Hearing: Medical Treatments and Testing
2026-07-12 · Department of Health and Social Care · 18081 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve access to (a) ear wax removal services and (b) hearing test appointments on the NHS.
Answer
Integrated care boards (ICBs) are responsible for commissioning ear wax removal and audiology services that meet the needs of their local populations, taking account of relevant national guidance and local service arrangements.NHS England is supporting IC...