Haemorrhoid treatment in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire: NHS Wait vs Private Cost
If you need a haemorrhoid treatment in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, 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 haemorrhoid treatment in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire?
In Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, the typical NHS waiting time for general surgery procedures such as haemorrhoid treatment is around 41 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 haemorrhoid treatment cost?
Going private for a haemorrhoid treatment in the UK typically costs between £2,000 and £4,500, with an average around £3,000. Self-pay patients are usually seen within 2–3 weeks, compared with the 41-week NHS wait in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire — a saving of roughly 38 weeks.