Hearing Loss

 

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Patient self-referral for age related hearing loss services

NHS Conditions: Hearing loss 

  • Patients are now able to refer themselves to the age-related hearing loss service without the need for a GP referral.
  • If you are aged 55 or over and are experiencing hearing and communication difficulties and feel you might benefit from a hearing assessment and rehabilitation including the option of trying hearing aids

COMPLETE A SELF REFERRAL

 

Earwax

If you suffer from earwax built up or suspect that you may have a build-up of earwax, please perform 2 weeks self-management as set out in the NHS ear wax leaflet. If you require a wax removal at your assessment appointment, this will be provided only if the self-management steps have been followed.

Do not perform earwax removal if you have any of the following symptoms and seek advice from the practice nurse or your GP:

  • Pain
  • Discharge
  • Bleeding from your ear
  • Sudden deafness or buzzing sound
  • Foreign bodies in your ear
  • Dizziness

If you require a wax removal at your assessment appointment, this will be provided only if the self-management steps have been followed.

 

Interpreter Services

 

NHS Hearing Aid Repair Clinics

Clinics operate regularly at Witney Community Hospital