Hearing aids and ear wax removal in Nottingham
Struggling to hear the TV, or ears that feel blocked? In Nottingham, NHS adult hearing care is based at Ropewalk House in the city centre, and a local charity runs drop-in clinics to help with NHS hearing aids. This guide covers hearing aids first, then ear wax.
Quick answer: For hearing loss, ask your GP to refer you to Nottingham University Hospitals adult audiology at Ropewalk House (0115 919 4488) for free NHS hearing aids, or go private for a quicker appointment. For ear wax, use oil drops first, then ask your GP practice, or book privately (typically £50–£100).
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Hearing tests and hearing aids in Nottingham
The NHS route: Nottingham University Hospitals
- Where: Ropewalk House, 113 The Ropewalk, Nottingham NG1 5DU, where all audiology clinic appointments and hearing assessments take place.
- Hours: appointments Monday to Friday, 8.15am–5.30pm.
- Phone: 0115 919 4488 (closed Wednesdays 12pm–4.30pm). The line can be busy, so email is recommended for non-urgent questions.
- How to start: ask your GP for a referral. NHS hearing aids are free for adults.
- The service is UKAS-accredited for adult hearing services.
Private hearing care
Independent audiologists, high-street chains and private hospitals in Nottingham offer hearing tests, often free, and private hearing aids, typically £1,000–£4,000+ a pair. Some independents also offer free home hearing tests.
| NHS | Private | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free for adults | Typically £1,000–£4,000+ a pair |
| How to start | GP referral | Book directly |
| Waiting time | Can be longer | Usually quicker |
| Choice | NHS digital range | Wider range, including rechargeable, Bluetooth and nearly invisible styles |
Ear wax removal in Nottingham
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 and private options
The NHS says not all GP surgeries remove ear wax. Ask your practice what it offers or where it can refer you. Nottingham has plenty of private clinics, including doctor-led clinics, pharmacies and audiologists, offering microsuction and irrigation, typically for £50–£100. Some 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.
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Help for older people and families in Nottingham
- Hear2Help drop-in clinics: the charity Hear Together runs monthly community clinics across Nottinghamshire for NHS hearing aid maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Alerts at home: visual and vibrating doorbell, phone and smoke alarms.
- If stairs are also becoming difficult, see our guide to stairlifts in Nottingham.
Areas we cover in Nottingham
Nottingham and nearby, including Beeston, West Bridgford, Arnold, Carlton, Mapperley, Sherwood, Bulwell, Clifton and Wollaton, plus Hucknall, Long Eaton and Stapleford.
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Please note: This is a general guide, not medical advice. Opening times, referral routes and prices change, so check with your GP practice, Nottingham University Hospitals or the provider before booking.