# Are X-rays included in NHS Band 1?

Source: https://thelocaldentist.co.uk/answers/are-x-rays-included-in-nhs-band-1/
Updated: 2026-08-13

## Quick answer

Yes. Clinically necessary X-rays are included in the England Band 1 course at £27.90 — there is no extra NHS X-ray surcharge inside that course. Private imaging outside an NHS course is charged at the practice’s private rates.

## Key facts

- Band 1 includes necessary X-rays in England
- No separate NHS X-ray add-on inside the same Band 1 course
- Private X-rays are priced by the practice

Editorial content from The Local Dentist — not clinical advice.