Skin cancer removal in Norfolk and Waveney: NHS Wait vs Private Cost
If you need a skin cancer removal in Norfolk and Waveney, here's the typical NHS waiting time versus what it costs to go private — updated for 2026.
NHS Wait (Norfolk and Waveney)
50 wks
Typical referral-to-treatment wait for Dermatology in this ICB.
Private Self-Pay
£1,500–£4,000
Typical UK self-pay range. Usually treated within 2–3 weeks.
How long is the NHS wait for a skin cancer removal in Norfolk and Waveney?
In Norfolk and Waveney, the typical NHS waiting time for dermatology procedures such as skin cancer removal is around 50 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 skin cancer removal cost?
Going private for a skin cancer removal in the UK typically costs between £1,500 and £4,000, with an average around £2,500. Self-pay patients are usually seen within 2–3 weeks, compared with the 50-week NHS wait in Norfolk and Waveney — a saving of roughly 47 weeks.
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Source: NHS England RTT data (2026) and typical UK self-pay fees. Figures are indicative ranges for guidance only.