Ear Wax Removal Clinic

The demand for ear and hearing healthcare services is growing rapidly due to an ever-increasing ageing population, exposure to loud noises such as music and machinery, the increased use of headphones, and even the way we clear our ears using cotton earbuds have an adverse effect on our daily lives.

The current patient pathway to ear and hearing healthcare can be both disjointed and relatively inaccessible. Many patients move from appointment to appointment, spread over several weeks, if not months. The average waiting time for patients to receive treatment was 12-16 weeks (pre-Covid), this has now grown substantially. Not only that, but most GPs have also stopped offering wax removal as a service (BBC), which has a significant impact on access and well-being.

Delivering ear and hearing healthcare services within communities makes care more accessible for all and helps to reduce the outpatient burden on secondary settings, in line with the “NHS Long Term Plan.”

For younger people, hearing loss can affect their education and social life. For older people, it can lead to social isolation, dementia and an increased risk of falls

If no wax is found, a consultation charge is applicable depending on the time of appointment, which will be discussed at the time of making the appointment.