Knee arthroscopy in Hampshire and Isle of Wight: NHS Wait vs Private Cost
If you need a knee arthroscopy in Hampshire and Isle of Wight, 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 knee arthroscopy in Hampshire and Isle of Wight?
In Hampshire and Isle of Wight, the typical NHS waiting time for orthopaedics procedures such as knee arthroscopy is around 44 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 knee arthroscopy cost?
Going private for a knee arthroscopy in the UK typically costs between £3,000 and £7,000, with an average around £4,500. Self-pay patients are usually seen within 2–3 weeks, compared with the 44-week NHS wait in Hampshire and Isle of Wight — a saving of roughly 41 weeks.