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Book an appointmentMicrosuction Ear Wax
NHS experienced ear care specialists
working privately with you
No waiting list
Cost to patient: £65 for both ears only charged when wax removed
Clinic address: : Brookside GP Surgery, Brookside Close, Earley, Reading,
RG6 7HG
Referral process: patient can call Interhearing directly on 0800 002 9503 to book an appointment or fill in the form
If you would like more information about our services or to contact us for any reason please complete the fields below.
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Rob Cooke
12:25 22 Dec 19
I took my 9yo son to see Julie to remove a build up of wax in one of his ears. He had issues with his ears (especially after swimming) for years, and as a result, he was very uncomfortable with the idea of anything or anyone going near them. He could not have made it much more difficult for Julie than he did - wriggling and squirming and getting upset, but Julie was incredibly patient. It was only Julie’s kind temperament and wealth of experience which allowed us to get the treatment finished and avoid the whole process being too traumatic for my little lad. He and I are both incredibly grateful we found Julie and we could not recommend her highly enough.read more
Rhian A
21:01 27 Nov 19
Highly recommend. The Consultant was thorough, caring and listened carefully. He undertook several tests and gave a full explanation of why I was experiencing the issues with helpful advice. It's rare these days to find someone who genuinely cares. Excellent service.read more
pick pickering
12:26 13 Nov 19
Lost my hearing due to swimming and flight back from holiday doctors diagnosed wax was the problem and referred me for treatment but waiting list was 2 months !! Only partial hearing in one hear coming and going could not wait as I could not work . looked on internet and managed to get a appointment at Shrewsbury the following day was easy to book Julie sorted out my hearing in 20 mins so grateful to her so nice and professional interhearing provides a excellent service and are highly recommendedread more
Dawn Blaikley-Colwill
15:32 23 Oct 19
Very pleased with all aspects of clinic. Nurse was great, took time to explain all stages as she carried out procedure.Very pleased with result. Thank you.read more
Anne Ritson
16:09 08 Aug 19
Saw Julie for ear wax removal but was difficult due to a recent ear infection. She was very caring and arranged for me to return when my ear was better. Some time later I returned and my ear was clear, but Julie had managed to remove most of the wax on the first visit. She is a lovely lady and we had some amazing chats. Many thanks Julie. I will return should the need arise.read more
Ruth Salvati
13:03 22 Jul 19
Such a fantastic service, an appointment was arranged within just a few days of my enquiry. The nurse who carried out the procedure was lovely and took time to ensure I was comfortable. My hearing has never been better - best money I've ever spent 🙂read more
stevie chambers
15:53 24 Jun 19
Very pleased with the results, quick and simple procedure. The nurse who did mine was really nice and explained everything well. Would recommend.read more
Robin Tinsley
11:55 19 Jun 19
First time I have had microsuction and I'd certainly recommend it to people. In and out within 10 minutes and I can hear again - fabulous.
Julie was great, talked through the procedure and was very professional.read more
Jan Cloak
18:12 06 Jun 19
Would highly recommend this. I had been "deaf " for 6 weeks and at my wits end as cannot have syringing method. Discovered interhearing and decided to try it. Best money I ever spent. Over in a flash. Julie was amazingly understanding and professional.i would not hesitate to return if and when needed. Thank you so very much for returning me to normality. ( my family thank you too as I was driving them mad with extra loud TV and constant "pardon" , "what did you say " etc.)read more
Antony Heath
10:46 03 May 19
Excellent Service
Very Friendly And Professional Service From Making The Appointment To Actually Having The Treatment
Treatment Only Took 10 Mins
Would Highly Recommendread more
Ian Pearse
10:30 03 May 19
Appointment made very quickly, 3 days. Quoted 20 weeks for the NHS! Saw Julie who was great. Although my wax was very difficult to remove she did it very carefully and gave me great advice to keep future wax problems down to a minimum. I would highly recommend Interhearing for wax removal.read more
Lee Davies
10:43 18 Apr 19
Recently had ear wax removal done as had a build up in one ear service was great very quickly done my only issues would be the price £65 for a minutes work is to much.read more
Jennifer Murphy
14:02 02 Apr 19
Arranged a speedy appointment at Nuffield Hospital, Wolverhampton for my teenage daughter for wax removal in both ears. We saw Julie who was excellent. She was very personable and put us both totally at ease. We were out within 10 minutes and the problem was dealt with.read more
Simon Fitzpatrick
14:47 27 Mar 19
First class service, appointment within 2 days. John Beharrell at Wolverhampton was professional and explained everything most clearly. Painless and easy way to have wax removed, and far more efficient and complete than syringing. Would highly recommend.read more
Pat Young
20:58 04 Mar 19
My son and daughter have had the treatment they were happy with the results the nurse who carried out the service of clearing compounded wax was very gentle and explained everything she did to make them aware what was happening thanksread more
Simon Brock
15:19 11 Jan 19
My first ear microsuction and it was quick (about 10 minutes), easy, painless and with no fuss. My ears are all clear and I can hear properly again. The appointment started more or less on time. Happy customer.read more
Antony Hopkins
20:10 30 Dec 18
A huge thank you to Julie for her great care in doing a very difficult removal of compacted ear wax.I can say that she did an excellent job and made me feel very comfortable. She is to be highly recommended so thank you once again Julie.read more
George Bowen
15:28 15 Dec 18
Since using dry suction hardly now get any ear infections and the service is first class and friendly people looking after me well worth the £65 knowing my ears are cleanread more
brian Hall
15:01 29 Nov 18
Excellent service from Julie at the Madeley surgery. She explained everything very well and gave good advice for future care J B Hallread more
megsiebabes
12:50 26 Oct 18
The best £65 I’ve spent. Service was excellent at the Radbrook Surgery, Shrewsbury. I was looked after by Julie. And now I can hear again.read more
Amanda Mullins
08:43 23 Oct 18
What a fantastic service. Lovely, friendly, informative staff. Quick, painless unblocking of both ears . . . what could be simpler! Thank you.read more
Gordon Morris
12:37 03 Aug 18
NHS could do nothing for impacted wax in my ear after suffering for over a week! Contacted Interhearing and they gave me a next day appointment at one of their clinics near to my home which I attended this morning.All wax removed in 30 minutes by a professional clinician and I can now hear perfectly.Thank You
Gordonread more
TWC 22
11:38 17 Sep 17
Brilliant!If you suffer from ear wax build up, then you'll know the usual scenario - slowly your hearing deteriorates and you start to enter your own private world, isolated from everyone else. So you ring the doctors to organise an ear syringe and (if your doctors surgery is as busy as mine) they say 'sorry, the nurse can't do it for 2 weeks' and you end up putting oil in one ear for all that time, pretty much removing what final hearing you had left, so you go completely deaf on one side. Then you get your one ear syringed and if you're lucky all the wax comes out, but if it doesn't, you have to book a second appointment. Then, once you get one ear sorted, all you have to do is repeat the whole process again for the other ear! For me, the overall result is that, on average, every 10 months or, so I lose my hearing in one ear or the other for a complete month.Well, not any more! One simple trip to Interhearing (sometimes with SAME DAY appointments available) and I am good to go. John is superb - very diligent / thorough and the process itself isn't painful (just quite loud sucking noises, because it's close to your eardrum). Twenty minutes or so and I have perfect hearing again in both ears. John then books you in for a second appointment a week or so later (all within the standard charge) to check that everything has settled down OK.No waiting, no oiling, no hassle. Absolutely superb - the best £65 I've spent in a long time!read more
sophie Tindall
18:34 18 Aug 17
Amazing nice service. Went above and beyond to fit me in before my holiday. Was seen quickly and the lovely Dr Jon worked tirelessly to sort my tricky ear blockage. Will be recommending to everyone!read more
Vanessa Thompson
10:27 19 Jul 17
Very friendly and professional service. The Audiologist put my son at ease immediately.
Becky Taylor
19:39 08 Jun 17
The whole experience was very positive from making contact to the completion of the treatment. The office staff were friendly and efficient, there was a change of venue and they made absolutely sure I was aware of it. The consultant gave me a full explanation including showing me photos. He completed the treatment sensitively showing me pictures of the result and followed up with further advice. It was a relief to be able to hear again!read more
Richard Kaye
16:11 20 Apr 17
I was seen promptly by a gentleman who examined me very thoroughly and not only removed the wax from my ears, but also removed some of the hair which was aggravating the situation. he was polite, kind and eager to listen to any comments I was making. the experience was pleasant and satisfying.
PS. I do not understand why my name appears as Richard Kaye. This is my son's name, but he lives Japan! My name is Kyriacos Kayeread more
How Do We Compare
Due to the increased workload placed on practice nurses and surgeries, a growing number of GP practices can no longer offer ear wax removal or are unable to offer it as an urgent treatment, often resulting in a long and frustrating wait for patients.
We hope that the following information will enable your practice to confidently inform patients regarding the alternative treatment options available for ear wax removal in Reading and surrounding areas.
The treatment options (alternative to those offered by your surgery) are as follows:
Interhearing Microsuction
Referral to treatment waiting time: 3 – 5 days (average wait)
Location: Brookside Surgery, 1 Brookside Close, Earley, RG6 7HG
Cost to patient: £65 (per patient)
Referral process: patient can call Interhearing directly on 0800 002 9503 (option 2) to book an appointment
Hospital Microsuction (NHS)
Referral to treatment waiting time: 16 weeks (average wait)
Locations: Royal Berkshire Hospital
Cost to patient: Cost of parking only
Referral process: referral from GP Surgery to hospital
No need for patients to use ear drops before their appointment. Using Microsuction for wax removal is quicker and safer than syringing.
Ear Wax Removal Reading
Interhearing’s ear wax removal specialist in Reading, Berkshire is Joyce Duodu – She has over 7 years experience in both the NHS and private practice as a Specialist Ear Care Nurse in the Berkshire area.
Our clinic in Reading is located at the Brookside GP Surgery in Earley, Reading. This clinic provides convenient access to ear care for residents of Reading, Wokingham, MaidenHead, Slough, Farnborough, Newbury, Basingstoke, Bracknell and the surrounding areas.
Our team understand that ear wax blockages can be uncomfortable and irritating. We will always try to ensure that you are seen as quick as possible. You can call us direct for an appointment or you can simply fill in your details on our contact form.
We provide same-day appointments where possible,
but usually see our patients within 3 days.
The Procedure
Quick and Safe Microsuction Ear Wax Cleaning, Performed by NHS experienced ear car professionals. No need for weeks of ear drops before treament.
The microsuction technique uses gentle suction to clean the ear, and is much safer and more comfortable than all other forms of ear cleaning, including syringing and irrigation. No need to use ear drops for weeks before treatment, just the night before and morning of treatment. A small, thin probe is directed at the ear wax in the ear canal, and then gentle suction is applied to slowly remove the ear blockage.
Free Follow up appointment
If it is not possible to clear the ear completely at the first sitting, then you can come back to see us for free follow ups until the job is done.
Why is Ear Wax a Problem?
Ear wax can cause discomfort, dizziness, pain and hearing loss. Removing it alleviates these issues and brings a greater feeling of wellbeing.
Removal of wax is especially important for users of Hearing aids as the earpiece often blocks the natural migration of wax out of the ear and the build up of wax causes the hearing aid to begin to be ineffective.
To find out more about why ear wax is a problem CLICK HERE
What is Micro-Suction?
Safe, Comfortable, Instant and Affordable Ear Wax Removal in Reading
When it come to earwax removal cotton buds just makes things worse and syringing can cause severe discomfort and other side effects such as infections and vertigo.
If you want to get the wax out, the safest and most comfortable way to do it is by microsuction. Unlike syringing an ear to remove the wax, with microsuction there is no need to wait until the ear is totally blocked with wax and and you won’t need to use ear drops.
Microsuction brings instant relief from the inconvenience and discomfort of blocked ears. Interhearing are the first to offer ear wax removal by micro-suction in clinics across Reading, Cheshire, the West Midlands and Mid-Wales.
Benefits of micro-suction:
- Can be used for those with syringing contraindications (i.e. patients with a history of perforations, infections, ear operations etc.)
- Unlike syringing, ear wax can be removed even if the eardrum is still visible and not fully blocked by wax
- Significantly lower risk of perforation and infection
- Not necessary to use ear drops prior to wax removal
- Commonly used when syringing has not been successful
- No long waiting list
- Speeds up Audiological referrals for patients requiring hearing aids
What makes us different?
 | EXPERIENCED | Each of our Audiologists have over 10 years experience working in the NHS as Senior Audiologists and now work privately. | |
 | QUALIFIED | Interhearing specialists are qualified to a significantly higher standard than most other wax removal specialists. Our Audiologists are fully qualified to degree and masters levels in Audiology and are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. We also have specialised ear care nurses. | |
 | ADVANCED | In our clinics we use the latest micro-suction technology to remove ear wax to ensure a safe and comfortable service for all clients across Reading. | |
 | SERVICE | We guarantee all customers a fast and personalised service from our friendly and experienced team. We’re head and shoulders above the rest. No one leaves a stranger. | |
 | VALUES | Being an independent family run business that takes the wellbeing of our customers very seriously. We are committed to providing affordable care and helping you to hear clearly again. |
Here’s what some of our patients near Reading have said about their service:
Such a fantastic service, an appointment was arranged within just a few days of my enquiry. The nurse who carried out the procedure was lovely and took time to ensure I was comfortable. My hearing has never been better – best money I’ve ever spent 🙂
Miss Taylor
Would highly recommend this. I had been “deaf ” for 6 weeks and at my wits end as cannot have syringing method. Discovered interhearing and decided to try it. Best money I ever spent. Over in a flash. Julie was amazingly understanding and professional.i would not hesitate to return if and when needed. Thank you so very much for returning me to normality. ( my family thank you too as I was driving them mad with extra loud TV and constant “pardon” , “what did you say ” etc.)
Mrs Tong
We also have clinics in Shropshire, Cheshire, Westmidlands and in Wolverhampton.
To view more detail about these clinics CLICK HERE
Cost: £65 – to remove wax in both ears via microsuction
patients are generally seen within 3 days.
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