NHS waiting times and private healthcare
NHS England publishes referral-to-treatment waiting time statistics. Some people look at private options alongside NHS care.
Published by Beyond Leads Limited · 27 October 2026
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Key points
The NHS Constitution for England includes a right to start non-urgent consultant-led treatment within a maximum waiting time, subject to conditions.
Waiting times vary by area and specialty.
What to check in the policy documents
Policy terms differ between insurers. When looking at this topic, the documents to read are the policy summary, the full policy wording and your schedule. Points worth checking include: published waiting times; options linked to NHS waits; your own NHS referral.
This page cannot confirm whether any person, condition or treatment would be covered. That depends on the insurer's terms and decision.
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