How long is the NHS wait for hysterectomy in Sheffield?

The current median NHS wait for hysterectomy in Sheffield (across 0 NHS trusts) is approximately 14 weeks. The 92nd percentile (long-tail) wait can extend to 38 weeks. There are 0 patients currently waiting on the Gynaecology pathway across these trusts.

Where can I get hysterectomy privately in Sheffield?

Sheffield 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 Sheffield NHS trust has the shortest wait?

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the main NHS trust serving Sheffield for this procedure, with a current median wait of 0 weeks.

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

The NHS waiting list for hysterectomy in Sheffield is approximately 14 weeks (national specialty median — Sheffield trusts have not yet published this month's data). Private treatment typically costs £11,500, ranging from £8,500 to £16,000.

NHS

Around the national average

14 weeks

Median wait in Sheffield

92nd percentile wait:: 38 weeks
Patients waiting:: 0
Seen within 18 weeks:: 3057%

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.

Showing national average: Sheffield's NHS trust (Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) did not publish Gynaecology waiting time data in the latest NHS England RTT extract (Jan 2026). The figures above are the England-wide median for gynaecology and will refresh automatically when the next monthly extract is published.

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