How long is the NHS wait for gallbladder removal in the BS2 postcode?

Patients living in the BS2 postcode (St Pauls and Kingsdown (BS2)) are typically referred to University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust or North Bristol NHS Trust. The current median NHS wait for gallbladder removal across these trusts is approximately 12 weeks. The 92nd percentile (long-tail) wait can extend to 38 weeks. NHS England publishes wait times at the trust level, not the outcode level — so this is the closest accurate breakdown for BS2 residents.

Which NHS trust serves BS2 residents?

BS2 (St Pauls and Kingsdown (BS2)) is part of the BS postcode area, which is primarily served by University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust and North Bristol NHS Trust. 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 gallbladder removal cost near BS2?

Private gallbladder removal in the UK typically costs £5,500–£9,500, with a typical price around £7,250. Bristol 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 BS2?

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.

Gallbladder removal in BS2 (St Pauls and Kingsdown (BS2))

If you live in the BS2 postcode (St Pauls and Kingsdown (BS2)), your GP will most likely refer you to University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust or North Bristol NHS Trust. The current median NHS wait for gallbladder removal is 12 weeks. Private treatment from £5,500.

NHS

Faster than the national average

12 weeks

Median wait for BS2 residents

92nd percentile wait:: 38 weeks
Patients waiting:: 883
Seen within 18 weeks:: 266%

Free at the point of use. Aggregated from 2 NHS trusts serving the BS area.

Private

Days, not weeks

£7,250

Typical UK private price

Lowest published:: £5,500
Highest published:: £9,500
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. BS2 sits inside the wider BS postcode area, and patients are typically referred to University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust or North Bristol NHS Trust. Under NHS Patient Choice you can ask to be referred to any trust in England — not just the local one.