
InHealth has a successful track record of recruiting staff into the profession, increasing the NHS workforce
Our dedicated Talent Acquisition Team promotes professional development, provides training, and invests in people's careers
We are constantly expanding our apprenticeship and graduate development schemes
Clinical triage
Did you know that Our Community Diagnostic Centres benefit from a Clinical Triage Service provided virtually by our network of clinicians?
Adding value
Our Community Diagnostic Centres meet local healthcare needs, providing platforms for rapid access, screening, cancer services, direct access and other pathways
Local and Accessible.
Our Centres add real value to society and the many benefits include improved early diagnosis, higher uptake of screening, more accessible healthcare closer to patients’ homes and more capacity within hospital settings to focus on hospital-based services.
A fantastic example of successful partnership working between independent providers and the NHS
Accessible community locations, close to transport links, leading to reduced Did Not Attend (DNA) rates
Services offered through these hubs include MRI, CT, Audiology, Breast Screening, PET-CT and Endoscopy
Emerging technologies
Did you know our investment team at InHealth Ventures invests in emerging technologies from across the world allowing these innovations to be introduced to our services?
Fully Integrated IT
With an innovative digital strategy, we explore, trial and implement cutting edge technology to deliver the highest quality images, scans and patient information
Connected and Secure.
Our Community Diagnostic Centres are equipped with the latest technology. We offer full IT integration to provide a seamless pathway for data capture and information sharing, always with the highest standards in data security.
Secure free flow of images through secure connectivity between multi-vendor RIS & PACS
Optimisation of reporting capacity (including home reporting) to reduce outsourcing costs
Interoperability between Community Diagnostic Centres, NHS Trusts/Providers and GPs
1 million patients
Did you know that we see more than 1 million patients each year through our network of Community Diagnostic Centres
What Patients Are Saying
We are delighted to receive regular feedback from patients who have benefited from being able to access healthcare services out of hospital settings
ANONYMOUS
FEEDBACK
I didn’t want to go to a hospital for my MRI scan. Thank you to the staff who helped make my appointment relaxing and secure from COVID.
ANONYMOUS
FEEDBACK
Professional, efficient service. All staff were polite, courteous, knowledgeable and competent. Definitely preferable to a hospital appointment.
ANONYMOUS
FEEDBACK
Fast, efficient parking available, excellent service. Far better than any NHS appointment previously at hospitals. Would use this facility any time again.
ANONYMOUS
FEEDBACK
Good COVID-19 protective measures in place. Not the usual hospital environment one comes to expect. Never felt worried and staff caring throughout.
Want to know more?
Contact ANDY HOWLETT, DIRECTOR OF STRATEGY – COMMUNITY DIAGNOSTIC CENTRES
andy.howlett@inhealthgroup.com
Community Diagnostic Centres
Supporting the NHS to transform diagnostic provision
A collaborative partnership between the NHS and InHealth
To support delivery of the outcomes from the Professor Sir Mike Richards report, our Community Diagnostic Centres are perfectly placed and ready to welcome patients.
All our hubs can be NHS-branded, located in convenient areas, including high-streets, retail spaces or new stand-alone facilities which are accessible for patients either by public or personal transport.
Watch our presentation video to see our Community Diagnostic Centres in action.
Key features of InHealth Centres
Our Community Diagnostic Centres bring healthcare closer to patients’ homes and create more capacity within hospital settings to focus on hospital-based services
Collaborative partners
InHealth has the experience of mobilising CDCs within 6 months and in the meantime provide immediate diagnostic capacity via the largest fleet of mobiles in the UK
Modern facilities
InHealth’s Community Diagnostic Centres are equipped with the latest facilities to provide patients and staff with outstanding clinical and operational spaces
Proven model
To support delivery of the outcomes from Professor Sir Mike Richards’ report, our CQC registered Community Diagnostic Centres are ready to welcome patients
Fully managed pathways
We manage the full patient pathway, offering choice through online booking of appointments, supported by our dedicated Patient Referral Centre
Mobilisation expertise
InHealth’s dedicated team specialise in design, build and project management, allowing us to deliver high specification, innovative, patient-centred facilities
Flexible staffing
We offer a flexible and tailored approach to staffing that meets the needs of the local healthcare economy, including a fully staffed solution if required
Adding value
Our Community Diagnostic Centres meet local healthcare needs, providing platforms for rapid access, screening, cancer services, direct access and other pathways
Fully integrated IT
With an innovative digital strategy, we explore, trial and implement cutting edge technology to deliver the highest quality images, scans and patient information
Collaborative partners
As a trusted delivery partner, we have been working in collaboration with the NHS to deliver healthcare services for more than 30 years
True partnership working
InHealth is vendor-neutral and can accommodate any choice of equipment. We have close working relationships with all of the OEMs and have considerable buying power – one of the many ways our partnerships can demonstrate value for money.
InHealth has the in-house experience of site location, design, build and mobilisation of the CDCs within 6 months
We understand the challenges of obtaining business case approval and can support with data, analysis and content
We offer NHS organisations that wish to partner with us a rapid procurement route as we are on all of the main frameworks
Accessible and efficient
Did you know our existing CDC network has been operating for over 10 years and is open 14 hours each day, 7 days a week?
Modern Facilities
InHealth’s Community Diagnostic Centres are equipped with the latest facilities to provide patients and staff with outstanding clinical and operational spaces
Innovative and Flexible
Our modern, state-of-the-art centres enable us to provide a full range of Diagnostic Services including MRI, CT, PET-CT, Screening, Endoscopy, Audiology, Ultrasound, DEXA, Echocardiograms and Physiological Measurements. InHealth is also the UK’s largest independent provider of mobile healthcare solutions. Find out more here
An innovative approach means services can flex and change to meet the needs of the local healthcare economy
Clinical facilities include first class modality and operational equipment, privacy and adequate space
Non-clinical facilities include comforatble areas for reception, waiting, staff welfare, bathrooms and changing rooms
CQC Rated
Did you know that all our Community Diagnostic Centres are rated “Good” by the CQC with many examples of “Outstanding” practice identified?
Proven model
To support delivery of the outcomes from the Professor Sir Mike Richards report, our Community Diagnostic Centres are perfectly placed and ready to welcome patients
Established and Valued
Public and patients are becoming more accustomed to accessing services faster, more locally to them, and with the ability to book/order online. We have been working in partnership with the NHS in this way for over a decade.
We have a proven track record of delivering Community Diagnostic Centres, scaling up based on local demand
Currently, InHealth operates Community Diagnostic Centres in 11 locations throughout the UK
InHealth’s Community Diagnostic Centres provide diagnostic and healthcare services to more than 1 million patients each year
Case study
Did you know our Community Diagnostic Centre in Ealing is featured as a Case Study in Professor Sir Mike Richards’ report: Diagnostics: Recovery and Renewal?
Managed pathways
We manage the full patient pathway, offering choice through online booking of appointments, supported by our dedicated Patient Referral Centre
Simple and Effective
From referral through to patient booking and management, delivery of the service and reporting of results, our dedicated Patient Referral Centre delivers a fully-managed referral pathway where patients can choose and manage their own appointments.
Our Patient Portal lets patients choose and manage their own appointments from their smartphone, tablet or computers
Higher levels of patient choice lead to an improved patient experience and reduced DNA rates
InHealth’s Patient Referral Centre manages more than 1 million calls each year
Patient portal
Did you know that 30% of our patients choose to use our Patient Portal to book their appointments for a fully digital experience?
Mobilisation expertise
InHealth’s dedicated team specialise in design, build and project management, allowing us to deliver high specification, innovative, patient-centred facilities
Agile and Capable
We have everything in place to provide stand-alone, COVIDsafe Community Diagnostic Centres as part of an integrated physical and virtual diagnostic network, fully aligned to NHSE’s national strategy for Imaging Networks.
Immediate capacity created through our extensive mobile diagnostics fleet while long term facilities are built
Unparalleled experience and expertise developed through the design and build of 11 Community Diagnostic Centres to-date
Rapid routes to procurement via established NHS frameworks with options for Direct Award
Patient satisfaction
Did you know that our Community Diagnostic Centres have a Patient Satisfaction rate above 98% and DNA rates below 4%?
Flexible staffing
We offer a flexible and tailored approach to staffing that meets the needs of the local healthcare economy, including a fully staffed solution if required
Innovative and Inclusive
Collaboration is at the heart of InHealth’s Community Diagnostic Centre model. This includes a flexible and tailorable approach to staffing, working closely with local Trusts to enable their staff to rotate through and experience working in our hubs.
InHealth has a successful track record of recruiting staff into the profession, increasing the NHS workforce
Our dedicated Talent Acquisition Team promotes professional development, provides training, and invests in people’s careers
We are constantly expanding our apprenticeship and graduate development schemes
Clinical triage
Did you know that our Community Diagnostic Centres benefit from a Clinical Triage Service provided virtually by our network of clinicians?
Adding value
Our Community Diagnostic Centres meet local healthcare needs, providing platforms for rapid access, screening, cancer services, direct access and other pathways
Local and Accessible
Our Centres add real value to society and the many benefits include improved early diagnosis, higher uptake of screening, more accessible healthcare closer to patients’ homes and more capacity within hospital settings to focus on hospital-based services.
A fantastic example of successful partnership working between independent providers and the NHS
Accessible community locations, close to transport links, leading to reduced Did Not Attend (DNA) rates
Services offered through these hubs include MRI, CT, Audiology, Breast Screening, PET-CT and Endoscopy
Emerging technologies
Did you know our investment team at InHealth Ventures invests in emerging technologies from across the world allowing these innovations to be introduced to our services?
Fully Integrated IT
With an innovative digital strategy, we explore, trial and implement cutting edge technology to deliver the highest quality images, scans and patient information
Connected and Secure
Our Community Diagnostic Centres are equipped with the latest technology. We offer full IT integration to provide a seamless pathway for data capture and information sharing, always with the highest standards in data security.
Secure free flow of images through secure connectivity between multi-vendor RIS & PACS
Optimisation of reporting capacity (including home reporting) to reduce outsourcing costs
Interoperability between Community Diagnostic Centres, NHS Trusts/Providers and GPs
1 million patients
Did you know that we see more than 1 million patients each year through our network of Community Diagnostic Centres
What Patients Are Saying
We are delighted to receive regular feedback from patients who have benefited from being able to access healthcare services out of hospital settings
ANONYMOUS
FEEDBACK
I didn’t want to go to a hospital for my MRI scan. Thank you to the staff who helped make my appointment relaxing and secure from COVID.
ANONYMOUS
FEEDBACK
Professional, efficient service. All staff were polite, courteous, knowledgeable and competent. Definitely preferable to a hospital appointment.
ANONYMOUS
FEEDBACK
Fast, efficient parking available, excellent service. Far better than any NHS appointment previously at hospitals. Would use this facility any time again.
ANONYMOUS
FEEDBACK
Good COVID-19 protective measures in place. Not the usual hospital environment one comes to expect. Never felt worried and staff caring throughout.
Want to know more?
Contact ANDY HOWLETT, DIRECTOR OF STRATEGY – COMMUNITY DIAGNSOTIC CENTRES
andy.howlett@inhealthgroup.com
