Colonoscopy in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire: NHS Wait vs Private Cost
If you need a colonoscopy in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, 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 colonoscopy in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire?
In Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, the typical NHS waiting time for gastroenterology procedures such as colonoscopy is around 30 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 colonoscopy cost?
Going private for a colonoscopy in the UK typically costs between £1,500 and £3,000, with an average around £2,000. Self-pay patients are usually seen within 2–3 weeks, compared with the 30-week NHS wait in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire — a saving of roughly 27 weeks.