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Scan photos

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Anonomous · 13/03/2021 08:59

I understand times are difficult but I've had my letter for my first scan (first baby). It states that scan photos are £10 each!! Never have I ever heard anyone has paid so much for their scan photo. Do you think this is an unreasonable amount? Or am I expecting too much from the NHS?

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Jacky209990 · 13/03/2021 09:05

For me it used to be a £1 per photo (2 yrs ago) but with this pregnancy they have been free.

CtrlU · 13/03/2021 09:06

£10!?!

I don’t remember paying anything for my scan photos but that was 8 years ago

Warrickdaviesasplates · 13/03/2021 09:09

Ours were £12.50! Two years ago they were £11-ish and nine years ago they were £8.50.

I do think it's a bit of a rip off but especially as DH couldn't come into my 12 week scan with me I felt like I really should buy them so he could see the baby.

OurChristmasMiracle · 13/03/2021 09:09

The scan is to check that everything is okay the photos are a nice little extra that doesn’t have to be provided at all. However I do think £10 a photo is a lot especially when so many peoples incomes have been reduced due to the pandemic.

Cafeaulait27 · 13/03/2021 09:10

I’ve had my letter through and it didn’t say anything about costs for scan photos! We’re bringing cash just in case!!

Poppiesway1 · 13/03/2021 09:10

It’s varies enormously around the country. Where I am they are £3 (They were £1 22 years ago!) in nearby hospitals they are £5 and £7.50. I expect London costs are even higher. The cost of the thermal paper is quite expensive and we’re running at a deficit on costs for scan pictures so ours will be going up when things are “back to normal”

Pinkywoo · 13/03/2021 09:11

Mine were £5 in 2019, £10 is a lot!

SmidgenofaPigeon · 13/03/2021 09:12

Yeah we just paid £10 for a print of three separate images printed out onto one strip. I actually wouldn’t have

MotherPiglet · 13/03/2021 09:13

Mine were £4 in 2018 and still £4 now. Where are you based OP?

SmidgenofaPigeon · 13/03/2021 09:14

Sorry didn’t finish!

I actually wouldn’t have minded so much because I thought it was going to be proper quality photo paper but it’s very flimsy and poor quality!

Mingasauros · 13/03/2021 09:15

We didn't pay anything. Only paid for photos for our first in 2015 -£5 for 3

SmidgenofaPigeon · 13/03/2021 09:15

This was in Queen Charlotte and Chelsea (which is near White City, not Chelsea)

KindnessCrusader · 13/03/2021 09:15

In 2007 it was £10. I was on my own, had £20 a week for food, was already panicking about the car park charge the later my appointment got and could have cried.

HaNNaHC92 · 13/03/2021 09:17

In my current pregnancy, the letter with my scan appointment stated £3 per scan photo. When I had the photo given to me I was given 3 different photos on the same strip so effectively £1 each.

MsSquiz · 13/03/2021 09:17

I think ours were £10 for 3, but we were given 5.

At a private scan, they send you a link to a password protected album of scan photos and videos that you can print off yourself - but obviously you have to pay for the scan

PrettyLittleStars · 13/03/2021 09:27

Wow £10 is a lot! Mine have either been £5 or free!

Tibtab · 13/03/2021 09:34

My 12 week ones were free but the 20 week ones were £10 for 3 photos. The money all goes back to the maternity unit.

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Anonomous · 13/03/2021 09:36

Thanks all. I was thinking £10 is a lot. I'm based in the Midlands.
@OurChristmasMiracle I understand that is what the scan is for but when this is our first baby and my OH is not able to attend I would like him to at least see a photo of our baby. If he was allowed in I wouldn't be too bothered but as this is our first and the first time I will be seeing the little one I would like a memento.
I have never known anyone pay £10. Sounds like it differs up and down the country and that each hospital can charge what they feel. Like most of you hopefully it will be a reel of photos and not just the one for that price. Having to pay to park is bad enough. Think we will end up having a private scan at this rate just so my OH will actually get to see baby and hear the heartbeat, all the things first time parents want.
Thanks all!!

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Parkandride · 13/03/2021 09:37

£5 here but haven't had to pay (had about 5) as either DH not allowed to be with me which means they give you them, or there was a trainee having a go too. £10 is a lot if you're on a low income

ivfbeenbusy · 13/03/2021 09:38

That's pretty standard however I've never paid - the sonographer usually gives you a couple for fee ( the £10 charge is because you'll get people who take the piss and who want 20 copies to give their nearest and dearest)

SoonToBeMrs91 · 13/03/2021 09:38

The scan photos can be expensive, my trust charges £10 for 3. But because of coronavirus they have been giving them for free, seen as father cannot be in the room etc. I would take cash just in case, but you might not have to pay for pictures.

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Anonomous · 13/03/2021 09:39

@KindnessCrusader
I'm so sorry to hear that. It's not something we should have to be worried about especially at what should be such a joyous occasion!
Can see why so many people are anxious about the whole experience and even more so this past year when you can't even have a loved one/ family member in with you for that extra support!

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Anonomous · 13/03/2021 09:41

@SoonToBeMrs91
Thank you for that information. Maybe it will be the same here then. 😊

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Warrickdaviesasplates · 13/03/2021 09:43

@Cafeaulait27

I’ve had my letter through and it didn’t say anything about costs for scan photos! We’re bringing cash just in case!!

Our hospital accept contactless payment only. So make sure you also have your card just in case.

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Anonomous · 13/03/2021 09:46

Yes I understand that people may take the mick and want a whole reel. I only want one as it's our first and the OH cannot attend due to covid restrictions. I don't mind copying it and giving family one of them. Just think £10 is rather expensive, especially, as it's been said, if on a low income. I wouldn't mind giving a donation. Just don't understand why it varies so much in price up and down the country.

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