Gastroscopy in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire: NHS Wait vs Private Cost
If you need a gastroscopy in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire, 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 gastroscopy in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire?
In Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire, the typical NHS waiting time for gastroenterology procedures such as gastroscopy is around 28 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 gastroscopy cost?
Going private for a gastroscopy in the UK typically costs between £800 and £2,000, with an average around £1,400. Self-pay patients are usually seen within 2–3 weeks, compared with the 28-week NHS wait in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire — a saving of roughly 25 weeks.