Last updated on 1 May 2026
Isle of Wight resident, and composer of educational music, Pam Wedgwood, was delighted to collect a lifetime achievement award at the Royal Albert Hall recently after recovering from a hip replacement at a Southampton Hospital. Six months prior, Pam, faced a dilemma when her joint pain became too much to bear and was told there was an 18-month waiting list on the Isle of Wight.
“I was so pleased with the outcome of my hip operation and treatment by the whole team at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Southampton. I’m so grateful I can enjoy my lifestyle and music to the full!”
Pam, hip replacement patient at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Southampton
Pam says: “I’d been struggling with joint pain for years, getting lots of aches and pains in my knee and hips. After seeing my doctor, he told me the waiting list for surgery [on the NHS] was over 18 months on the Isle of Wight.”
“The event has really aided my recovery and given me a great goal to work towards. My surgeon Dr Khan, at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Southampton, reassured me that I’d recover in time. I used to run a lot and I guess my body took a lot of wear and tear. In those days, we didn’t have such good running shoes and probably ran on roads more than grass, which maybe took its toll.
“After seeing my doctor, he advised a knee x-ray, but told me that that the waiting list for surgery was over 18 months on the Isle of Wight. I really didn’t want to wait that long. I have my music career where I travel around the UK occasionally, and I also enjoy an annual trip to Queensland to visit my son, and it would mean I’d miss out on seeing everyone if I couldn’t continue to travel.
“My doctor advised a knee x-ray but told me the waiting list for surgery was over 18 months. I really didn’t want to wait that long as I’d miss out on seeing everyone if I couldn’t continue to travel.”
Pam, hip replacement patient at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Southampton
“I spoke to a friend who said she had heard of a self-pay service called Wellsoon from Practice Plus Group and I knew they had a hospital across the water in Southampton. I decided to cash in some savings and pop over on the Red Jet to see the hip consultant, Mr Khan, to assess if I could have an op sooner than at my local hospital. He was really sympathetic as I explained my aches and pains and decided to send me for an x-ray on my knee and also my hips, just to be really thorough and get to the root of my joint problems. When the x-ray came back, he said that my hip was completely worn out and would need replacing first.
“A couple of weeks later, I came over on the Red Jet again for surgery. Everything went really smoothly and I was pleased with the outcome. I later booked my knee surgery as I was so pleased with the outcome of my hip operation and treatment by the whole team at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Southampton. I’m just grateful that my joints are now being seen to and I can just enjoy my lifestyle and music to the full!”
Southampton Hip Replacement FAQs
Where can I have private hip replacement surgery in Southampton?
Private hip replacement surgery is available at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Southampton. The hospital was formerly known as Southampton NHS Treatment Centre and offers both NHS and private treatment for patients in and around Hampshire.
How long is the waiting time for private hip replacement surgery?
At Practice Plus Group, the average waiting time for private hip replacement surgery is 4–6 weeks. At Practice Plus Group Hospital, Southampton, this timeframe applies after your initial consultation.
How much does private hip replacement surgery cost?
Private hip replacement surgery at Practice Plus Group costs £13,199. At Southampton, private consultations start from £145 and can include a nurse assessment, blood tests, swabs and an x-ray if needed.
What happens during hip replacement surgery?
Hip replacement surgery involves replacing a damaged or worn hip joint with an artificial implant. The procedure is designed to relieve pain, improve mobility and support a better quality of life. Surgery usually takes around one to two hours.
What treatments are available at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Southampton?
Practice Plus Group Hospital, Southampton offers a range of treatments including hip surgery, knee surgery, cataract surgery, hernia repair surgery, hand and wrist surgery, gynaecology and urology.
James Wood, Content Specialist
This article was co-written by Content Specialist, James Wood. Our Content Specialist, James, has been writing articles and blogs for Practice Plus Group since 2022. He has more than a decade of experience as a copywriter within a range of different backgrounds and works closely with medical professionals to deliver information that's easy-to-read and patient-focused. When he's not writing medical pieces, James is busy playing sports or pub quizzing.
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