Hip replacement waiting list time uk

Bones, joints and muscles
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Hi all,

Just thoughts I'd ask what waiting time lists are for hip replacement operations in UK.

North wales would appear to be 12months is this the norm???

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HI Paula I live in Dorset and it is about 3 months waiting time here

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Hi Paula,

In England, there is still a 18 week waiting time rule for the NHS . This is a legal requirement and starts from the time the hospital receives the referral letter and goes through to the first trreatment. Not sure what the rules are in Wales though.

I'm in Cornwall, I first saw the consultant on April 23rd last year, asked to be put on the waiting list for a revision, and that was done on 14th October. That's about 25 weeks but there was some delay because I had to have dental treatment, and then it was postponed because of lack of beds.

A year is an awful long time to wait if you are in pain and unable to get about.

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I think it depends what area, I'm on the waiting list for a revision, have been since early September. I was told  approx 3 months but I do realise this time of year it does get busier. My first replacement I waited only 10wks. Same area same consultant. 

If I was you I would ring the secretary just to check.

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I know people who waited that long but fortunately I have BUPA  cover and chose my date with no waiting time....knew all that money I spend on it would be worth it one day!!!   Couldn't have had better treatment!

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Hello Paula,  Like Sylvia I also live in Dorset and waiting time was 18 weeks .. but because of other committments - overseas weddings, work etc. I had, the later date suited me fine.  

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Hello Sylvia, where in Dorset?  Who did your THR?

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Well in theory I Iwas told 3 months......it was summer time and did not rush it as was still mobile and enjoying the time out with friends,when i did ring up they couldent find me on the waiting list..but i was expedited pretty quickly..had the op in november at the Royal Bournemouth,care there was excellent,very happy

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I had my THR done at the Royal Bournemouth under Mr Harvey,it was  an excellent locum Consultant who was Greek,care was second to none,everyone there was professional and careing very very impressed

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Hi Paula

I am in Cornwall and have just been referred to the waiting list, I've been told 6 months, although when I check on the NHS web site it says its only a 13 week waiting list at the hospital I've been referred to.

If you visit http://www.nhs.uk you can find you treatment and hospital and it will tell you.

Good luck!

Paula

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What post op follow up did you have? In Dorchester, 6 weeks saw physio but that was all..next check up 12 months ...  However, as something else went wrong..not with hip tho', just seen consultant again.  Problem with psoas and iliopsoas, but  hope cortisone injections will finally sort that out. I do have my own weekly physio tho for deep massage ....

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Saw the Registrar 6 weeks after op and will have a follow up in 1 year's time and apart from sutures removal nothing,but i have been very blessed have recovered quite quicklley no pain after 6 days,apart from sleeping on my back which as you know is a nighmare,i am walking well around my flat and just one crutch when i go out for reassurance

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I live in Cheshire. I requested the referral mid August 2014, saw the specialist in September and he basically let me pick my date. I chose December 9 as it fitted in with my husband being able to take time off work to look after me. I think I was very fortunate! 

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Hi Paula, I wrote a post but it's awaiting approval because I put a link to the NHS web site.  If you go on their website you can put in your procedure and the hospital you are booked in to and then it will tell you the waiting times, hope this helps, Paula x

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Hi

I think the waiting time is 3  months.....I think thats a legal  in the UK {3 months or thereabouts}

I'm in the North East and waited 3months from first referral

Love

Eileen

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Hi

Hi

THR ...saw consultant on December 18th 2013 and had operation 4th April 2014. Think that was 15 weeks

now having 2nd operation on 18th February saw consultant 5th november. Think that's 15 weeks.

ive a wonderful consultant having mine operation at bmi clinic

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Hi Paula, I am in Anglesey North Wales and I had my op in Bangor. I was on the waiting list for about 9 months in the end having the op last August. Best thing I have ever done!!!

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I am in Devon and the waiting time here is 2 months,, 3 month max.  I had my op at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital.  It was exactly 2 months since my consultation with the Consultant, so I suppose it depends on the area in which you live.  I was very fortunate.

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Hi Jean,

Good to know Bangor Hospital is ok.  I am in Anglesey being referred to Wrexham Maelor because I favoured Anterior approach.

Long waiting list - September seems likely date. What happens at Hip School??

All the best with your recovery. Paula

 

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Hip school was really good and I learnt a lot.

they told you exactly what to expect when you went in and you got to see photos of the surgeons and also meet nurses and physio that would be involved.They discussed what aids you require ie, toilet seat, walker etc and get them delivered to you.I found it very supportive.

ps. still not sure which appraoch I had lol, but happy with the result so far.