How long is the NHS wait for hysterectomy in London?

The current median NHS wait for hysterectomy in London (across 9 NHS trusts) is approximately 12 weeks. The 92nd percentile (long-tail) wait can extend to 44 weeks. There are 49,932 patients currently waiting on the Gynaecology pathway across these trusts.

Where can I get hysterectomy privately in London?

London has private hospitals operated by Spire Healthcare, Nuffield Health, Circle Health, and HCA Healthcare among others. Private hysterectomy typically costs £8,500–£16,000 in the UK. Most private hospitals offer consultation packages where you can be assessed within days. Ask your GP for a referral letter or self-refer directly.

Will going private affect my NHS care for hysterectomy?

No. You can self-fund private treatment without affecting your NHS care or losing your place on the NHS waiting list. Many patients use private providers to access faster surgery while keeping the NHS option as a backup.

Which London NHS trust has the shortest wait?

Across the 9 London NHS trusts in our dataset, the shortest median gynaecology wait is at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust (0 weeks). The full breakdown is shown in the table below.

Can I be referred to an NHS trust outside London for a faster wait?

Yes. Under the NHS Patient Choice rules, you have the right to 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 are your own responsibility.

Hysterectomy in London: NHS wait vs private cost

The NHS waiting list for hysterectomy in London has a median wait of 12 weeks across 9 NHS trusts serving the area. Private treatment typically costs £11,500, ranging from £8,500 to £16,000.

NHS

Faster than the national average

12 weeks

Median wait in London

92nd percentile wait:: 44 weeks
Patients waiting:: 49,932
Seen within 18 weeks:: 3444%

Free at the point of use. Specialty-level data covering Gynaecology.

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.

NHS trusts serving London

NHS Trust	Median wait	92nd %ile	Patients waiting	< 18 wks
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust RJ1	17 wk	39 wk	6,099	3150%
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust RJ2	15 wk	41 wk	7,671	4419%
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust RJ7	16 wk	43 wk	4,071	2173%
The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust RAS	6 wk	17 wk	890	838%
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust RYJ	12 wk	32 wk	7,002	4700%
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust RP4	0 wk	0 wk	0	0%
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust RAL	15 wk	44 wk	8,795	5117%
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust RQM	10 wk	26 wk	6,403	5226%
Barts Health NHS Trust R1H	14 wk	42 wk	9,001	5373%

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