How long is the NHS wait for gallbladder removal in the EC1 postcode?

Patients living in the EC1 postcode (Clerkenwell (EC1)) are typically referred to Barts Health NHS Trust. The current median NHS wait for gallbladder removal across these trust is approximately 17 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 EC1 residents.

Which NHS trust serves EC1 residents?

EC1 (Clerkenwell (EC1)) is part of the EC postcode area, which is primarily served by Barts Health 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 EC1?

Private gallbladder removal in the UK typically costs £5,500–£9,500, with a typical price around £7,250. London 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 EC1?

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 EC1 (Clerkenwell (EC1))

If you live in the EC1 postcode (Clerkenwell (EC1)), your GP will most likely refer you to Barts Health NHS Trust. The current median NHS wait for gallbladder removal is 17 weeks. Private treatment from £5,500.

NHS

Around the national average

17 weeks

Median wait for EC1 residents

92nd percentile wait:: 46 weeks
Patients waiting:: 5,456
Seen within 18 weeks:: 2813%

Free at the point of use. Aggregated from 1 NHS trust serving the EC 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. EC1 sits inside the wider EC postcode area, and patients are typically referred to Barts Health NHS Trust. Under NHS Patient Choice you can ask to be referred to any trust in England — not just the local one.