Cardiac catheterisation in The Black Country: NHS Wait vs Private Cost
If you need a cardiac catheterisation in The Black Country, here's the typical NHS waiting time versus what it costs to go private — updated for 2026.
How long is the NHS wait for a cardiac catheterisation in The Black Country?
In The Black Country, the typical NHS waiting time for cardiology procedures such as cardiac catheterisation is around 51 weeks from referral to treatment. Waits vary by hospital within the region and change month to month — and under NHS Right to Choose you can ask to be referred to a faster provider elsewhere in England at no cost.
What does a private cardiac catheterisation cost?
Going private for a cardiac catheterisation in the UK typically costs between £6,000 and £14,000, with an average around £9,000. Self-pay patients are usually seen within 2–3 weeks, compared with the 51-week NHS wait in The Black Country — a saving of roughly 48 weeks.