Liverpool Hearing Centre, Liverpool
HCPC
Meet the practitioners at this clinic
Abbie Davies
Hearing care assistant
Microsuction with surgical loupes or otoscope, ENT microscope microsuction, water irrigation, and manual removal with curettes.
Works under supervision
Dayal Chauhan
Audiologist and hearing aid dispenser
Microsuction with surgical loupes or otoscope, ENT microscope microsuction, water irrigation, and manual removal with curettes.
Liverpool Hearing Centre offers earwax removal on Rodney Street, in the heart of Liverpool's medical district. The clinic is run by audiologists, and earwax removal here is carried out as part of a full ear health examination, so the practitioner checks the ear canal and eardrum, runs a hearing screen, and can send a report to your GP where it helps your ongoing care. Microsuction is the main method used, with irrigation and manual removal available when they suit the ear better.
Services available at this clinic
ENT microscope microsuction
Vision-aided suction using a binocular microscope, the technique most commonly used in hospital ear departments. High magnification and depth perception, useful when wax is impacted or close to the eardrum.
Loupe and otoscope microsuction
Vision-aided suction using surgical loupes or an otoscope. A widely-used technique suitable for most earwax removal.
Water irrigation
Warm water flush using a controlled-pressure pump. Suitable when wax is soft and the eardrum is intact.
Manual removal
Hand instruments such as curettes, fine forceps, or a Jobson Horne probe. Useful for stubborn wax, foreign objects, or patients who prefer not to have suction.
Hearing assessments
Full diagnostic hearing assessments, arranged in-house when a hearing check is needed alongside or after earwax removal.
Tinnitus consultations
Detailed tinnitus consultations with sound-therapy based support, arranged in-house where they are needed.
Balance assessments
Assessment of dizziness and balance problems, arranged in-house where symptoms suggest it would help.
Hearing aid consultations and fittings
Private hearing aid consultations and fittings, with ongoing aftercare. The clinic is independent of any manufacturer.
What to expect at your appointment
When you arrive, the practitioner asks about your symptoms and looks in your ears before anything is removed. The visit combines an ear health examination with the wax removal itself and takes around 30 minutes. That examination includes a video otoscopic look at the ear canal, a tympanometry check of the eardrum and middle ear, and a hearing screen, so the price covers the full appointment rather than the wax removal alone.
Removal is usually done by microsuction under a microscope, which lets the practitioner see the canal clearly while they work. If the wax is hard, it helps to use olive oil drops for up to three days before your visit, and occasionally a second appointment is needed. Where it is useful for your ongoing care, a report with photos of the ear canal and eardrum can be sent to your GP.
The clinic is wheelchair accessible, though the Georgian building does not have fully step-free entry, so it is worth calling ahead if you need assistance. If your ear shows signs of an infection, the practitioner may still be able to help, and any removal is charged according to what is carried out. If you are weighing up where to go, our guide to choosing an earwax removal provider explains what to check.
Where to find us
Rodney Street, Liverpool, L1 9AR
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Frequently asked questions about this clinic
How do I get to the Liverpool clinic?
The clinic is on Rodney Street in central Liverpool, about a ten-minute walk from Liverpool Central station. There is meter parking on the street outside, and the Anglican Cathedral car park is roughly five minutes away on foot if street parking is full.
Does this clinic offer same-day earwax appointments?
Same-day appointments are often available, depending on the diary. The quickest way to check is to call - the team will tell you what is open this week.
Which earwax removal methods does the Liverpool clinic use?
All four common methods are offered: microsuction with surgical loupes or an otoscope, microsuction with a binocular ENT microscope, warm water irrigation, and manual removal with curettes. The clinic also has a video otoscope so you can see the canal on a monitor, plus audiometry and tympanometry equipment in the same room if a fuller examination is needed. The practitioner picks the removal method on the day based on what they see, so you do not need to decide in advance.
Is the clinic accessible for wheelchair users?
The clinic is wheelchair accessible, though the main entrance is not fully step-free. If you use a wheelchair or have mobility difficulties, please call ahead and the team will confirm the access route for the day of your appointment.
Can children be seen at the Liverpool clinic?
This clinic sees patients aged 19 and over. For children and younger teenagers, look for a clinic on the directory that is CQC registered for under-19s.
How should I prepare for my earwax appointment?
If you can, put a few drops of olive oil into the affected ear once or twice a day for up to three days before your appointment. This softens the wax and tends to make removal faster and more comfortable. If you cannot use oil drops for any reason, the appointment can still go ahead.
What is included with an earwax appointment beyond the wax removal itself?
Every earwax appointment includes a brief hearing screen, which checks for any obvious changes you might want investigated further. If your GP needs an update - for example after recurring blockages - the clinic can send a written report with photographs of your ear canal taken during the appointment.
When to see a doctor first
Earwax removal is not suitable in some situations. If you have any of the following, see your GP before booking an earwax appointment:
- Sudden hearing loss in one or both ears
- Severe ear pain
- Discharge or bleeding from the ear
- Recent ear surgery or a perforated eardrum
- Dizziness or balance problems alongside the hearing change
These can be signs of something other than wax, and the right next step is medical assessment, not removal.