Hip replacement in South East London: NHS Wait vs Private Cost
If you need a hip replacement in South East London, here's the typical NHS waiting time versus what it costs to go private — updated for 2026.
NHS Wait (South East London)
52 wks
Typical referral-to-treatment wait for Orthopaedics in this ICB.
Private Self-Pay
£12,549–£22,000
Typical UK self-pay range. Usually treated within 2–3 weeks.
How long is the NHS wait for a hip replacement in South East London?
In South East London, the typical NHS waiting time for orthopaedics procedures such as hip replacement is around 52 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 52-week NHS wait in South East London — a saving of roughly 49 weeks.
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Source: NHS England RTT data (2026) and typical UK self-pay fees. Figures are indicative ranges for guidance only.