Ear wax removal and hearing aids in Liverpool
Ears feeling blocked, or struggling to keep up with conversations? In Liverpool, NHS audiology is based at Broadgreen and Garston, and it can visit people at home who can't get to a clinic. This guide covers the NHS route, ear wax options and what private care costs.
Quick answer: For ear wax, use oil drops first, then ask your GP about the NHS treatment room ear clinic (0300 790 0142), or book a private appointment (typically £50–£100). For hearing loss, ask your GP to refer you to Liverpool University Hospitals audiology at Broadgreen or Garston for free NHS hearing aids. Home visits are available for people who can't travel.
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Ear wax removal in Liverpool
Try oil drops first
The NHS advises 2 to 3 drops of olive or almond oil, 3 to 4 times a day, for 3 to 5 days. Don't use cotton buds, and don't use drops if you have a hole in your eardrum.
NHS options in Liverpool
The NHS says not all GP surgeries remove ear wax. In Liverpool, Mersey Care's community treatment rooms have offered ear syringing for people aged over 16, with an ear clinic on Fridays. The booking line is 0300 790 0142. Ask your GP practice whether you need a referral first.
Private ear wax removal
Clinics, pharmacies and audiologists across Liverpool offer microsuction and irrigation, typically for £50–£100. Mobile practitioners offer home visits.
See a doctor instead if you have sudden hearing loss, ear pain, discharge, bleeding or dizziness. Contact your GP or NHS 111.
Hearing tests and hearing aids in Liverpool
The NHS route: Liverpool University Hospitals audiology
- Where: the main department at Broadgreen Hospital, plus the South Liverpool Treatment Centre, Garston.
- How to start: NHS hearing aid services are accessed through a GP referral.
- Services: hearing assessments, hearing aid fitting and repairs, tinnitus support and domiciliary (home) visits.
- Enquiries: 0151 529 0328
- Cost: NHS hearing aids are free for adults.
Private hearing care
High-street chains and independent audiologists in Liverpool offer hearing tests, often free, and private hearing aids, typically £1,000–£4,000+ a pair.
| NHS | Private | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free for adults | Typically £1,000–£4,000+ a pair |
| How to start | GP referral | Book directly |
| Home visits | Available for those who can't travel | Offered by some providers |
| Choice | NHS digital range | Wider range, including rechargeable and nearly invisible styles |
Help for older people and families in Liverpool
- Assistive listening equipment: local social services may be able to provide equipment, such as amplified phones and TV listeners, or help with the cost.
- Alerts at home: visual and vibrating doorbell, phone and smoke alarms.
- If stairs are also becoming difficult, see our guide to stairlifts in Liverpool.
Areas we cover in Liverpool
Liverpool and nearby, including Allerton, Woolton, Aigburth, Childwall, West Derby, Walton, Garston, Wavertree and Mossley Hill, plus Crosby, Bootle, Huyton and Maghull.
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Please note: This is a general guide, not medical advice. Clinic times, referral routes and prices change, so check with your GP practice, the NHS service or the provider before booking.