Ear Irrigation (Ear Syringing)

Ear wax arranegments from 1st Janaury 2020

Ear irrigating (ear syringing) is no longer recommended as first line treatment for blocked ears. Ear syringing can lead to ear infections, perforated ear drum and tinnitus (persistent noise). It is not a requirment to provide this service in General Practice.

Please click here to view a ear wax – self help guide

Non-urgent advice: Please Note

The practice will therefore stop offering this service from 1st January 2020.