The BBC have highlighted growing concerns around unregulated earwax removal services across the UK, following reductions in NHS provision. With many GP surgeries no longer offering earwax removal as a free service, more people are being forced to look elsewhere — often without clear guidance on who is properly trained and qualified.
For patients in North Wales, this issue is particularly important. We regularly see individuals who have experienced discomfort, ongoing blockages, or even ear canal injury after treatment carried out by unqualified providers. Earwax removal is a clinical procedure, not a cosmetic treatment, and should only be carried out by professionals with appropriate medical training and experience.
Industry bodies including the British Academy of Audiology (BAA) and RNID have warned that some providers offering earwax removal have completed only very short courses and may lack the knowledge needed to identify underlying ear conditions. In some cases, wax may not be the root cause at all — and attempting removal without proper assessment can make symptoms worse.
At Coastal Hearing, our fully trained clinicians provide safe, professional earwax removal for adults across Llandudno, Conwy and the wider North Wales coast. We take the time to assess each patient properly, explain the options available, and ensure treatment is carried out using clinically approved methods in a safe, controlled environment.
If you’re experiencing blocked ears, discomfort, or changes in your hearing — or if you’ve been advised to have earwax removed before a hearing test — it’s important to seek help from a qualified hearing professional rather than attempting self-removal or choosing services without medical oversight.
You can read the full BBC article here:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj4qlldy5q5o
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