Women paying up to £11,000 for a hysterectomy amid NHS delays
by Denis Campbell Health policy editor from World news | The Guardian on (#6TSQ1)
Claims private sector taking advantage of long waits as cost of procedure rises sharply
Women in Britain are paying up to 11,154 for a hysterectomy in a private hospital, amid huge delays for NHS gynaecological care, research reveals.
The cost of undergoing the procedure privately has soared by 19% from 7,385 in 2021 to 8,795 last year, at a time when NHS waiting lists have risen sharply.
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