How long is the NHS wait for cataract surgery in the HU postcode area?

Patients living in the HU postcode area (Hull) are typically referred to Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The current median NHS wait for cataract surgery across these trust is approximately 13 weeks. The 92nd percentile (long-tail) wait can extend to 40 weeks. There are 7,739 patients currently waiting on the Ophthalmology pathway across these trusts.

Which NHS trust covers the HU postcode?

HU postcodes are primarily served by Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. NHS England publishes waiting time data per trust, not per postcode, so this is the closest accurate breakdown for Hull residents. Under NHS Patient Choice rules you can also ask your GP to refer you to a different trust with a shorter wait — this is your legal right.

How much does private cataract surgery cost near Hull?

Private cataract surgery in the UK typically costs £1,995–£4,500, with a typical price around £2,700. Most major UK cities have 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.

Will going private affect my NHS care if I live in HU?

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

Can I be referred to an NHS trust outside the HU area?

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.

Cataract surgery in the HU postcode area

If you live in the HU postcode area (Hull), your GP will most likely refer you to Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The current median NHS wait for cataract surgery is 13 weeks. Private treatment from £1,995.

NHS

Faster than the national average

13 weeks

Median wait for HU residents

92nd percentile wait:: 40 weeks
Patients waiting:: 7,739
Seen within 18 weeks:: 5029%

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

Private

Days, not weeks

£2,700

Typical UK private price

Lowest published:: £1,995
Highest published:: £4,500
Typical wait:: 2–4 weeks

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

How postcode waits work: NHS England publishes wait times per NHS trust, not per postcode. We have mapped HU postcodes to the trust that most commonly accept Hull residents. Your actual wait depends on which trust your GP refers you to — and under NHS Patient Choice you can ask to be referred to any trust in England, not just the local one.

NHS trust serving HU postcodes

NHS Trust	Median wait	92nd %ile	Patients waiting	< 18 wks
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust RWA	13 wk	40 wk	7,739	5029%

See the full Hull city breakdown

Treatcompare also publishes a per-city version of this comparison with full NHS trust details and city-wide aggregates.

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Cataract surgery in the HU postcode area

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