How long is the NHS wait for hysterectomy in Preston?

The current median NHS wait for hysterectomy in Preston (across 1 NHS trust) is approximately 23 weeks. The 92nd percentile (long-tail) wait can extend to 45 weeks. There are 2,289 patients currently waiting on the Gynaecology pathway across these trusts.

Where can I get hysterectomy privately in Preston?

Preston 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 Preston NHS trust has the shortest wait?

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the main NHS trust serving Preston for this procedure, with a current median wait of 23 weeks.

Can I be referred to an NHS trust outside Preston 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 Preston: NHS wait vs private cost

The NHS waiting list for hysterectomy in Preston has a median wait of 23 weeks across 1 NHS trust serving the area. Private treatment typically costs £11,500, ranging from £8,500 to £16,000.

NHS

Slower than the national average

23 weeks

Median wait in Preston

92nd percentile wait:: 45 weeks
Patients waiting:: 2,289
Seen within 18 weeks:: 900%

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 Preston

NHS Trust	Median wait	92nd %ile	Patients waiting	< 18 wks
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust RXN	23 wk	45 wk	2,289	900%

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