Sinus surgery (FESS) in Cheshire and Merseyside: NHS Wait vs Private Cost
If you need a sinus surgery (fess) in Cheshire and Merseyside, 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 Cheshire and Merseyside?
In Cheshire and Merseyside, the typical NHS waiting time for ent procedures such as sinus surgery (fess) is around 43 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 43-week NHS wait in Cheshire and Merseyside — a saving of roughly 40 weeks.