A new generation of private high street healthcare is coming to Richmond with walk-in MRI scans, blood tests, pain injections and menopause support.

The company Living Room Health is to open a clinic in Sheen Road, in the heart of the town, opposite Waitrose.

Patients will be able to self-refer for an MRI for conditions, such as sports injuries and joint pain, at a starting price of £250.

It is possible to get more extensive MRI scans, including a full-body MRI which comes in at £1,500.

Other treatment options include steroid injections at £150 or PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) injections at £450, which are used to treat joint pain and stiffness.

A blood test designed to diagnose reasons for tiredness is listed at £189, while immediate GP appointments start at £49. The clinic will also offer well woman services and support for those going through the menopause.

The firm is in the midst of opening a series of clinics as people look for high speed access to healthcare against the background of the difficulty in getting GP and NHS hospital appointments.

Government critics argue that failures to support the NHS is driving people in pain, who have the money, to go private.

The first two clinics are opening in Paddington and Brighton this month, with the outlet in Richmond coming early in the new year and others due to open in Kingston and Battersea.

The company claims it is dedicated to bringing affordable and accessible self-pay healthcare to high streets.

It says it is the first to offer on-site walk-in MRI scanning and services including allergy, blood and genetic testing; orthopaedic diagnostic and treatment services; non-surgical pain injections; nutritional and menopausal expertise.

It will also offer immediate appointments with GPs; health supplements; plus immediate access to what it insists are world-renowned clinicians.

Chief executive, Simon Checkley, said: "We have worked extensively with patients, clinicians and medical practitioners to create a highly accessible offering that will give people immediate access to the services that they need.

"Our presence will complement the life-saving work of the NHS, who we love, respect and admire, but will empower people to seek immediate treatments for a broad range of conditions that they may be struggling with. We are accessible, affordable and we are coming to a High Street near you."

Living Room Health is backed by the UK's leading centre for regenerative medicine, The Regenerative Clinic, and a team of leading Orthopaedic Surgeons led by Knee Consultant Specialist Professor Adrian Wilson and Orthopaedic Consultant Surgeon Mr Raghbhir Khaka.

Professor Adrian Wilson, Medical Director, Living Room Health said: "It is with tremendous excitement that we bring this new concept to people, breaking down barriers to treatment and increasing the efficiency of how we can access and treat people.

"Ultimately we want to help people to get better, quicker. We're offering a wide range of treatments and diagnostics and this will be especially helpful for people living with pain, and experiencing orthopaedic trauma and ongoing problems."

Living Room Health offers peace of mind, immediate healthcare services and clinical appointments with world-leading clinicians and healthcare practitioners. Sites will open:

As well on-site MRI scanner there will be free educational events for the community and an on-site nurse.

A full list of treatments can be found at https://livingroom.health/

According to new research by Opinium and the Laboratory and Testing Industry Organisation (LTIO) an estimated 5.4m people have a heightened concern for their health after the pandemic.