Ear Wax Removal Services
In the Care & Clinical Environment
Ears of Axholme in the Care & Clinical Environment
Our services are available for residents and staff.
Ears of Axholme operates an exceptional service for those requiring earwax and blockage removal in care homes, retirement villages, and other residential care settings.
These appointments are longer to accommodate varying factors and provide an even more personal experience, with plenty of time for a friendly chat and to discuss any further concerns regarding your ears.
Bookings can be made for individual or multiple patients.
Discounts are available for multi-patient bookings.
Our Services
Consultation
Maybe you feel your hearing has deteriorated recently?
One ear has clearer hearing than the other?
Your balance feels off?
Pressure in your ears or head?
These are just a few of the many questions that an Ears Of Axholme Consultation can provide the answers to.
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During your consultation, we will thoroughly discuss any symptoms or issues you have been experiencing. We will examine both ears using an otoscope, inform you of any findings, and provide advice on potential remedial action.
If Microsuction is required after the consultation due to the identification of a wax build-up, this may be conducted on the day of the appointment. We may rebook for a later date. Depending on the case and your wider commitments.
Note: The price of the consultation will be deducted from the cost of the removal procedure.
Microsuction
In addition to the consultation process, microsuction is available for those who are aware of a wax build-up or are prone to the over-production of earwax.
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Your appointment will begin with a consultation and examination to fully understand your symptoms and any issues you have been facing with your hearing. If a wax build-up is identified and microsuction is suitable for you, we will proceed with the removal procedure.
The procedure is completed using a specialist suction machine with a fine-ended tip, which is inserted into the ear canal. This machine can dislodge and remove the earwax in a safe, sanitary, and painless manner. There are no incisions or anaesthesia required.
Microsuction feels like cool air in your ear, some gentle movement as the blockage releases
Microsuction sounds like a sound similar to tuning an old radio.
Each ear and build-up is different, so we encourage you to make at least an hour available within your day. While all appointment types are likely to be far shorter than this, allowing time around your appointment helps to create a relaxed environment free of wider commitments.
The only requirement is that you can remain still throughout the procedure to maintain safety. As long as this can be done, microsuction is an enjoyable, satisfying, and liberating procedure that will instantly improve your quality of life and connect you closer to the world and people around you.
Post-procedure, we will reflect on your previous symptoms to ensure these are now relieved. Any relevant aftercare advice will be given before continuing your day in high fidelity!
Warm Water Irrigation
In addition to the consultation process, warm water irrigation is available for those who are aware of a wax build-up or have softened earwax that can be gently removed using this method.
Warm water irrigation is a safe and effective way of removing earwax by using a controlled flow of warm water to gently flush the wax from the ear canal. This technique is sometimes referred to as ear syringing and may be recommended depending on the type and position of the wax.
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Your appointment will begin with a consultation and examination to fully understand your symptoms and any issues you have been experiencing with your hearing. If a wax build-up is identified and warm water irrigation is suitable for you, we will proceed with the removal procedure.
The procedure is completed using a specialist irrigation device that delivers a gentle, controlled flow of warm water into the ear canal. This helps to soften and loosen the wax so it can be safely flushed out of the ear.
The process is designed to be comfortable and effective, and many patients experience immediate relief once the wax has been removed. There are no incisions or anaesthesia required, and your ears will be checked again after the procedure to ensure the canal is clear.
Irrigation feels like warm water gently flowing into the ear, helping to loosen and clear the wax blockage.
Irrigation sounds like soft rushing or splashing sound as the water moves through the ear canal.
At Ears of Axholme, our primary and preferred method of ear wax removal is microsuction, as it allows us to clearly see inside the ear canal while safely removing wax using medical suction.
Warm water irrigation may only be used in certain situations, such as when a patient specifically prefers this method or when microsuction is not suitable. In some cases, it may also be used as a last resort if wax cannot be removed effectively using microsuction alone.
Each ear and wax build-up is different, so we encourage you to make at least an hour available within your day. While the procedure itself is usually much shorter, allowing extra time helps create a relaxed environment around your appointment.
The only requirement is that you remain still throughout the procedure to ensure safety. When appropriate, warm water irrigation can help gently clear the ear canal and restore clearer hearing.
Post-procedure, we will re-examine your ears to ensure the blockage has been safely removed. Any relevant aftercare advice will be provided before you continue with your day.
Consultation
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30-45 minutes
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Individual Patient - £50
Multi-Patient - £POA
Appointments over 30 miles from central Doncaster (DN2) will incur a charge of £5 for every additional 10 miles
Cash & Card Accepted
Microsuction
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45 minutes - 1 hour 15 minutes
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£70 for 1 Ear
£90 for 2 Ears
Appointments over 30 miles from central Doncaster (DN2) will incur a charge of £5 for every additional 10 milesCash & Card Accepted
Irrigation
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45 minutes - 1 hour 15 minutes
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£70 for 1 Ear
£90 for 2 Ears
Appointments over 30 miles from central Doncaster (DN2) will incur a charge of £5 for every additional 10 milesCash & Card Accepted
How You Can Prepare For Your Appointment
-If you are under 18, ensure you have a legal parent or guardian in attendance for the duration of the appointment.
-You will be required to answer a number of questions regarding your hearing-related symptoms and wider health.
-Please ensure you have made 1 hour available around your appointment, regardless of the procedure necessary. While all appointments should take less than an hour, this helps to create a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere, free from external commitments.
Olive Oil
-If you are aware of a wax blockage and have booked a removal procedure, it is highly beneficial to instil olive oil or Earol spray into the ear canal, before bedtime, in the days prior to your appointment.
3 drops, 3 times a day, for 3 days.
The properties of olive oil soften the earwax and make extraction quicker, easier, and more comfortable - avoiding the need for a potential secondary appointment.
Note: DO NOT use olive oil if you are aware of or suspect an eardrum perforation (tear or hole in the eardrum)
Please do not hesitate to CALL ahead of your appointment with any questions or queries you may have. Alternatively, visit our FAQs page.
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FAQs
For all our FAQs, please click HERE
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No. Provided you keep still, the procedure will be painless. There are no injections or incisions required.
Some patients describe a cold air and pulling sensation, as well as some noise from the suction machine; however, minimal discomfort is experienced.
The use of olive oil to soften the wax will aid your comfort throughout the procedure.
Microsuction is considered the safest and most effective method of earwax removal.
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With every ear being unique, many variables can affect the length of the appointment. Your booking will be for a 1-hour duration.
When making plans around your appointment, please allow just over an hour for your procedure to take place to be on the safe side, regardless of the appointment type.
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We can perform a consultation, inspection, and microsuction procedure safely on any individual aged 11+, provided they can remain still for the duration of the procedure. There is no upper limit.
NOTE: Patient safety takes priority every time. The procedure may be halted or refused to keep the patient safe if they are unable to remain still.
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CLINIC APPOINTMENTS:
Our clinic is in central Doncaster next to the Racecourse.
183 Bennetthorpe
Doncaster
DN2 6AHHOME VISITS:
We are based in the Isle of Axholme in North Lincolnshire.
I am able to service areas including but not limited to: Doncaster, Sheffield, Rotherham, Leeds, Wakefield, Chesterfield, and Scunthorpe.
If you’d like to know if we can help in your area, please ask HERE.
CARE AND CLINICAL ENVIRONMENTS:
We are able to service any residential care or clinical environment in all the same areas where we operate our home visits.
If you’d like to know if we can help in your residential home or care & clinical environment, please ask HERE.
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If an impacted earwax blockage is identified and the appropriate removal procedure is carried out, in most cases, the patient should experience a near-instant relief of symptoms.
In the rare case relief is not fully achieved, consider booking to see your GP or audiologist for further clinical advice.
Your visit to a hearing specialist or GP will be more effective and accurate as a result of having any wax removed prior with us.
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