Meniscus repair in Birmingham and Solihull: NHS Wait vs Private Cost
If you need a meniscus repair in Birmingham and Solihull, here's the typical NHS waiting time versus what it costs to go private — updated for 2026.
NHS Wait (Birmingham and Solihull)
56 wks
Typical referral-to-treatment wait for Orthopaedics in this ICB.
Private Self-Pay
£4,000–£8,000
Typical UK self-pay range. Usually treated within 2–3 weeks.
How long is the NHS wait for a meniscus repair in Birmingham and Solihull?
In Birmingham and Solihull, the typical NHS waiting time for orthopaedics procedures such as meniscus repair is around 56 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 meniscus repair cost?
Going private for a meniscus repair in the UK typically costs between £4,000 and £8,000, with an average around £5,500. Self-pay patients are usually seen within 2–3 weeks, compared with the 56-week NHS wait in Birmingham and Solihull — a saving of roughly 53 weeks.
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Source: NHS England RTT data (2026) and typical UK self-pay fees. Figures are indicative ranges for guidance only.