Gastroscopy in Sussex: NHS Wait vs Private Cost
If you need a gastroscopy in Sussex, here's the typical NHS waiting time versus what it costs to go private — updated for 2026.
NHS Wait (Sussex)
43 wks
Typical referral-to-treatment wait for Gastroenterology in this ICB.
Private Self-Pay
£800–£2,000
Typical UK self-pay range. Usually treated within 2–3 weeks.
How long is the NHS wait for a gastroscopy in Sussex?
In Sussex, the typical NHS waiting time for gastroenterology procedures such as gastroscopy is around 43 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 43-week NHS wait in Sussex — a saving of roughly 40 weeks.
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Source: NHS England RTT data (2026) and typical UK self-pay fees. Figures are indicative ranges for guidance only.