Mastectomy in Dorset: NHS Wait vs Private Cost
If you need a mastectomy in Dorset, here's the typical NHS waiting time versus what it costs to go private — updated for 2026.
NHS Wait (Dorset)
32 wks
Typical referral-to-treatment wait for General Surgery in this ICB.
Private Self-Pay
£5,000–£10,000
Typical UK self-pay range. Usually treated within 2–3 weeks.
How long is the NHS wait for a mastectomy in Dorset?
In Dorset, the typical NHS waiting time for general surgery procedures such as mastectomy is around 32 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 mastectomy cost?
Going private for a mastectomy in the UK typically costs between £5,000 and £10,000, with an average around £7,500. Self-pay patients are usually seen within 2–3 weeks, compared with the 32-week NHS wait in Dorset — a saving of roughly 29 weeks.
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Source: NHS England RTT data (2026) and typical UK self-pay fees. Figures are indicative ranges for guidance only.