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Mole or skin lesion removal waiting times and costs in the UK

Official NHS waiting times for mole or skin lesion removal at every hospital in England, and how Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland compare, plus what it costs to go private. Figures from July 2026, checked daily.

England · median wait so far10 wkDermatology

Within 18 weeks (target 92%)69.2%414,613 people waiting

On the NHSFreewith a GP referral

Paying privately£400–£1,000Estimate typical package price

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Shortest NHS waits in England for dermatology

The 15 hospitals with the shortest median wait, out of 77 hospitals treating NHS patients that have patients waiting to be admitted for treatment (clinic-only services are left out). Private hospitals here treat NHS patients for free on a GP referral. Figures are for each NHS trust or provider as a whole.

Hospital / trust	Type	Region	Median wait so far	Within 18 weeks	Waiting
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust	NHS	South East	3 wk	90.3%	1,637
Novus Health Ltd	Private · takes NHS	Yorkshire and The Humber	4 wk	99%	1,232
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust	NHS	South East	5 wk	94%	868
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust	NHS	West Midlands	5 wk	79.8%	1,389
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust	NHS	South West	6 wk	85.5%	4,214
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust	NHS	North West	6 wk	91.5%	248
The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust	NHS	London	6 wk	91.7%	1,087
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust	NHS	London	6 wk	89.8%	2,951
Epsomedical Group	Private · takes NHS	South East	7 wk	91.6%	750
Sussex Community Dermatology Service	Private · takes NHS	South East	7 wk	85.6%	17,980
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust	NHS	West Midlands	7 wk	85.7%	3,222
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust	NHS	South West	7 wk	78.5%	3,641
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust	NHS	West Midlands	7 wk	77%	1,567
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust	NHS	South West	7 wk	82.5%	5,328
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust	NHS	East of England	7 wk	89.1%	2,828

Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Each nation publishes its own figures, measured differently, so they're shown separately (specialty: dermatology).

Scotland

Half of the 20 people waiting for treatment had waited 12 days or less so far; 90% had waited less than 40 days (month ending 31 August 2026). Shortest by NHS board: NHS Borders (—), NHS Orkney (—), NHS Fife (—).

Wales

41,772 patient pathways waiting; 27.1% for 26 weeks or more and 8.7% for over a year (July 2026). Wales doesn't publish a median wait.

Northern Ireland

838 people waiting for treatment (quarter ending 30 June 2026). Median wait so far by trust: Belfast 5 wk, South Eastern 6 wk, Regional day procedure centres 21 wk (worked out from published week bands, so approximate).

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Common questions

How long is the NHS wait for mole or skin lesion removal?

In England, half of the 414,613 people currently waiting for dermatology treatment had been waiting 10 wks or less so far, and 69.2% within 18 weeks (July 2026; the NHS standard is 92%). It varies a lot by hospital: the shortest median above is 3 wk. The NHS publishes waits by specialty, not by individual operation, so this is the wait for the specialty that treats it.

How much does mole or skin lesion removal cost privately in the UK?

Typically £400–£1,000 as a self-pay patient. This is a FairWait estimate from published price lists — prices vary by hospital and consultant, so ask for a written quote. On the NHS it's free.

Can I choose a hospital with a shorter wait?

In England you have the legal right to choose where you're referred for most planned hospital treatment, including private hospitals that treat NHS patients, at no cost. Ask your GP, or see the NHS guide to choosing a hospital.

Sources: NHS England — Referral to Treatment waiting times (July 2026) · Public Health Scotland · Welsh Government (StatsWales) · Department of Health (NI). Private prices are FairWait estimates. All data sources.

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