Hysterectomy in South East London: NHS Wait vs Private Cost
If you need a hysterectomy 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)
45 wks
Typical referral-to-treatment wait for Gynaecology in this ICB.
Private Self-Pay
£7,000–£14,000
Typical UK self-pay range. Usually treated within 2–3 weeks.
How long is the NHS wait for a hysterectomy in South East London?
In South East London, the typical NHS waiting time for gynaecology procedures such as hysterectomy is around 45 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 hysterectomy cost?
Going private for a hysterectomy in the UK typically costs between £7,000 and £14,000, with an average around £9,500. Self-pay patients are usually seen within 2–3 weeks, compared with the 45-week NHS wait in South East London — a saving of roughly 42 weeks.
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Source: NHS England RTT data (2026) and typical UK self-pay fees. Figures are indicative ranges for guidance only.