Colonoscopy in North East London: NHS Wait vs Private Cost
If you need a colonoscopy 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)
38 wks
Typical referral-to-treatment wait for Gastroenterology in this ICB.
Private Self-Pay
£1,500–£3,000
Typical UK self-pay range. Usually treated within 2–3 weeks.
How long is the NHS wait for a colonoscopy in North East London?
In North East London, the typical NHS waiting time for gastroenterology procedures such as colonoscopy is around 38 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 38-week NHS wait in North East London — a saving of roughly 35 weeks.
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Source: NHS England RTT data (2026) and typical UK self-pay fees. Figures are indicative ranges for guidance only.