If your ears feel blocked or muffled, getting ear wax removed in Leicester can be quick and easy. Here’s how Hearwell works, where we cover and what to expect.
Signs you may need ear wax removal
Ear wax is natural and usually clears on its own, but sometimes it builds up. You may benefit from ear wax removal if you notice:
- muffled hearing or a feeling that your ear is blocked
- earache, discomfort or a feeling of fullness
- itching inside the ear
- tinnitus (ringing or buzzing in the ear)
If you have ear pain with a high temperature, discharge from your ear, or sudden hearing loss, contact your GP or NHS 111 rather than booking ear wax removal.
Home visits across every LE postcode
Our speciality is coming to you. We visit homes, workplaces and care homes anywhere with an LE postcode, from Leicester city centre to Oadby, Wigston, Loughborough, Hinckley, Market Harborough, Melton Mowbray, Coalville and Oakham. You can check your postcode on our Areas We Cover page.
Home visits are ideal if getting to a clinic is difficult, if you care for someone who would be more comfortable at home, or if you simply prefer not to travel. A travel fee may apply depending on your location, and we’ll always confirm this before your appointment.
Prefer to come to us? Our Wigston clinic
We also see patients by arrangement at Honeycomb Health Clinic, 31 Long Street, Wigston, LE18 2BP. Prices are the same as home visits, with no travel fee. Clinic appointments are booked through Honeycomb on 0116 403 0633.
How much does ear wax removal cost?
- One ear: £45
- Both ears: £70
- If no wax is found, the appointment is treated as a consultation: £25
- If the wax can’t safely be removed in one visit, a follow-up is charged at a reduced fee of £20
We also offer a standalone ear health check for £25.
What happens at your appointment
Appointments take up to 30 minutes. We start with a short medical questionnaire, explain each step, and examine your ears with a video otoscope, and you’re welcome to watch on screen. We then remove the wax using microsuction, check your ears are clear, and give you personalised aftercare advice. If anything needs further attention, we can arrange a referral via a letter to your GP.
For the easiest removal, use olive oil drops for a few days beforehand (see our guide to using olive oil ear drops).
Who will I see?
Hearwell is led by Fateema, a Senior Audiologist with more than 10 years of NHS experience in hearing services, registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). You can meet Fateema here.