Some outpatient diagnostic appointments now take place at the South Birmingham Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) instead of our main hospital sites. Services provided include:
- Ultrasound scans
- MRI
- X-ray scans
- Echocardiograms
- CT
- Endoscopy
- Respiratory tests (Spirometry and FeNo)
What are the benefits?
Patients under the care of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) living in South Birmingham can now access earlier appointments closer to home.
For patients needing more than one type scan, the centre aims to carry these out in a single visit, reducing travel and waiting times for diagnoses.
The centre is equipped with the latest imaging equipment:
- Digital radiography X-ray system
- CT and MRI scanners
- Ultrasound machines
Approximately 37,000 patients a year will be able to have Imaging appointments at the new centre, which helps to ensure that patients are seen in a quicker, more efficient way.
To ensure privacy and space, the centre has changing areas near the X-ray rooms to ensure the best possible patient experience.
Accessing South Birmingham CDC
Patients are referred to South Birmingham CDC by the UHB care team on behalf of their GP.
Once a patient has been referred, appointment details are sent to them directly by InHealth via post or text, offering the earliest available slot.
Getting results after visiting South Birmingham 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 are imaged at South Birmingham CDC should contact their GP surgery two weeks after their appointment for their results.
Changing your appointment
Please contact the bookings contact number displayed on your appointment letter or reply to the text message.
Getting to South Birmingham CDC
The Community Diagnostic Centre is located at the Maypole Retail Park.
Patients are reminded that they must have a pre-arranged appointment with UHB to attend the CDC, there is no walk-in facility.
Opening times
The South Birmingham CDC is open Monday – Sunday from 08:00-20:00.
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: 06 March 2026