How long is the NHS wait for hysterectomy in the NG1 postcode?

Patients living in the NG1 postcode (Nottingham city centre (NG1)) are typically referred to Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. The current median NHS wait for hysterectomy across these trust is approximately 19 weeks. The 92nd percentile (long-tail) wait can extend to 48 weeks. NHS England publishes wait times at the trust level, not the outcode level — so this is the closest accurate breakdown for NG1 residents.

How much does private hysterectomy cost near NG1?

Private hysterectomy in the UK typically costs £8,500–£16,000, with a typical price around £11,500. Nottingham 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 NG1?

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.

Hysterectomy in NG1 (Nottingham city centre (NG1))

If you live in the NG1 postcode (Nottingham city centre (NG1)), your GP will most likely refer you to Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. The current median NHS wait for hysterectomy is 19 weeks. Private treatment from £8,500.

NHS

Around the national average

19 weeks

Median wait for NG1 residents

92nd percentile wait:: 48 weeks
Patients waiting:: 10,455
Seen within 18 weeks:: 4875%

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

Private

Days, not weeks

£11,500

Typical UK private price

Lowest published:: £8,500
Highest published:: £16,000
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. NG1 sits inside the wider NG postcode area, and patients are typically referred to Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. Under NHS Patient Choice you can ask to be referred to any trust in England — not just the local one.