FairWaitOther medical specialist (diabetes, hormones, kidneys…) waiting times and costs in the UK
Official NHS waiting times for other medical specialist (diabetes, hormones, kidneys…) 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.
Shortest NHS waits in England for other - Medical Services
The 15 hospitals with the shortest median wait, out of 153 hospitals treating NHS patients. Private hospitals here treat NHS patients for free on a GP referral. Figures are for each NHS trust or provider as a whole.
Common questions
How long is the NHS wait for other medical specialist (diabetes, hormones, kidneys…)?
In England, half of the 618,137 people currently waiting for other - Medical Services treatment had been waiting 11 wks or less so far, and 70.3% 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 other medical specialist (diabetes, hormones, kidneys…) cost privately in the UK?
Typically £200–£320 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). Private prices are FairWait estimates. All data sources.