DEXA scan facility (FOI)DEXA scan facility (FOI)
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Request
A
Has the DEXA scan facility been moved or removed?
B
If DEXA has been moved, where has it gone and is it still a free service if prescribed by a hospital consultant?
C
If that has been removed, where is DEXA scanning done now, by whom and at what cost?
As a GP referral
As a private appointment
D
How will those on low incomes and income support needing a DEXA scan be expected to pay?
Response
A
No. It is still at Overdale.
B
Please refer to (A) and (C).
C
DEXA scanning is currently only available via private radiology services and the current rate charged per appointment is £90, which will be the standard cost regardless of referral pathway.
The public service is due to resume via Health and Community Services shortly.
D
For those who have low income or are in receipt of Income Support, an application can be made to Customer and Local Services for consideration of a Special Payment to cover the cost of a DEXA scan.
Special payments: help with emergency costs (gov.je)
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