How to help keep your ears healthy

Advice and Information - 30 June 2023

How to keep your ears healthy, test your own hearing, and what the NHS can do to help.
ear test with professional

'Earwax normally just falls out on its own. When it's blocking your ears, a pharmacist can help.'

Visit the NHS website for more information on blocked ears.

 

'You can get a free hearing test on the NHS. A GP may refer you to a hearing specialist (audiologist) who can do the test.'

Visit the NHS website for more information on hearing tests.

 

'Check your hearing in just 3 minutes with the free online hearing test.'

Visit the Royal National Institute for Deaf People website for more information and to take the test.

 

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