Carpal tunnel release in North East London: NHS Wait vs Private Cost
If you need a carpal tunnel release in North East London, here's the typical NHS waiting time versus what it costs to go private — updated for 2026.
NHS Wait (North East London)
56 wks
Typical referral-to-treatment wait for Neurosurgery in this ICB.
Private Self-Pay
£1,500–£3,500
Typical UK self-pay range. Usually treated within 2–3 weeks.
How long is the NHS wait for a carpal tunnel release in North East London?
In North East London, the typical NHS waiting time for neurosurgery procedures such as carpal tunnel release is around 56 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 carpal tunnel release cost?
Going private for a carpal tunnel release in the UK typically costs between £1,500 and £3,500, with an average around £2,200. Self-pay patients are usually seen within 2–3 weeks, compared with the 56-week NHS wait in North East London — a saving of roughly 53 weeks.
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Source: NHS England RTT data (2026) and typical UK self-pay fees. Figures are indicative ranges for guidance only.