How long is the NHS wait for hysterectomy in the CH postcode area?

Patients living in the CH postcode area (Chester) are typically referred to Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The current median NHS wait for hysterectomy across these trust is approximately 0 weeks. The 92nd percentile (long-tail) wait can extend to 0 weeks. There are 0 patients currently waiting on the Gynaecology pathway across these trusts.

Which NHS trust covers the CH postcode?

CH postcodes are primarily served by Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. NHS England publishes waiting time data per trust, not per postcode, so this is the closest accurate breakdown for Chester 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 hysterectomy cost near Chester?

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

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 CH 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.

Hysterectomy in the CH postcode area

If you live in the CH postcode area (Chester), your GP will most likely refer you to Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The current median NHS wait for hysterectomy is 0 weeks. Private treatment from £8,500.

NHS

Faster than the national average

0 weeks

Median wait for CH residents

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

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

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

NHS Trust	Median wait	92nd %ile	Patients waiting	< 18 wks
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust REM	0 wk	0 wk	0	0%

Hysterectomy in the CH postcode area

NHS trust serving CH postcodes

Other postcode areas in North West England

Other procedures for CH postcodes