Sinus surgery (FESS) in Birmingham and Solihull: NHS Wait vs Private Cost
If you need a sinus surgery (fess) in Birmingham and Solihull, 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 sinus surgery (fess) in Birmingham and Solihull?
In Birmingham and Solihull, the typical NHS waiting time for ent procedures such as sinus surgery (fess) 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 sinus surgery (fess) cost?
Going private for a sinus surgery (fess) in the UK typically costs between £2,500 and £5,000, with an average around £3,500. Self-pay patients are usually seen within 2–3 weeks, compared with the 44-week NHS wait in Birmingham and Solihull — a saving of roughly 41 weeks.