Cobalt Health

Who we are

About Cobalt

Cobalt Health (Cobalt) is an independent medical Charity with a vision to pioneer innovation in medical imaging diagnosis. Cobalt invests in equipment, integrated research and education, to improve outcomes for patients now and in the future. Each year it provides diagnostic imaging for over 130,000 patients at its imaging centres in Cheltenham and Birmingham, and through a fleet of fourteen MRI, CT and PET/CT mobile scanners. The Charity is the leading provider of ultra-low dose CT lung cancer screening services in the UK, working in partnership with the NHS.

Cobalt focuses on offering equipment and services not generally available within the NHS, using the latest technology to deliver superior image quality, improve patient comfort and enable shorter scanning times. The Charity strongly believes that all patients should have access to a clear diagnosis and appropriate treatment plan facilitated by the best equipment, helping doctors to make a clear diagnosis and appropriate personalised treatment plan.

Alongside its diagnostic services, Cobalt also funds and participates in research on a national and international basis. The Charity is currently supporting many research projects and clinical trials, with the aim of advancing the detection and treatment of cancer, dementia, and other long-term conditions. The Charity also provides training programmes for medical professionals, including GPs, consultants, physiotherapists, and chiropractors; and supports undergraduate radiography students with clinical placements.