Comfort Scan

Private home ultrasound scans in the UK

Comfort Scan is a private ultrasound service that brings diagnostic equipment to the patient's home, office or chosen location. The company presents itself as an alternative to NHS waiting lists and the inconvenience of going to hospital, and offers appointments available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with no medical referral required.

The service is led by Shazia Shahid, lead sonographer, and is supported by qualified female clinical staff. The firm states that it uses hospital-quality ultrasound equipment and follows clinical and quality standards with professional supervision.

Scans and patients served

The service catalogue includes paediatric scans from one month of age, lump and bump scans, men's ultrasound scans, pregnancy scans, vascular Doppler scans and women's ultrasound scans. The company also offers wellness ultrasound packages.

The service is aimed at patients with mobility issues, time-poor parents, people seeking a rapid answer and those who prefer a private, calm environment. The firm notes that it can handle urgent cases and issue fertility reports more quickly.

Reports and turnaround times

After the scan, the professional explains the images and provides a structured report with clinical findings, measurements, clear conclusions and recommendations for next steps. According to the company, reports are usually available the same day or within 24 hours, and can be sent to the GP or specialist with the patient's consent to ensure continuity of care.

Professional profile of the lead sonographer

Shazia Shahid is a medical doctor (MBBS) and holds a postgraduate qualification in ultrasound obtained between 2011 and 2013. She is registered with the RCT and the SoR, is a member of the BMUS and holds POCUS certification. The company states that she has worked as an advanced practitioner sonographer in the NHS since 2017, has eleven years' experience as an ultrasound specialist in Saudi Arabia and five years as a sonologist and general practitioner in Pakistan, as well as training supervised by radiologists across multiple specialties. The firm attributes more than 25 years of professional experience to her.

Appointment process

The patient selects a date and time using the online appointment form. A qualified sonographer comes to the home with all the equipment and performs the scan. The images are then explained and the report is provided. The company reminds patients that, for diagnosis or treatment, they should consult their GP.

Reviews and coverage

The site shows a score of 4.8 on Trustpilot and 5.0 on Google, and states that it is CQC regulated. The testimonials collected mention the care provided to a mother with a disability at her residence, paediatric scans carried out in the Milton Keynes area, the speed of the appointment and the report, and the care received from the lead sonographer. The company states that it covers various areas of the UK and operates from Milton Keynes.