Ear Health

If your hearing seems to dip every autumn — ears feeling blocked after a cold, or popping and crackling on a flight — you’re not imagining it. The combination of cold and flu season and more travel makes this one of the most common times of year for ears to act up, and it’s almost…

Searching “audiologist near me” usually means one of two things: you’ve noticed a change in your hearing and want it checked properly, or you already know you need help and want someone qualified, local and easy to get to. Either way, South West London has more options than it might seem — so here’s an…

If you’ve noticed a ringing, buzzing or hissing in your ear alongside a feeling of being blocked or muffled, it’s natural to wonder whether ear wax is to blame. The short answer is: yes, it genuinely can be — and it’s one of the more fixable causes of tinnitus we see. Quick answer: A build-up…

The new Signia One app lets you type how you are hearing and the AI Signia Assistant fine-tunes your Signia MaX hearing aids there and then. Our audiologists explain how it works, what it can and can’t do, and how to try it.

Our audiologists review the Oticon Zeal — the invisible in-canal hearing aid with all-day rechargeable power, Bluetooth streaming and Auracast. UK price, who it suits, and how to trial it.

Most Croydon GP practices no longer syringe ears. Here is what private ear wax removal actually involves locally, what it should cost, and how to choose safely.

Three of the world’s biggest hearing aid manufacturers — Phonak, Signia and Oticon — have all launched new flagship platforms in 2026. If you are trying to work out what is genuinely new, how they differ and which one suits you, this guide covers everything: the technology, the verified numbers, the prices, and an honest…

Oticon has spent a decade arguing that hearing aids should not shut the world out to make speech clearer — that awareness of your surroundings is part of hearing well. Their new Oticon Reveal is the boldest version of that philosophy yet: the world’s first hearing aid with a Dual AI system. Patients across our…

“AI” is stamped on almost every hearing aid box these days, which makes it hard to know when something genuinely new has arrived. Signia’s new Pure Charge&Go MaX is genuinely new — and since it landed at our Wimbledon, Teddington, Wallington and Addiscombe clinics, it has prompted more questions than any Signia launch since the…

Every few years a hearing aid launch actually changes the conversation in our clinics. Phonak’s new Audéo EON R is one of them — and because so many of our Wimbledon, Teddington, Wallington and Addiscombe patients have already asked about it, here is our honest first look: what it does, what it costs, and who…

If your hearing has slipped and you are weighing up a private hearing test against going through the NHS, the honest answer is that both routes are good — they are simply built for different things. The NHS route is free and clinically thorough, but it runs on referral and waiting lists. The private route…

Are cheap or over-the-counter hearing aids worth it in the UK? An audiologist explains when a budget device works well, when it does not, and what to check before you buy.

If you’ve started looking into hearing aids, you’ve probably noticed something frustrating: hardly anyone tells you the price up front. Adverts say “from £X”, comparison sites contradict each other, and some providers won’t quote at all until you’ve sat through an appointment. So let’s do this differently. This guide sets out what hearing aids actually…

Why regular hearing checks matter after 65, what a complete assessment includes, and what to expect on the day. Our full hearing assessment is £59 at all four clinics.

If you’ve been told you need your ears cleared but you’re not sure which method to choose, you’re not alone. Microsuction, syringing (ear irrigation) and ear drops all remove ear wax, but they work differently, suit different situations, and carry different levels of risk. Here’s an honest, audiologist’s-eye comparison to help you choose the right…

Search “ear wax removal near me” and you’ll find pharmacies, mobile services, high-street chains and independent clinics all offering to clear your ears — at prices from £40 to well over £100. They are not all offering the same thing. As HCPC-registered audiologists who remove ear wax every working day, here is the honest guide…

Have you ever noticed your hearing suddenly becoming muffled? For many people, this isn’t down to ageing or permanent damage, but rather earwax buildup.  Earwax is a natural part of the body’s defence system, but when it accumulates, it can block the ear canal and reduce hearing. Left untreated, this type of blockage can affect…