Paul Strickland Scanner Centre

What Paul Strickland Scanner Centre does

Paul Strickland Scanner Centre is an independent medical charity established in 1985 and registered in England and Wales (charity no. 298867), operating from Mount Vernon Hospital in Northwood, Middlesex, with a secondary PET-CT site at The Lister Hospital in Stevenage. It provides diagnostic CT, MRI, PET-CT, and dental imaging services, with a clinical focus on cancer imaging. The Centre runs three MRI scanners installed in 2022, including wide-bore designs for patient comfort, and applies Deep Resolve Boost AI software for image enhancement alongside an Onco-RADS structured reporting system with dual-consultant radiologist review for whole-body MRI scans.

The product portfolio spans NHS-funded diagnostic imaging, private whole-body MRI cancer screening at £1,750 per scan, fatty liver assessment (LiverLab MRI) at £350 standalone or £150 bundled with whole-body MRI, and a planned private MRI prostate cancer screening service for men aged 45+ launching in 2026. Supporting technology includes a cloud-based, zero-footprint remote image viewer powered by technology partner Cimar, enabling health professionals to review diagnostic images nationally. The Centre operates without government funding and sustains itself through a hybrid revenue model combining NHS referral fees, private self-pay scans, and a diversified fundraising programme spanning donations, corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations, gifts in wills, and community events.

The organisation serves two principal customer segments: NHS-funded patients referred through GP practices and NHS trusts for diagnostic and cancer imaging, and private self-referral individuals seeking proactive screening without NHS waiting times. Health professionals are a parallel B2B channel for referrals and image access. Leadership comprises CEO Claire Strickland, Lead MRI Consultant Prof Anwar Padhani (a recognised prostate cancer imaging expert), MRI Superintendent Marie Fennessy, and Senior Fundraiser Caroline Wren. The Centre holds UKAS accreditation to BS70000:2017, CQC registration as a diagnostic and screening provider, ICO data controller registration, and Fundraising Regulator membership.

Name

Paul Strickland Scanner Centre

Legal name

Paul Strickland Scanner Centre

Website

https://stricklandscanner.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Independent UK medical charity founded in 1985 providing CT, MRI, and PET-CT cancer imaging from Mount Vernon Hospital, plus private whole-body MRI and fatty liver screening with upcoming prostate screening.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Diagnostic Medical Imaging Services

NAICS

Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512)

SIC

Services-Medical Laboratories (8071)

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), Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging (SPECT/PET) (HLAHABAE)

Keywords

• Diagnostic imaging services
• MRI cancer screening
• PET-CT imaging
• Whole-body MRI scans
• Medical imaging charity

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Private Patient Scans: Revenue from self-pay private scans including whole-body MRI (£1,750) and fatty liver assessment (£350 standalone, £150 when combined). Deposits taken to confirm appointments.
2. NHS Referrals: NHS-funded imaging services for patients referred by NHS hospitals and GP practices.
3. Donations and Fundraising: As an independent medical charity receiving no government funding, donations from supporters are vital. Fundraising activities include events, corporate partnerships, gifts in wills, and trust/foundation support.
4. Prostate Cancer Screening: New private MRI prostate cancer screening service to be launched for men aged 45+, using Deep Resolve AI software.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Paul Strickland Scanner Centre is an independent medical charity that provides CT, MRI, and PET-CT diagnostic imaging services with a specialism in cancer imaging. It offers private self-pay screening services including whole-body MRI cancer screening and LiverLab fatty liver assessment, alongside NHS-funded imaging for referred patients, and is preparing to launch a private MRI prostate cancer screening service in 2026. All scans are interpreted by consultant radiologists specialising in cancer imaging using the Onco-RADS reporting system and Deep Resolve AI-enhanced MRI technology.

Product overview

Paul Strickland Scanner Centre is an independent medical charity offering a portfolio of diagnostic imaging services including CT, MRI, and PET-CT scans. The centre provides specialist cancer screening services including whole-body MRI cancer screening and fatty liver assessment (LiverLab MRI), with a prostate cancer screening service launching in 2026. Services include supporting technology such as remote image viewing (via Cimar cloud platform) and image transfer for health professionals. Self-referral options are available for selected MRI services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CT Scans Computed tomography imaging services using up-to-date CT equipment staffed by imaging experts, provided for diagnosis and monitoring for NHS and referred patients.
• MRI Scans Magnetic resonance imaging services using three advanced wide-bore MRI scanners (installed 2022) with Deep Resolve AI technology, supporting NHS referrals, health professional referrals and private self-pay use cases.
• PET-CT Scans Positron emission tomography combined with CT imaging for diagnostic cancer imaging, delivered at Mount Vernon Hospital (Northwood) and The Lister Hospital (Stevenage).
• Whole-Body MRI Cancer Screening Private whole-body MRI cancer screening scan checking for signs of cancer from head to knees, using AI-enabled Deep Resolve Boost technology with dual reporting by two consultant radiologists and results delivered within two weeks. Priced at £1,750.
• Fatty Liver Assessment (LiverLab MRI) Private fatty liver assessment using specialist MRI technique called LiverLab to measure liver fat. Non-invasive, no needles, 5-10 minutes scan time. Self-referral available. Priced at £350 standalone or £150 when combined with whole-body MRI.
• Prostate MRI Cancer Screening Private MRI prostate cancer screening service for men aged 45 and over using multiparametric MRI and Deep Resolve AI software, with clinical oversight by Prof Anwar Padhani. Self-referral enabled. Launching in 2026; price to be announced.
• Dental Scans Specialist dental imaging services for diagnostic purposes, provided as part of the centre's diagnostic imaging portfolio.
• Remote Image Viewer Service Cloud-based, zero-footprint viewer service (powered by Cimar) that enables healthcare professionals to review diagnostic images and accompanying clinical reports from any location and device via secure login.
• Image Transfer Service Secure electronic image transfer service enabling health professionals to send and receive medical imaging data with the centre for referrals and clinical review.

Quantifiable outcome

• Whole-body MRI finds cancer in around 1-2% of asymptomatic individuals screened
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CimarcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for cloud-based remote image viewing service. Cimar provides the zero-footprint viewer enabling healthcare professionals to review scan images from any location.
• Moor Park Golf ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner for annual Charity Golf Day and Bridge Drive events. Hosts fundraising events supporting scanner centre operations.
• Greenfields Primary SchoolminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner for Quiz Night fundraising events. Hosts community fundraising quiz events.
• Ultra ChallengeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for Windsor 50 Ultra Challenge events - running and walking challenges that raise funds for the centre.
• Dunnings II, WatfordminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue for supporter-hosted charity events including Tino's Cancer Charity Event.
• Mount Vernon Cancer CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-located with Mount Vernon Cancer Centre providing cancer imaging services as part of integrated cancer care.
• East and North Hertfordshire NHS TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNHS trust partnership providing guidance on confidentiality policies and sharing of patient information under Department of Health's Code of Practice on Confidentiality.
• NHS Trusts and GP PracticescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNHS hospital trusts and GP practices refer patients for imaging services, functioning as referring partners.
• Chenies ManorminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue for Stepping Up For Cancer charity walk, providing field access and free garden entry for walkers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• InHealth Group: UK's largest independent provider of diagnostic and imaging services, operating MRI, CT, PET-CT, and endoscopy across NHS and private markets. Comparable in modality mix and NHS/private patient base, but far larger and commercial in ownership.
• Affidea: Pan-European diagnostic imaging and outpatient diagnostics operator with significant UK presence offering MRI, CT, PET-CT, and other imaging services. Comparable across modalities and NHS/private split, but operates at broader scale as a commercial entity.
• HCA Healthcare UK: Leading UK private hospital operator with extensive diagnostic imaging capabilities across London and other major cities, including private cancer screening and PET-CT. Comparable in oncology imaging and private self-pay screening, but operates as a broader commercial hospital group.
• Spire Healthcare: UK private hospital group offering comprehensive diagnostic imaging including MRI, CT, and PET-CT, alongside self-pay health assessments and screening packages. Overlapping in private imaging and self-pay screening, but operates as a broader hospital provider.

Direct peers

• European Scanning Centre: London-based private imaging centre offering whole-body MRI cancer screening and other self-pay diagnostic scans. Closest direct competitor to Paul Strickland's whole-body MRI offering in the UK private self-pay segment.
• Echelon Health: UK premium private health screening provider offering whole-body MRI and CT scans to self-pay consumers seeking comprehensive preventive screening. Targets the same affluent, health-conscious demographic as Paul Strickland's whole-body MRI service.
• Vista Health: UK private diagnostic imaging provider offering self-pay MRI, CT, and ultrasound scans with online booking. Directly competes with Paul Strickland on private self-referral whole-body screening and other MRI services in the UK consumer market.

Emerging players

• Check4Cancer: UK private cancer screening and diagnostic services provider offering genetic testing, imaging-based screening, and early detection services. Comparable mission orientation around cancer screening and growing private self-pay market.
• Scan.com: UK-based online private MRI/CT booking platform aggregating multiple imaging providers across the country. Comparable in the private self-pay MRI booking experience and consumer-facing positioning, though it operates as a marketplace rather than a scanner-owning centre.
• GenesisCare: Specialist cancer care provider offering diagnostic imaging, radiotherapy, and oncology services including MRI and PET-CT in the UK. Comparable in cancer imaging focus and NHS/private hybrid model, with particular overlap in prostate cancer diagnostics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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