Fibroid removal in Northamptonshire: NHS Wait vs Private Cost

If you need a fibroid removal in Northamptonshire, 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 fibroid removal in Northamptonshire?

In Northamptonshire, the typical NHS waiting time for gynaecology procedures such as fibroid removal is around 42 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 fibroid removal cost?

Going private for a fibroid removal in the UK typically costs between £5,000 and £10,000, with an average around £7,000. Self-pay patients are usually seen within 2–3 weeks, compared with the 42-week NHS wait in Northamptonshire — a saving of roughly 39 weeks.

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