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

Patients living in the BN postcode area (Brighton) are typically referred to University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. The current median NHS wait for gallbladder removal across these trusts is approximately 14 weeks. The 92nd percentile (long-tail) wait can extend to 38 weeks. There are 0 patients currently waiting on the General Surgery pathway across these trusts.

Which NHS trust covers the BN postcode?

BN postcodes are primarily served by University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. NHS England publishes waiting time data per trust, not per postcode, so this is the closest accurate breakdown for Brighton 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 gallbladder removal cost near Brighton?

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

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 BN 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.

Gallbladder removal in the BN postcode area

If you live in the BN postcode area (Brighton), your GP will most likely refer you to University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. The current England-wide median NHS wait for gallbladder removal is 14 weeks (local trusts have not yet published this month's data). Private treatment from £5,500.

NHS

Around the national average

14 weeks

Median wait for BN residents

92nd percentile wait:: 38 weeks
Patients waiting:: 0
Seen within 18 weeks:: 1658%

Free at the point of use. Local trust data not yet published this month — showing England-wide median.

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 postcode waits work: NHS England publishes wait times per NHS trust, not per postcode. We have mapped BN postcodes to the trust that most commonly accept Brighton 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.

Showing national average: The trust serving BN postcodes (RXH) did not publish General Surgery waiting time data in the latest NHS England RTT extract. The figures above are the England-wide median for general surgery and will refresh automatically when the next monthly extract is published.

See the full Brighton 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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