Knee replacement in Leicestershire and Rutland: NHS Wait vs Private Cost
If you need a knee replacement in Leicestershire and Rutland, 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 Leicestershire and Rutland?
In Leicestershire and Rutland, the typical NHS waiting time for orthopaedics procedures such as knee replacement 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 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 44-week NHS wait in Leicestershire and Rutland — a saving of roughly 41 weeks.