Fibroid removal in South Yorkshire: NHS Wait vs Private Cost
If you need a fibroid removal in South Yorkshire, here's the typical NHS waiting time versus what it costs to go private — updated for 2026.
NHS Wait (South Yorkshire)
47 wks
Typical referral-to-treatment wait for Gynaecology in this ICB.
Private Self-Pay
£5,000–£10,000
Typical UK self-pay range. Usually treated within 2–3 weeks.
How long is the NHS wait for a fibroid removal in South Yorkshire?
In South Yorkshire, the typical NHS waiting time for gynaecology procedures such as fibroid removal is around 47 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 47-week NHS wait in South Yorkshire — a saving of roughly 44 weeks.
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Source: NHS England RTT data (2026) and typical UK self-pay fees. Figures are indicative ranges for guidance only.