Minor Injury & Illness

Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire CCGs are continually working to improve hearing loss services for our population.

The age related hearing loss service is provided via an Any Qualified Provider (AQP) contract with a patient self-referral option and the provision of wax removal, in those who meet the criteria, prior to assessment or device fitting in the hearing service (and following self-management in line with current approaches).

The service is for patients aged 55 and over, experiencing hearing and communication difficulties, who feel they might benefit from a hearing assessment and rehabilitation including the option of trying hearing aids.

At the start of their pathway, patients should be made aware that they are expected to remain with their chosen provider for a minimum of 3 years. Continuation of the pathway after 3 years is at the patient’s discretion. All current AQPs (Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, Outside Clinic, Royal Berkshire FT, Scrivens and Specsavers) will continue to provide the service, with the addition of one new provider (Audiological Science).

Full details of the providers and their clinic locations are included in the updated referral form and can be found here.

Ear Wax

The Hall Practice does not offer appointments for ear syringing / irrigation to treat ear wax.

Please click the link below to download an information leaflet about ear wax treatment with guidance about how you can manage the problem and the use of drops.

NHS South Ear Wax Leaflet

Age Concern GX are now running an Ear Wax Removal Clinic for residents of GX & Chalfont St. Peter over the age of 65. Charge for one ear is £25 or £50 for both ears. If no wax found, no charge will be made. The clinic wil operate on Mondays at Chalfont St. Peter and GX Cross Hospital. To book appts please contact Chris Burgess on 07864 056858 on Mon, Tues or Wed between 3pm and 4.30pm.

New Ear Wax Clinic - Age Concern - GX Plus

The following private providers also offer ear irrigation services (full details in leaflet):

Chalfont Hearing Centre - 01494 765144
Aston Hearing - 01494 733840
Help in Hearing - 0345 2220579
Ear Wax Removal UK - https://earwaxremoval.uk/ear-wax
Rickmansworth Earwax Removal Clinic - 0800 1337 987
If you are suffering with pain in your ears or any other symptoms that you are concerned about, please contact us online or by phone to request a review appointment.