Ear wax

I see Specsavers are offering this service. Dh has not used them yet but worth considering. He last went to a private “shop”in town and paid about £65. He was happy with the results.

I had mine done at our local chemist. They do class themselves as a "Community Pharmacy" and offer a huge range of services. All their certificates of competence are on the wall in the treatment rooms.

£40 per ear, excellent service, he was thorough and took his time. It's worth searching out the smaller chemists for these minor health treatments.

I have to have it done at least three times a year, I pay a monthly scheme, it’s about £8/9.

Sorry, that’s at an opticians, not Specsavers.

I had mine cleared at a private clinic last year. It cost me £80 but they were severely impacted and it took three visits to finally clear the right one of the last stubborn bit of wax. It was £80 well spent.

If you can't get out there are people who will come to you. I have a local person who brings a large trolley and equipment to my place and does both ears for £50. Look for wax removal in your local area to compare prices.

Yes, Chestnut my sister had this service at home and was very impressed.

my Mum had it done recently and she said the relief was instant!

You’ll just have to bite the bullet Whingey - it’s been a private treatment for years in some areas.

I had it done at home a few weeks ago by a former nurse who also gave me a hearing test. She charges £60. Money well spent as I now have the results of the test which I can share with my GP if I decide I want a referral to ENT for hearing aids.