Hip replacement in Herefordshire and Worcestershire: NHS Wait vs Private Cost
If you need a hip replacement in Herefordshire and Worcestershire, 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 Herefordshire and Worcestershire?
In Herefordshire and Worcestershire, the typical NHS waiting time for orthopaedics procedures such as hip replacement is around 50 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 50-week NHS wait in Herefordshire and Worcestershire — a saving of roughly 47 weeks.