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Ear Health
Ear Health Checks
FREE Ear Health Checks and Hearing Tests at Well Pharmacy
Take control of your ear health
Healthy ears are important for hearing, communicating and your overall wellbeing. Our Ear Health Check service is a quick, professional service that we offer completely FREE. After one of our Ear Care Practitioners completes the check, they’ll offer advice on next steps and give you the choice of what you’d like to do.
Whether you’re experiencing blocked ears, tinnitus, hearing changes or general ear discomfort, we’re here to help you understand your ear health.
How our Ear Health Check service works
2. Attend your appointment
During the assessment, one of our clinically-trained practitioners will ask you a few questions, take a look inside your ears using a digital otoscopy, check for any wax build-up, irritation or infection, and assess your general ear health. Here you'll be able to capture videos and pictures of your ear canal.
3. Results & next steps
Our Ear Care Practitioner will then run through the findings with you and discuss your options for possible next steps if needed, such as earwax removal, a follow-up check, or an audiology referral.
Who should get an Ear Health Check?
You might benefit from an ear check if you:
- Have blocked or ‘full’ feeling ears
- Have reduced or muffled hearing
- Experience persistent ringing or buzzing in your ears (tinnitus)
- Are diabetic (given the increased risk of hearing and balance loss)
- Have itchy or uncomfortable ears
- Regularly wear hearing aids
- Swim frequently or have recently been on holiday
- Fly frequently
- Want to understand the general health of your ears
Even if you don’t have an obvious symptom, regular Ear Health Checks can help spot potential issues early. Many ear and hearing problems develop gradually and can be easily missed, so our FREE service can give you access to the right support to help identify issues early and protect your long-term ear health.
What happens after the Ear Health Check?
There are a few potential next steps that you’ll be presented with depending on the findings of your Ear Health Check.
- If we find a build-up of wax – you might be suitable for our microsuction Ear Wax Removal Service, which quickly and safely removes excess earwax
- If we identify a hearing issue – you might require further monitoring, or referral to an audiology specialist
The Ear Care Practitioner who completes your assessment will explain everything clearly to help you understand your options.
Yes, Ear Health Checks are free at Well Pharmacy. You’ll be given the option of whether you want to progress with any follow-up services for an extra charge, such as earwax removal.
No, the Ear Health Check is non-invasive and shouldn’t cause any discomfort.
The exact length might vary depending on your circumstance and the findings, but most appointments are quick and convenient, making them easy to fit around your day.
If wax build-up is identified during the Ear Health Check, then you’ll be given the option to have it removed there and then using our microsuction service for £50.
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