How long is the NHS wait for bunion surgery in Nottingham?

The current median NHS wait for bunion surgery in Nottingham (across 1 NHS trust) is approximately 22 weeks. The 92nd percentile (long-tail) wait can extend to 46 weeks. There are 9,316 patients currently waiting on the Trauma & Orthopaedics pathway across these trusts.

Where can I get bunion surgery privately in Nottingham?

Nottingham has private hospitals operated by Spire Healthcare, Nuffield Health, Circle Health, and HCA Healthcare among others. Private bunion surgery typically costs £4,500–£8,500 in the UK. Most private hospitals offer consultation packages where you can be assessed within days. Ask your GP for a referral letter or self-refer directly.

Will going private affect my NHS care for bunion surgery?

No. You can self-fund private treatment without affecting your NHS care or losing your place on the NHS waiting list. Many patients use private providers to access faster surgery while keeping the NHS option as a backup.

Which Nottingham NHS trust has the shortest wait?

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is the main NHS trust serving Nottingham for this procedure, with a current median wait of 22 weeks.

Can I be referred to an NHS trust outside Nottingham for a faster wait?

Yes. Under the NHS Patient Choice rules, you have the right to ask your GP to refer you to any NHS trust in England — not just the one closest to your home. If a trust elsewhere has a shorter waiting list, you can request a referral there. Travel costs are your own responsibility.

Bunion surgery in Nottingham: NHS wait vs private cost

The NHS waiting list for bunion surgery in Nottingham has a median wait of 22 weeks across 1 NHS trust serving the area. Private treatment typically costs £6,000, ranging from £4,500 to £8,500.

NHS

Around the national average

22 weeks

Median wait in Nottingham

92nd percentile wait:: 46 weeks
Patients waiting:: 9,316
Seen within 18 weeks:: 3888%

Free at the point of use. Specialty-level data covering Trauma & Orthopaedics.

Private

Days, not weeks

£6,000

Typical UK private price

Lowest published:: £4,500
Highest published:: £8,500
Typical wait:: 2–4 weeks

Self-fund or use health insurance. Major UK groups: Spire, Nuffield, Circle, HCA.

NHS trusts serving Nottingham

NHS Trust	Median wait	92nd %ile	Patients waiting	< 18 wks
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust RX1	22 wk	46 wk	9,316	3888%

Other procedures in Nottingham

Knee replacement surgery in Nottingham Hip replacement surgery in Nottingham Cataract surgery in Nottingham Hernia repair in Nottingham Varicose vein treatment in Nottingham Hysterectomy in Nottingham Tonsillectomy in Nottingham Gallbladder removal in Nottingham Carpal tunnel release in Nottingham

See Bunion surgery waits across all UK cities →