Microsuction ear wax removal at Oldham Clinic, near Failsworth
Ear Wax · Failsworth

Private Ear Wax Removal in Failsworth

ENT-grade microsuction ear wax removal a short hop up the A62 from Failsworth. Walk in with blocked ears and walk out clear in about 20 minutes, no GP referral needed.

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GPhC premises 1125265Superintendent GPhC 2059095verifyNaTHNaC Yellow Fever centreMHRA-registered pharmacy
Why Failsworth patients come to us

Get your hearing back in one 20-minute appointment.

Looking for ear wax removal in Failsworth? Oldham Clinic on Featherstall Road North is a quick drive up Oldham Road, where gentle, dry ENT-grade microsuction clears blocked ears in a single 20-minute visit. No GP referral, same-day appointments and free parking on-site.

Microsuction ear wax removal near Failsworth

Failsworth is a short drive up the A62 from us, so Oldham Clinic is an easy choice when your ears block up. Dull, muffled hearing or a persistent feeling of fullness is nearly always wax, and microsuction removes it gently in one go. Expect about 20 minutes start to finish, with no GP referral and free parking right outside on Featherstall Road North.

Serving a busy stretch of the A62

Failsworth is a populous town strung along Oldham Road, with the tram at Failsworth Pole carrying commuters into Manchester and back. The Failsworth patients we see are a real mix: hearing-aid wearers, headphone-heavy commuters whose earbuds trap wax, and older residents who would rather not wait months on an NHS list. A ten-minute drive up the A62 gets it sorted the same day.

Gentle suction, no water

Microsuction has replaced old ear syringing for good reason. Instead of flushing the canal with water while working blind, the clinician looks through a binocular microscope and draws the wax out with a slim suction wand, keeping everything dry and under direct vision. There is no risk of pushing wax against the eardrum. We always examine both ears with an otoscope first to confirm wax and rule out infection or perforation.

Getting here from Failsworth

We are at 69-71 Featherstall Road North, OL9 6QB, with free patient parking on-site. From Failsworth it is about ten minutes by car up Oldham Road, or a short tram ride on the Metrolink towards Oldham. Book online or call 0161 213 0394 for a same-day appointment.

What is included in your microsuction appointment.

A full otoscopic exam, both ears cleared if needed, and a check before and after. Aftercare advice is included.

ENT-grade equipmentA professional suction unit with a binocular microscope, the same kind of kit ENT departments use.
Microsuction techniqueGentle, dry and controlled. No water and no irrigation. Most patients find it more comfortable than syringing.
20-minute appointmentsFrom walking in to walking out clear. Same-day appointments most days.
Pre-procedure examAn otoscopic examination to confirm wax and rule out infection, perforation or anything else that needs an ENT referral.
Clinician-ledCarried out by a trained clinician with current microsuction certification, in a GPhC-registered pharmacy.
No referral neededRefer yourself directly, with no GP letter and no waiting list. Book online or call.
Nazma Bibi
Meet your clinicianNazma Bibi

Nazma Bibi is the superintendent pharmacist at Westwood Pharmacy in Oldham (Oldham Clinic), registered with the GPhC (2059095).

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Pharmacist-prescriber led
No GP referral needed
Same-week appointments
Free parking on-site

Three steps from blocked to clear.

Exam, microsuction, and you walk out. Usually under 20 minutes.

01Quick checkWe look in both ears with an otoscope to confirm it is wax, and to rule out anything else such as an infection or a perforation.
02MicrosuctionUsing a binocular microscope and a small suction wand, we gently lift the wax out under direct vision. Most ears clear in 5 to 10 minutes each.
03Walk out clearHearing restored and pressure gone. We will show you the wax if you want to see it, and there is no aftercare beyond keeping water out for a day.
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Nazma is a brilliant pharmacist and is very empathetic and understanding.

GKCVerified via Pharmadoctor · 8 months ago
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Managed to fit us in last minute for travel vaccines. Brilliant service, very professional and knowledgeable.

Jennifer TLocal Guide · Google review · 8 months ago
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The consultant we saw at Westwood pharmacy to discuss vaccinations for our trip to SE Asia was absolutely amazing. She was very knowledgeable, friendly & efficient.

Gaynor BramallVerified via Pharmadoctor · 10 months ago
Google review

Amazing customer service! Everyone here is so welcoming and humble. Special thanks to sister Nazma Bibi. I highly recommend every pilgrimage travellers (umrah/hajj) to get vaccinated in Westwood Pharmacy. 10/10

Shihab Shayan RahmanLocal Guide · Google review · 11 months ago
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Very knowledgeable practitioner who administered our vaccines gave us some really good tips for our forthcoming travels.

NicolaVerified via Pharmadoctor · 11 months ago
Google review

I received my meningitis vaccine here, and the customer service was excellent. The process was hassle-free. I highly recommend them.

Shahid FarooqLocal Guide · Google review · 2 years ago
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Common questions from Failsworth patients.

Sources and regulationWestwood Pharmacy Ltd, 69-71 Featherstall Road North, Oldham OL9 6QB. GPhC premises 1125265. NHS profileInformation on this page is for general guidance. Suitability for microsuction depends on individual ear-canal anatomy and history, and an otoscopic exam at your appointment determines what is appropriate.
Blocked to clear, fast

Book ear wax removal in Failsworth

A short drive up the A62, gentle ENT-grade microsuction clears most ears in one 20-minute visit. No GP referral, same-day appointments. See our booking page for current rates.

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