What Chenies Mews Imaging Centre does

Chenies Mews Imaging Centre is a single-site, private specialist MRI scanning facility located within the University College London Hospitals campus in Bloomsbury, Central London. The centre operates two Siemens MRI systems — a Magnetom Prisma 3T and a Magnetom Aera 1.5T — and offers nine clinical and research imaging services spanning cardiac, prostate, fetal, neurological, musculoskeletal, pacemaker, adult-congenital cardiac, and dedicated research imaging. Its clinical differentiators are protocol-level rather than hardware-level: Cardiac Diffusion Tensor Imaging, quantitative Perfusion CMR, and 3T multiparametric prostate MRI with PI-RADS classification, developed in partnership with UCL Institute of Cardiovascular Science. All scans are performed under specialist supervision, with same-day appointments and 24-hour report turnaround.

The centre generates revenue through per-scan diagnostic imaging billed to private medical insurers or paid out-of-pocket by self-funding patients, with explicit pricing on screening services (e.g. £575 for prostate screening MRI) and quote-based pricing for full diagnostic scans. Go-to-market is sales-led via healthcare-professional referrals from GPs, consultants, and NHS specialists, supplemented by insurance network routing and a self-pay channel for screening services. A separate research-imaging channel supports academic and commercial research contracts. The legal entity is QS Enterprises Ltd, wholly owned by the UCLH Charity as part of Queen Square Enterprises, making this a non-profit-owned specialist diagnostic operator embedded within the UK academic-medicine ecosystem. Operational credentials include UKAS QSI and BS70000 accreditation maintained since 2019/2020 and a CQC 'Good' overall rating as of April 2026.

Name

Chenies Mews Imaging Centre

Legal name

QS Enterprises Ltd

Website

https://cheniesmews.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Chenies Mews Imaging Centre is a single-site private specialist MRI facility in Central London, wholly owned by UCLH Charity, operating 3T and 1.5T Siemens scanners for cardiac, prostate, fetal, neurological, and musculoskeletal diagnostic and research imaging under referral and self-pay models.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Diagnostic Imaging Services

NAICS

Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Radiology Imaging Centers (X-ray/CT/MRI/Ultrasound) (HLAFAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Advanced Imaging & Specialty Radiology Centers (PET/CT, Nuclear Medicine, Interventional Radiology) (HLAFAKAB), Non-Invasive Cardiac Imaging (Echo/CT/MRI/Nuclear) (HLAKABAE)

Keywords

• Diagnostic MRI scanning
• Cardiac MRI services
• Prostate MRI imaging
• Fetal MRI scanning
• Neuroimaging services

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Diagnostic MRI Imaging Services: The centre generates revenue through providing MRI diagnostic imaging services to referred patients, including cardiac MRI, prostate MRI, fetal MRI, neuroimaging, and musculoskeletal MRI. Revenue comes from both self-paying patients and private medical insurance claims.
2. Private Pay Screening Services: Self-funding patients pay directly for screening services such as prostate screening MRI (£575). Insurance providers do not cover screening scans, so these are paid out-of-pocket by patients.
3. Private Medical Insurance Billing: The centre is recognised by all major UK-based health insurers. For insured patients, the centre liaises directly with insurers for billing. Patients must obtain authorisation numbers prior to appointments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Chenies Mews Imaging Centre is an independent specialist MRI scanning facility in Central London offering advanced diagnostic MRI services including cardiac MRI, multiparametric prostate MRI, fetal MRI, neuroimaging, musculoskeletal MRI, and MRI for patients with cardiac pacemakers. The centre operates two Siemens MRI scanners (Magnetom Prisma 3T and Magnetom Aera 1.5T) with advanced computational post-processing capabilities, delivering same-day appointments and specialist reports within 24 hours.

Product overview

Chenies Mews Imaging Centre is a single-site, specialist MRI scanning facility offering nine distinct clinical imaging services. The centre provides Cardiac MRI and Adult Congenital Cardiac MRI as its cardiac imaging portfolio; 3T Multiparametric Prostate MRI and Prostate Screening with MRI for urological imaging; Fetal MRI for prenatal diagnostics; Neuroimaging for neurological conditions; 3T Orthopaedic MRI for musculoskeletal assessment; and MRI for Pacemakers and Cardiac Devices for patients with implants. Additionally, the centre offers a dedicated Research Imaging service using Siemens Magnetom Prisma 3T and Aera 1.5T MRI systems for academic and commercial research. All clinical services include same-day appointments and 24-hour specialist reporting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cardiac MRI Advanced cardiac magnetic resonance imaging service for assessing heart structure and function, providing detailed images of the heart, valves, and surrounding structures. Used for diagnosing cardiovascular problems, evaluating coronary artery disease, and planning treatments.
• 3T Multiparametric Prostate MRI 3 Tesla multiparametric MRI scanning for prostate cancer detection using PI-RADS classification system, offering enhanced image quality compared to standard MRI for more effective diagnosis without invasive surgery.
• Prostate Screening with MRI Non-invasive MRI screening service for high-grade prostate cancers in patients with normal PSA levels, using bi-parametric scanning technology to detect dangerous cancers while deliberately identifying low-grade cancers unlikely to cause harm.
• 3 Tesla (3T) Orthopaedic MRI High-field 3T MRI scanning for orthopaedic and sports injury assessment, producing twice the scanning strength of common MRI systems for greater detail and information for specialists.
• Fetal MRI Specialist fetal MRI scanning service using latest MRI technology for safe imaging during pregnancy, offering detailed assessment of fetal brain, heart, kidney, and lungs when abnormalities are suspected via ultrasound.
• MRI for Pacemakers and Cardiac Devices Specialized MRI scanning service for patients with cardiac pacemakers and implantable cardiac devices, using latest technology with multidisciplinary team to safely accommodate patients who may be unable to have MRI scans elsewhere.
• Neuroimaging High-field 3T neuroimaging service in partnership with the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, providing highest quality imaging for brain, spine, and peripheral nervous system conditions.
• Adult Congenital Cardiac MRI Expert-led cardiac MRI service for adult patients with known or suspected congenital heart disease, including detailed 3D imaging and individually-planned 2D images for assessing valve function, ventricular function, and cardiac shunts.
• Imaging for Research Research-focused MRI scanning service using Siemens Magnetom Prisma 3T and Aera 1.5T systems with advanced post-processing technology, supporting academic and commercial research applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 28% of individuals with HCM gene mutation but no symptoms had detectable blood supply defects via perfusion CMR that were not visible on standard tests
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University College London Hospitals (UCLH) CharitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChenies Mews Imaging Centre is wholly owned by the UCLH Charity as part of Queen Square Enterprises. This ownership structure provides governance oversight and integration with NHS services.
• University College London (UCL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated within UCL campus in Bloomsbury. Strong research partnership with UCL Institute of Cardiovascular Science. Professor James Moon serves as Professor of Cardiology at UCL.
• National Hospital for Neurology and NeurosurgerycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with world-renowned neurological hospital for high-field neuroimaging services. Professor Sotirios Bisdas serves as MRI Lead at the National Hospital.
• London Uroradiology PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImaging partner for specialist uroradiology services. Dr Clare Allen and Dr Francesco Giganti are partners in this specialist chambers of Consultant Uroradiologists covering diagnostic and interventional urological scans.
• Barts Heart CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr Anish Bhuva serves as Consultant Cardiologist at Barts Heart Centre. Research collaboration for cardiac imaging studies including hypertrophic cardiomyopathy research.
• Great Ormond Street HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr Marina Hughes serves as consultant cardiologist at Great Ormond Street Hospital providing paediatric and congenital cardiac MRI referrals.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• HCA Healthcare UK: Largest private hospital group in London offering MRI and advanced diagnostics as part of full hospital and outpatient services. Overlaps with Chenies Mews on private cardiac MRI referrals but operates at much broader scale.
• Alliance Medical: UK and European diagnostic imaging services provider offering MRI, PET/CT and mobile imaging solutions to NHS and private referrers. Comparable as a private-pay MRI competitor with significantly larger scale.
• InHealth Group: Largest UK independent provider of diagnostic and imaging services, operating a national network of MRI, CT, and other modalities. Overlaps with Chenies Mews on private MRI demand but competes across much broader modality and geographic footprint.
• Spire Healthcare: UK-listed private hospital group providing MRI and diagnostic imaging across a national network of hospitals. Comparable on private-pay diagnostic imaging but at materially larger scale and broader service mix.

Direct peers

• Scan.com: Private MRI/CT booking platform and imaging operator across the UK, focused on self-pay and insured referrals with rapid-appointment positioning. Closely comparable to Chenies Mews on private-pay MRI GTM and London presence.
• London Imaging Centre: Independent private MRI centre in London offering a multi-modality imaging service to self-paying and insured patients. Comparable as a London private-pay MRI competitor with similar specialist positioning.
• Vista Health: UK private diagnostic imaging provider offering MRI, CT, ultrasound and cardiac diagnostics, including self-pay and insured pathways. Direct overlap with Chenies Mews in self-pay MRI and private cardiac imaging.
• European Scanning Centre: Central London private MRI and CT centre offering same-day and self-pay diagnostic imaging, including open and high-field scanners. Directly comparable on private-pay MRI service model in London.
• Queen Square Imaging Centre: Sister facility under QS Enterprises / UCLH Charity operating private MRI, CT and PET imaging in Bloomsbury. Closely comparable business model, ownership structure, and clinical specialism.

Emerging players

• Medneo: European diagnostic imaging operator running high-quality MRI and CT centres with a focus on operational excellence and clinical quality. Comparable as a specialist private imaging operator, though active primarily in Germany and other EU markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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