Knee replacement in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire: NHS Wait vs Private Cost
If you need a knee replacement in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire, 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 replacement in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire?
In Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire, the typical NHS waiting time for orthopaedics procedures such as knee replacement is around 34 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 replacement cost?
Going private for a knee replacement in the UK typically costs between £13,500 and £21,000, with an average around £16,500. Self-pay patients are usually seen within 2–3 weeks, compared with the 34-week NHS wait in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire — a saving of roughly 31 weeks.