Official figures and published prices. Each figure retains its source, date and scope. Public tariffs are health-system payments, not private quotes; recorded waits do not promise a current appointment.
Your options
Care Path for United Kingdom. Explore public care and possible funding before comparing private providers. Your clinician and payer decide suitability and eligibility.
Information, not medical or legal advice.
Your NHS care
Start with your usual doctor or public insurer to discuss a referral for this treatment.
Who can use it: Check eligibility and treatment coverage with your public insurer; residence alone does not establish entitlement.
Cost to you: varies — Confirm a written patient price or funding decision.
Reported public wait: England: Gastroenterology Service (specialty-level wait, not a procedure-specific wait): 11.04 weeks — median waiting time, patients still on the public waiting list
Source: NHS England (Referral to Treatment) · Source period: August 2026 · Captured: 2026-10-14 · n=1 observationsWhat this figure covers
Scope: United Kingdom (England). Population: patients still on the public waiting list. Reported statistic: median waiting time. Shown as reported by the source.
n=1 eligible observations. n is not a patient count. Episode equivalence: unverified.
Specialty-level proxy, not a procedure waiting time. Incomplete consultant-led referral-to-treatment pathways at month end; includes diagnostics and appointments. Published NHS median/p92 are estimates from aggregate data; values are copied, never calculated from bins. One specialty is intentionally referenced by multiple basket items; do not count these as independent cohorts.
Methodology and exclusions
England: Gastroenterology Service (specialty-level wait, not a procedure-specific wait): 36.34 weeks — 92% of patients still on the public waiting list waited this long or less
Source: NHS England (Referral to Treatment) · Source period: August 2026 · Captured: 2026-10-14 · n=1 observationsWhat this figure covers
Scope: United Kingdom (England). Population: patients still on the public waiting list. Reported statistic: p92. Shown as reported by the source.
n=1 eligible observations. n is not a patient count. Episode equivalence: unverified.
Specialty-level proxy, not a procedure waiting time. Incomplete consultant-led referral-to-treatment pathways at month end; includes diagnostics and appointments. Published NHS median/p92 are estimates from aggregate data; values are copied, never calculated from bins. One specialty is intentionally referenced by multiple basket items; do not count these as independent cohorts.
Methodology and exclusions
Scotland: Gastroenterology (A9); inpatient/day-case stage of treatment; completed waits (specialty-level wait, not a procedure-specific wait): 21.5 days — median waiting time, patients who were treated
Source: Public Health Scotland · Source period: August 2026 · Captured: 2026-10-14 · n=1 observationsWhat this figure covers
Scope: United Kingdom (Scotland). Population: patients who were treated. Reported statistic: median waiting time. Shown as reported by the source.
n=1 eligible observations. n is not a patient count. Episode equivalence: unverified.
Published specialty-level stage-of-treatment wait, not a procedure-specific wait or full referral-to-treatment pathway. The same specialty statistic may appear for multiple basket procedures; do not count those as independent patient cohorts.
Methodology and exclusions
Scotland: Gastroenterology (A9); inpatient/day-case stage of treatment; completed waits (specialty-level wait, not a procedure-specific wait): 84.7 days — 90% of patients who were treated waited this long or less
Source: Public Health Scotland · Source period: August 2026 · Captured: 2026-10-14 · n=1 observationsWhat this figure covers
Scope: United Kingdom (Scotland). Population: patients who were treated. Reported statistic: p90. Shown as reported by the source.
n=1 eligible observations. n is not a patient count. Episode equivalence: unverified.
Published specialty-level stage-of-treatment wait, not a procedure-specific wait or full referral-to-treatment pathway. The same specialty statistic may appear for multiple basket procedures; do not count those as independent patient cohorts.
Methodology and exclusions
Scotland: Gastroenterology (A9); inpatient/day-case stage of treatment; ongoing waits (specialty-level wait, not a procedure-specific wait): 19.5 days — median waiting time, patients still on the public waiting list
Source: Public Health Scotland · Source period: August 2026 · Captured: 2026-10-14 · n=1 observationsWhat this figure covers
Scope: United Kingdom (Scotland). Population: patients still on the public waiting list. Reported statistic: median waiting time. Shown as reported by the source.
n=1 eligible observations. n is not a patient count. Episode equivalence: unverified.
Published specialty-level stage-of-treatment wait, not a procedure-specific wait or full referral-to-treatment pathway. The same specialty statistic may appear for multiple basket procedures; do not count those as independent patient cohorts.
Methodology and exclusions
Scotland: Gastroenterology (A9); inpatient/day-case stage of treatment; ongoing waits (specialty-level wait, not a procedure-specific wait): 159.3 days — 90% of patients still on the public waiting list waited this long or less
Source: Public Health Scotland · Source period: August 2026 · Captured: 2026-10-14 · n=1 observationsWhat this figure covers
Scope: United Kingdom (Scotland). Population: patients still on the public waiting list. Reported statistic: p90. Shown as reported by the source.
n=1 eligible observations. n is not a patient count. Episode equivalence: unverified.
Published specialty-level stage-of-treatment wait, not a procedure-specific wait or full referral-to-treatment pathway. The same specialty statistic may appear for multiple basket procedures; do not count those as independent patient cohorts.
Methodology and exclusions
- Ask your doctor whether this treatment is appropriate.
- Confirm coverage, referral requirements and the current waiting list with your insurer or hospital.
Public care information · Guidance reviewed: 2026-10-15
NHS Right to choose · England / e-Referral
For many GP referrals in England, you can choose the hospital and consultant-led team, including some providers delivering NHS services.
Who can use it: England only. Check eligibility and exceptions with your GP; other UK nations have their own arrangements.
Cost to you: varies — Confirm a written patient price or funding decision.
Reported public wait: No official figure available for this route.
- Discuss suitable NHS providers with your GP before referral.
- Use your booking reference and access code in the NHS e-Referral Service.
- Ask the referring team about alternatives if your wait is too long.
NHS patient choice · Guidance reviewed: 2026-10-15
NHS e-Referral · Guidance reviewed: 2026-10-15
Planned treatment abroad · S2 funding
Apply before treatment for approved state-funded care. S2 does not fund treatment worldwide: outside the EU, the NHS guidance lists Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.
Who can use it: Check eligibility with the NHS authority for your UK nation and confirm the overseas provider accepts S2. Approval is required; co-payments may apply.
Cost to you: varies — Confirm a written patient price or funding decision.
Reported public wait: No official figure available for this route.
- Read the S2 criteria and ask your NHS clinician for supporting evidence.
- Obtain the provider declaration and itemised estimate.
- Receive written approval before treatment or paying eligible treatment costs; budget separately for travel and accommodation.
NHS S2 funding and limits · Guidance reviewed: 2026-10-15
Private care near home
Ask local providers for a written quote for the complete episode of care.
Who can use it: Check clinical suitability and payment arrangements with the provider.
Cost to you: varies — Confirm a written patient price or funding decision.
Reported public wait: No official figure available for this route.
- Ask for a full written price and exclusions.
- Confirm follow-up and how complications would be handled.
Compare private options below
Published waits are historical statistics, not an appointment forecast. Costs and waits are unknown unless a source is shown. Private comparisons below are in USD; official figures retain their source currency.
Frequently asked questions
What price has been published? (FE32Z; 2026/27)
£573 (England, 2026/27): official NHS hospital tariff, not a self-pay patient price. Scope: Combined day case / ordinary elective spell unit price before market forces factor. Captured: 2026-10-14. n=1. Source: https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PRN02348-26-27-nhs-payment-scheme-pay-award-annex-a-prices-workbook-v2.xlsx.
What price has been published? (Nuffield Health Bristol Hospital; 2026-10-14; treatment-list; Bowel Examination - Colonoscopy)
Nuffield Health Bristol Hospital: published approximate guide price 3,635 GBP (4,822.55 USD; USD conversion: ECB/Frankfurter, 2026-10-14, 1 GBP = 1.3267 USD). Payer context: Published private package. Scope: Nuffield Health Bristol Hospital. Source period: 2026-10-14. Captured: 2026-10-14. n=1. Episode equivalence unverified. Published guide price is an approximation of treatment only. Diagnostic/investigative tests are separate. Final price varies with consultant fees, prosthesis, drugs and pre-existing conditions; a fixed all-inclusive quotation follows consultation. Package equivalence, colonoscopy sedation and cataract follow-up are not established. Not a median or a guaranteed minimum. Source: https://www.nuffieldhealth.com/hospitals/bristol/pricing
What price has been published? (Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital; 2026-10-14; treatment-list; Bowel Examination - Colonoscopy)
Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital: published approximate guide price 3,180 GBP (4,218.91 USD; USD conversion: ECB/Frankfurter, 2026-10-14, 1 GBP = 1.3267 USD). Payer context: Published private package. Scope: Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital. Source period: 2026-10-14. Captured: 2026-10-14. n=1. Episode equivalence unverified. Published guide price is an approximation of treatment only. Diagnostic/investigative tests are separate. Final price varies with consultant fees, prosthesis, drugs and pre-existing conditions; a fixed all-inclusive quotation follows consultation. Package equivalence, colonoscopy sedation and cataract follow-up are not established. Not a median or a guaranteed minimum. Source: https://www.nuffieldhealth.com/hospitals/cambridge/pricing
What price has been published? (Ramsay New Hall Hospital; 2026-10-14; treatment accordion header; Bowel Examination (Colonoscopy) as Day Patient)
Ramsay New Hall Hospital: from 2,660 GBP (3,529.02 USD; USD conversion: ECB/Frankfurter, 2026-10-14, 1 GBP = 1.3267 USD). Payer context: Published private package. Scope: Ramsay New Hall Hospital. Source period: 2026-10-14. Captured: 2026-10-14. n=1. Episode equivalence unverified. Published minimum guide price, not a guaranteed quotation or median. Component-level inclusions/exclusions, implant type, laterality, consultant/anaesthetist fees and follow-up are not established on this price list; cataract one-eye equivalence and diagnostic-only colonoscopy are unconfirmed. Contact hospital for a quotation. Combined colonoscopy/gastroscopy and finance repayments are excluded from extraction. Source: https://www.ramsayhealth.co.uk/hospitals/new-hall-hospital/patients/prices
What waiting time has been reported? (England; median; 2026-08; Gastroenterology Service)
Gastroenterology Service (specialty-level wait, not a procedure-specific wait): 11.04 weeks — median waiting time, patients still on the public waiting list. Source period: 2026-08. Captured: 2026-10-14. n=1. Source: https://www.england.nhs.uk/statistics/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/Incomplete-Commissioner-Aug26-XLSX-4M-vjgRdG.xlsx. Specialty-level proxy, not a procedure waiting time. Incomplete consultant-led referral-to-treatment pathways at month end; includes diagnostics and appointments. Published NHS median/p92 are estimates from aggregate data; values are copied, never calculated from bins. One specialty is intentionally referenced by multiple basket items; do not count these as independent cohorts.
What waiting time has been reported? (England; p92; 2026-08; Gastroenterology Service)
Gastroenterology Service (specialty-level wait, not a procedure-specific wait): 36.34 weeks — 92% of patients still on the public waiting list waited this long or less. Source period: 2026-08. Captured: 2026-10-14. n=1. Source: https://www.england.nhs.uk/statistics/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/Incomplete-Commissioner-Aug26-XLSX-4M-vjgRdG.xlsx. Specialty-level proxy, not a procedure waiting time. Incomplete consultant-led referral-to-treatment pathways at month end; includes diagnostics and appointments. Published NHS median/p92 are estimates from aggregate data; values are copied, never calculated from bins. One specialty is intentionally referenced by multiple basket items; do not count these as independent cohorts.
What waiting time has been reported? (Scotland; median; 2026-08; Gastroenterology (A9); inpatient/day-case stage of treatment; completed waits)
Gastroenterology (A9); inpatient/day-case stage of treatment; completed waits (specialty-level wait, not a procedure-specific wait): 21.5 days — median waiting time, patients who were treated. Source period: 2026-08. Captured: 2026-10-14. n=1. Source: https://www.opendata.nhs.scot/dataset/e9dbef36-a343-4b9a-ab7e-b6e6cbcbb38e/resource/ac63b747-fdcc-410c-ae43-de6fe3c46abf/download/sot_performance_ongoing_completed_waits_monthly_aug26.csv. Published specialty-level stage-of-treatment wait, not a procedure-specific wait or full referral-to-treatment pathway. The same specialty statistic may appear for multiple basket procedures; do not count those as independent patient cohorts.
What waiting time has been reported? (Scotland; p90; 2026-08; Gastroenterology (A9); inpatient/day-case stage of treatment; completed waits)
Gastroenterology (A9); inpatient/day-case stage of treatment; completed waits (specialty-level wait, not a procedure-specific wait): 84.7 days — 90% of patients who were treated waited this long or less. Source period: 2026-08. Captured: 2026-10-14. n=1. Source: https://www.opendata.nhs.scot/dataset/e9dbef36-a343-4b9a-ab7e-b6e6cbcbb38e/resource/ac63b747-fdcc-410c-ae43-de6fe3c46abf/download/sot_performance_ongoing_completed_waits_monthly_aug26.csv. Published specialty-level stage-of-treatment wait, not a procedure-specific wait or full referral-to-treatment pathway. The same specialty statistic may appear for multiple basket procedures; do not count those as independent patient cohorts.
What waiting time has been reported? (Scotland; median; 2026-08; Gastroenterology (A9); inpatient/day-case stage of treatment; ongoing waits)
Gastroenterology (A9); inpatient/day-case stage of treatment; ongoing waits (specialty-level wait, not a procedure-specific wait): 19.5 days — median waiting time, patients still on the public waiting list. Source period: 2026-08. Captured: 2026-10-14. n=1. Source: https://www.opendata.nhs.scot/dataset/e9dbef36-a343-4b9a-ab7e-b6e6cbcbb38e/resource/ac63b747-fdcc-410c-ae43-de6fe3c46abf/download/sot_performance_ongoing_completed_waits_monthly_aug26.csv. Published specialty-level stage-of-treatment wait, not a procedure-specific wait or full referral-to-treatment pathway. The same specialty statistic may appear for multiple basket procedures; do not count those as independent patient cohorts.
What waiting time has been reported? (Scotland; p90; 2026-08; Gastroenterology (A9); inpatient/day-case stage of treatment; ongoing waits)
Gastroenterology (A9); inpatient/day-case stage of treatment; ongoing waits (specialty-level wait, not a procedure-specific wait): 159.3 days — 90% of patients still on the public waiting list waited this long or less. Source period: 2026-08. Captured: 2026-10-14. n=1. Source: https://www.opendata.nhs.scot/dataset/e9dbef36-a343-4b9a-ab7e-b6e6cbcbb38e/resource/ac63b747-fdcc-410c-ae43-de6fe3c46abf/download/sot_performance_ongoing_completed_waits_monthly_aug26.csv. Published specialty-level stage-of-treatment wait, not a procedure-specific wait or full referral-to-treatment pathway. The same specialty statistic may appear for multiple basket procedures; do not count those as independent patient cohorts.