Hip replacement in Birmingham and Solihull: NHS Wait vs Private Cost
If you need a hip replacement in Birmingham and Solihull, 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 hip replacement in Birmingham and Solihull?
In Birmingham and Solihull, the typical NHS waiting time for orthopaedics procedures such as hip replacement is around 56 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 hip replacement cost?
Going private for a hip replacement in the UK typically costs between £12,549 and £22,000, with an average around £16,000. Self-pay patients are usually seen within 2–3 weeks, compared with the 56-week NHS wait in Birmingham and Solihull — a saving of roughly 53 weeks.