EARS Clinics (Ear Health Care Services Ltd)

EARS Clinics: ear wax removal and ear care in Glasgow and Edinburgh

EARS Clinics is the trading name of Ear Health Care Services Ltd, a Scottish company incorporated in 2019 and active since 2018. It presents itself as an NHS-accredited ear care centre specialising in ear wax removal in Glasgow and Edinburgh, with clinics also in Stepps, Clydebank, South Queensferry and Newton Mearns. The firm states it has more than 3,284 reviews on Google and Trustpilot and 44,826 ears treated.

Assessment, techniques and follow-up at the clinic

The appointment includes consultation, ear wax removal and an ear health check. The aural care specialist examines the ear canal with camera equipment that captures before and after images of the procedure. Depending on the type of wax, microsuction, water irrigation, instrumentation or a combination of these techniques is used. The session ends with a check of the ear's condition and, where necessary, the clinic can liaise with the GP or an ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist.

Practitioner profiles and training

All EARS Clinics practitioners are NHS-accredited aural care specialists and are trained in approved ear wax removal methods for adults and children. The company states that its lead practitioner is the only accredited trainer for The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust in ear health care and ear wax removal for Scotland and Cumbria. In addition to clinical care, the firm provides training to professionals from NHS and regulated private clinics, with courses including Business Clinical Competencies, National Diploma, microsuction, irrigation and instrumentation study days and a practical study day.

Services and patients treated

• Ear wax removal for adults and children; the clinic presents itself as one of the few licensed in Glasgow and Edinburgh to treat minors.
• Home or workplace visits for those unable to attend the clinic.
• Same-day appointments, subject to last-minute cancellations.
• Removal of foreign bodies from the ear.
• Consultation and advice on ear care when wax is not the underlying problem, with guidance for referrals to the GP or ENT specialist.

Problems addressed

The clinic describes four common signs associated with ear wax build-up: tinnitus (perception of noises or ringing without external sound), vertigo (sensation of spinning or swaying when stationary), ear congestion (sensation of being underwater) and earache. For each case, the specialists offer guidance and solutions.

Prices and conditions indicated on the site

The site showed a price of £60 for ear wax removal in one or two ears and £75 for under-18s. The company also notes that, if there is no wax, the appointment may not incur a charge, and that the procedure can be claimed through private health insurance.

Structure and coverage

Ear Health Care Services Ltd operates under the EARS Clinics brand with clinics in Glasgow and Edinburgh and locations in Stepps, Clydebank, South Queensferry and Newton Mearns. The company is registered in Scotland with number SC640511 and its registered office is at 10 Newton Terrace, Charing Cross, Glasgow, G3 7PJ.

Clinics and locations

Glasgow clinic: Phone: 0141 482 7004

Edinburgh clinic: Phone: 0131 356 0012