Meniscus repair in Gloucestershire: NHS Wait vs Private Cost

If you need a meniscus repair in Gloucestershire, 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 meniscus repair in Gloucestershire?

In Gloucestershire, the typical NHS waiting time for orthopaedics procedures such as meniscus repair is around 36 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 36-week NHS wait in Gloucestershire — a saving of roughly 33 weeks.

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