Some of our outpatient diagnostic appointments are now held at North Solihull Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) based at Chelmsley Wood Shopping Centre rather than on our main hospital sites. Services include appointments for:
- Ultrasound scans
- MRI
- X-ray scans
- Echocardiograms
- CT
- Endoscopy
- Respiratory - Spirometry & FeNo Tests
What are the benefits?
Patients who are under the care of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) living in North Solihull and greater Birmingham will now benefit from appointments sooner, and closer to home.
For patients requiring more than one type of scan, the centre will aim to provide these in one visit to reduce travelling and waiting times for diagnoses.
The centre is equipped with the latest equipment, including a state-of-the-art digital radiography X-ray system for patients needing a chest X-ray or X-ray due to osteoarthritis.
To ensure privacy and space the centre has changing areas by the X-ray rooms, which ensure the best possible patient experience.
How to access North Solihull CDC
Patients may be referred to North Solihull CDC either by their GP or hospital care team. Once patients have been referred, they will receive details of their appointment by post or text.
How to get results after visiting North Solihull CDC
Outpatients at hospitals in Birmingham and Solihull will usually receive a follow-up appointment or a follow up letter containing results by post, or by text if they are registered to receive communication in this way.
Patients who were referred to North Solihull CDC by their GP should contact their GP surgery two weeks after their appointment at the CDC for their results.
How to change your appointment?
Please contact the bookings contact number displayed on your appointment letter. If you have received an appointment via telephone, please make contact with reception on:
Getting to North Solihull CDC
The centre is located in Chelmsley Wood Shopping Centre, which is easily accessible by car or public transport. If you are travelling by car, the CDC benefits from free on-site parking for up to three hours.
Patients are reminded that they must have a pre-arranged appointment with UHB to attend the CDC, there is no walk-in facility.
CDC opening times
The centre is open from 08:00 - 20:00, Monday to Sunday. Appointment times for specific services may vary:
- CT: Monday – Sunday, 08:00 – 20:00
- X-ray: Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 18:00
- MRI: Monday and Wednesday, 08:00 – 16:00; Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 11:40 – 19:40
Last reviewed: 15 May 2025
