How long is the NHS wait for carpal tunnel release in the PO1 postcode?

Patients living in the PO1 postcode (Portsmouth Southsea (PO1)) are typically referred to Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. The current median NHS wait for carpal tunnel release across these trust is approximately 18 weeks. The 92nd percentile (long-tail) wait can extend to 46 weeks. NHS England publishes wait times at the trust level, not the outcode level — so this is the closest accurate breakdown for PO1 residents.

How much does private carpal tunnel release cost near PO1?

Private carpal tunnel release in the UK typically costs £1,500–£3,500, with a typical price around £2,400. Portsmouth has private hospitals from Spire, Nuffield, Circle, or HCA Healthcare offering this procedure with a typical wait of 2–4 weeks. Always confirm the exact total cost (including consultation, surgery, anaesthesia, follow-ups) before booking.

Can I be referred to an NHS trust outside PO1?

Yes. Under NHS Patient Choice rules you can 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 for treatment further from home are your own responsibility.

Carpal tunnel release in PO1 (Portsmouth Southsea (PO1))

If you live in the PO1 postcode (Portsmouth Southsea (PO1)), your GP will most likely refer you to Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. The current median NHS wait for carpal tunnel release is 18 weeks. Private treatment from £1,500.

NHS

Around the national average

18 weeks

Median wait for PO1 residents

92nd percentile wait:: 46 weeks
Patients waiting:: 5,754
Seen within 18 weeks:: 2835%

Free at the point of use. Aggregated from 1 NHS trust serving the PO area.

Private

Days, not weeks

£2,400

Typical UK private price

Lowest published:: £1,500
Highest published:: £3,500
Typical wait:: 2–4 weeks

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

How outcode waits work: NHS England publishes wait times per NHS trust, not per outcode. PO1 sits inside the wider PO postcode area, and patients are typically referred to Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. Under NHS Patient Choice you can ask to be referred to any trust in England — not just the local one.