Medical ear check first
A doctor examines the ear canal and eardrum to check for visible concerns such as wax, inflammation, infection or eardrum changes.
Routine ear and hearing screening
Routine Ear Health Check in Nottingham
A simple £35 doctor-led ear health check for patients without current ear symptoms who want reassurance about their ear and hearing health. Your doctor examines your ears first and, where appropriate, can guide you into a full in-house hearing assessment.
For patients with no current symptomsDoctor-led ear examinationHearing assessment guidance where appropriate
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A low-cost routine check, not an ENT consultation
This appointment is designed to be clear and limited in scope. It is for patients who feel well, have no active ear symptoms and would like an ear health check with advice on whether hearing assessment would be useful.
Hearing pathway guidance
If a full hearing assessment would be helpful, we can explain the next step and arrange in-house audiology support where appropriate.
Clear appointment boundaries
This is not intended for ear pain, discharge, dizziness, tinnitus, sudden hearing change, suspected infection or complex symptoms.
Hearing assessment guidance
Ideal if you have no current ear symptoms but want guidance on whether a hearing assessment or hearing aids may be appropriate.
No GP referral needed
You can book directly online or by phone without needing a referral from your GP.
Transparent £35 fee
The Routine Ear Health Check costs £35, with any recommended next steps explained clearly before further care is arranged.
Who is this appointment suitable for?
Please choose this appointment only if you do not currently have ear symptoms. If symptoms are present, a Private ENT Consultation is the safer and more appropriate appointment.
Suitable for
- Patients without current ear symptoms
- People who want a routine ear health check
- Patients wanting guidance on whether a hearing assessment may be useful
- People considering hearing aids or audiology care
Not suitable for
- Ear pain, discharge, bleeding, infection symptoms or swelling
- Tinnitus, dizziness, vertigo or sudden hearing change
- Blocked ears where you specifically suspect wax and want wax removal
- Any symptom where you are unsure what is wrong
When should you book a Private ENT Consultation instead?
If you have pain, discharge, tinnitus, dizziness, sudden hearing change, suspected infection, recurrent ear problems, or you are unsure what is wrong, please book a Private ENT Consultation. That appointment is designed for diagnosis, treatment advice and medical decision-making.
What if wax is found?
This appointment can identify whether wax appears to be present, but it is not sold as a wax-removal appointment. If wax removal is needed and clinically appropriate, your clinician will explain the correct next step and any difference in fee before treatment is provided.
What happens during the Routine Ear Health Check?
The appointment is intentionally simple, structured and focused on screening rather than treating symptoms.
Brief ear and hearing history
Your doctor asks a few focused questions to confirm that you are suitable for a routine check and not better served by an ENT consultation.
Ear canal and eardrum examination
Your ears are examined using clinical ear equipment to check for visible wax, inflammation, infection signs or eardrum concerns.
Clear advice on next steps
You will be told whether everything looks reassuring, whether a full hearing assessment may be useful, or whether medical review/treatment is more appropriate.
How much does the Routine Ear Health Check cost?
The Routine Ear Health Check costs £35. It is a low-cost, doctor-led screening appointment for patients without current symptoms. It should not be used as a cheaper substitute for an ENT consultation or wax-removal appointment.
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Custom hearing protection, ear impressions and advice for noise exposure.
Your questions, answered
Helpful answers about the Routine Ear Health Check and when to choose a different appointment.
Can my appointment be changed if I book the wrong service?
Yes. Your doctor will examine your ears first and confirm what is needed. If you book the closest appointment but a different treatment is required, your appointment can usually be upgraded during the same visit where clinically safe and appropriate. You only pay the difference in fee, not for two separate appointments.
Is this the same as an ENT consultation?
No. The Routine Ear Health Check is a limited screening appointment for patients without current symptoms. If you have pain, discharge, tinnitus, dizziness, hearing change, suspected infection or you are unsure what is wrong, please book a Private ENT Consultation.
Can I book this to check if I have wax?
This appointment can identify whether wax appears to be present, but it is not intended as a wax-removal booking. If your main concern is blocked ears or suspected wax, Microsuction Wax Removal may be more appropriate.
What happens if a problem is found?
Your doctor will explain the finding clearly and advise the most appropriate next step. Depending on what is found, this may include conversion to an ENT consultation, a separate treatment appointment, wax removal or audiology assessment.
Can this lead to a hearing assessment?
Yes. This appointment is an entry point for patients who have no ear symptoms but want guidance on hearing assessment, hearing aids or whether audiology support may be useful.
How much does the appointment cost?
The Routine Ear Health Check costs £35.
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