Procedure · Gynaecology
Hysterectomy NHS waiting times
Waiting-list data: July 2026Published by NHS England on · next release expected 8 October 2026 · sources
Removing the womb, for example because of heavy periods, fibroids or prolapse, when other treatments have not worked. On the NHS it is carried out by gynaecology teams. In July 2026, half of the 586,514 people waiting for gynaecology in England had waited longer than 13.8 weeks.
Median wait, gynaecology
13.8 weeks
▼ −0.1 wk vs previous month
Waiting under 18 weeks
60.0%
▼ −1.0pp vs previous month
NHS standard: 92%
People waiting in England
586,514
▲ +9,406 vs previous month
Waiting over 52 weeks
12,094
Thinking of paying privately?
Published self-pay prices for hysterectomy at the main UK private hospital groups start from £5,764 (up to about £11,358).
Shortest gynaecology waits in England
Providers with at least 500 patients waiting, sorted by median wait so far (July 2026). Includes independent hospitals that treat NHS patients.
| Hospital / provider | Median | Under 18 wks |
|---|---|---|
| The Hillingdon HospitalsLondon | 5.6 weeks | 95.0% |
| Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching HospitalsYorkshire & the Humber | 7.4 weeks | 73.9% |
| Isle of WightSouth East | 7.8 weeks | 81.4% |
| The One Health Group plc | 7.8 weeks | 78.7% |
| Harrogate and DistrictYorkshire & the Humber | 8.0 weeks | 75.0% |
| Frimley HealthSouth East | 8.0 weeks | 73.4% |
| Dorking Healthcare Limited (DHC) | 8.1 weeks | 78.0% |
| South Tyneside and SunderlandEast of England | 8.3 weeks | 82.5% |
| Chelsea and Westminster HospitalLondon | 8.4 weeks | 85.7% |
| The Newcastle upon Tyne HospitalsNorth East & Yorkshire | 8.6 weeks | 84.5% |
| Walsall HealthcareWest Midlands | 8.7 weeks | 79.4% |
| Homerton HealthcareLondon | 8.8 weeks | 77.0% |
Gynaecology waits by region
Share of patients waiting under 18 weeks, July 2026.
- North East & Yorkshire69.2%20,861 waiting
- London64.5%102,247 waiting
- South West60.9%45,138 waiting
- Yorkshire & the Humber59.7%49,334 waiting
- East of England58.8%67,287 waiting
- North West58.6%89,649 waiting
- South East58.2%84,462 waiting
- West Midlands56.8%60,890 waiting
- East Midlands54.9%45,691 waiting
Gynaecology in England, last 13 months
% waiting under 18 weeks
Show month-by-month figures
| Month | Waiting | Within 18 wks | Over 52 wks |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | 586,514 | 60.0% | 12,094 |
| June 2026 | 577,108 | 61.0% | 11,305 |
| May 2026 | 572,886 | 60.9% | 11,227 |
| April 2026 | 564,686 | 60.2% | 10,702 |
| March 2026 | 555,528 | 60.8% | 10,033 |
| February 2026 | 565,435 | 57.9% | 13,160 |
| January 2026 | 566,350 | 56.8% | 14,735 |
| December 2025 | 572,008 | 57.3% | 15,273 |
| November 2025 | 564,583 | 57.4% | 16,603 |
| October 2025 | 577,404 | 57.4% | 18,118 |
| September 2025 | 576,885 | 57.1% | 18,439 |
| August 2025 | 576,774 | 56.3% | 18,400 |
| July 2025 | 576,835 | 56.4% | 18,171 |
Waiting a long time for hysterectomy?
In England you can usually choose which hospital you are referred to, including independent hospitals that treat NHS patients.
How the right to choose worksQuestions about hysterectomy waits
How long is the NHS waiting list for hysterectomy?
NHS England does not publish waits for individual operations. Hysterectomy is managed by gynaecology teams: in July 2026, 586,514 people in England were waiting for gynaecology treatment, half had waited longer than 13.8 weeks and 60.0% had waited under 18 weeks. Waits vary a lot between hospitals.
Which hospitals have the shortest waits for hysterectomy?
Among larger providers, the shortest gynaecology median waits in July 2026 were at The Hillingdon Hospitals (5.6 weeks), Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (7.4 weeks), Isle of Wight (7.8 weeks). Check the provider treats your condition before asking to be referred there.
Can I get hysterectomy faster on the NHS?
In England you can usually choose which hospital you are referred to, including independent hospitals that treat NHS patients. Choosing a provider with a shorter list is the main legitimate way to be treated sooner.
Can I pay for hysterectomy privately?
Yes. Private hospitals publish their own self-pay prices, which vary by hospital and by what is included (consultations, scans, follow-up). Ask for a fixed all-inclusive price and check the hospital on the Private Healthcare Information Network (PHIN).
Sources: NHS England statistics on referral to treatment (RTT) waiting times (July 2026), A&E attendances (August 2026), diagnostic waiting times (DM01) and cancer waiting times, published 10 September 2026; hospital sites from the nhs.uk organisation data. Figures are checked against the official national totals before every update.
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