The Hearing People community audiology service includes hearing assessments, hearing aid fittings, and ear wax removal through microsuction. A domiciliary service is available for housebound patients.

Please note: patients requiring ear wax removal must use olive oil ear drops for two weeks prior to ear wax removal.

Eligibility Criteria

Exclusions

Patients:

• not registered with a NHS Barnet GP
• under the age of 18
• who require emergency treatment
• with post-operative or post-traumatic complications
• who require a surgical opinion or are in need of surgical care
• with sudden hearing loss that requires urgent medical attention
• where cancer is suspected, based on agreed protocols with primary and secondary care
  • e.g., cases with hoarseness, neck lump or dysphagia.
• who have already had a complex work-up and treatment options have already been tried in the community.

How to Refer