Shoulder replacement in Kent and Medway: NHS Wait vs Private Cost
If you need a shoulder replacement in Kent and Medway, here's the typical NHS waiting time versus what it costs to go private — updated for 2026.
NHS Wait (Kent and Medway)
56 wks
Typical referral-to-treatment wait for Orthopaedics in this ICB.
Private Self-Pay
£10,000–£18,000
Typical UK self-pay range. Usually treated within 2–3 weeks.
How long is the NHS wait for a shoulder replacement in Kent and Medway?
In Kent and Medway, the typical NHS waiting time for orthopaedics procedures such as shoulder replacement 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 shoulder replacement cost?
Going private for a shoulder replacement in the UK typically costs between £10,000 and £18,000, with an average around £13,500. Self-pay patients are usually seen within 2–3 weeks, compared with the 56-week NHS wait in Kent and Medway — 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.