Paediatric Radiology in NHS Lothian is predominately in the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People (RHCYP) on the Little France site in Edinburgh. Some imaging is also performed at St John’s Hospital (SJH) in Livingston for West Lothian patients.
Primary Care clinicians can refer to Clinical Radiology at the RHCYP or SJH via SCI Gateway for Plain Films and Ultrasound using the pathways below. Please note these services are for children and young people only (Aged 0 to 16). From their 16th birthday onwards, referral should be to Adult Radiology Services opens a new window.
Referral for X-rays are governed by Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2018 opens a new window (IRMER) and adherence is the responsibility of the referrer.
There is helpful information on the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People (RHCYP) opens a new window webpage that can be shared with Patients/Carers, including information explaining Scans and X-rays opens a new window.
The Minor Injuries Unit at the Western General Hospital also sees children older than 1 year. However, they can only X-ray children who are 12 years old and above (10 years and above for a wrist). Appointments can be made by phoning 111.
Radiology Advice for Referring HCPs
If a Primary Care referrer has a query about a specific Radiology report, they can contact the Radiologist named on report directly. Relevant email addresses can be found in the Email Directory.
If a Primary Care referrer wants to discuss a referral to Radiology before making a referral (e.g. if indicated) they can get advice from Paediatric Radiology via the following route:
- Phone the RHCYP Imaging Reception (0131 312 0880) and ask for the duty radiologist
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