We are pleased to advise our new and improved X-Ray services at Barking Community Hospital will re-open for patients on Friday, 30 January 2026.

Patients will benefit from a newly refurbished X-Ray area and will notice new and improved services.

This investment by BHRUT in updating the X-ray equipment to the latest Digital Technology ensures the future proofing of our X-ray services and brings significant improvements to diagnostic image quality and patient experience.

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Submitting X-ray requests

Please ensure that requests for X-ray examinations are submitted through the mailbox:
bhrut.gpxrayrequests1@nhs.net

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Walk-in X-ray services

Chest X-rays and suspected fractures do not need an appointment. These scans are available as a walk-in service.

Patients should bring their X-ray request form with them when accessing our X-ray services at BHRUT sites.

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Opening times (Monday to Friday)

Fanshawe Diagnostic Centre

Halbutt Street, Dagenham

• 8.30am to 1.00pm

• 2.00pm to 5.00pm

Barking Community Hospital

Upney Lane

• 8.30am to 1.00pm

• 2.00pm to 6.30pm

Harold Wood Polyclinic

Gubbins Lane

• 8.30am to 12.30pm

• 1.30pm to 6.30pm

Queen’s Hospital

Rom Valley Way

• 10.00am to 12.30pm

• 2.00pm to 6.00pm

King George Hospital

Barley Lane

• 10.00am to 12.30pm

• 2.00pm to 6.00pm

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Suspected fractures – important information

In order to support the Trust in delivering optimal care, please advise patients to attend either Queen’s Hospital or King George Hospital with suspected fractures relating to:

• Hip / pelvis

• Skull

• Spine

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To ensure the best possible patient experience, please verify that all parts of the request form are adequately completed.

Thank you for your understanding and continued partnership whilst we develop our community services.

Radiology Department, BHRUT