PATIENTS

How we keep you safe

Delivering comfortable, rapid, and accurate diagnostic imaging directly to NHS partners, GPs, and patients across the UK.

Clinical governance and radiation safety

Safety is the cornerstone of community-based diagnostics. RADray operates under the strict clinical governance of the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R) 2017. Every examination we perform is clinically justified by a qualified healthcare professional, ensuring that the benefits of the diagnostic image far outweigh the negligible risks of low-dose radiation.

Frequently asked questions
regarding safety

Are X-rays safe?

X-rays are a form of ionising radiation. While ionising radiation is not without risk, the levels used for a diagnostic x-ray are within safe limits. A doctor or qualified healthcare professional only requests an x-ray when they have deemed that the clinical benefits outweigh the minimal risks associated with a low-dose exposure.

  • The amount of radiation used poses a very low risk of harm.

  • No radiation remains in your body after the examination is complete.

Is it safe to have an x-ray

in a residential setting?

Our service utilises advanced technology designed to reduce radiation to a minimal level while maintaining high diagnostic quality.

  • Validation: In partnership with our medical physicist consultants, we have conducted extensive testing to verify that our equipment is safe for use in residential and primary care settings.

  • Maintenance: Our imaging equipment undergoes regular safety audits and quality control checks to ensure continued safety and accuracy.

What about if I am pregnant?

If you are pregnant, or suspect there is a chance you may be, please inform your radiographer before the examination begins.

  • Low-dose focus: Our mobile equipment is specifically used for the chest, neck, and limbs; it is not used for imaging the abdomen or pelvis.

  • Additional protection: For examinations outside of the pelvic area, the radiation dose to a developing baby is extremely low. However, to provide extra assurance, we offer lead protection for the abdomen to ensure complete peace of mind.

What are the benefits
of an X-ray?

An x-ray is a quick and painless way to take images of your body, to allow your Healthcare Professional to make a diagnosis and make sure that you get the treatment that you need.

Can other people be in the house during the X-ray?

Yes, other people can remain in the property, but the radiographer must be informed of their location.

  • Controlled areas: Your radiographer will establish a "controlled area"—a small, temporary space where only the patient remains during the actual exposure.

  • Pets: For the safety of the staff and the animals, we usually request that pets are placed in a separate room for the duration of the examination.