Get your hearing back in one 20-minute appointment.
Looking for ear wax removal in Springhead? Oldham Clinic on Featherstall Road North is a short drive in from this eastern corner of the borough, where gentle, dry ENT-grade microsuction clears blocked ears in one 20-minute visit. No GP referral, same-day appointments and free parking on-site.
Microsuction ear wax removal near Springhead
Springhead lies in the semi-rural east of Oldham, between Lees and Grotton, a short drive from the clinic. When ears feel plugged, sound turns muffled, or pressure builds, it is almost always wax, and microsuction eases it out gently. The whole visit takes around 20 minutes, is entirely dry, and needs no GP referral, with free parking right outside.
Care for the eastern villages
This side of the borough has a quieter, semi-rural character, and the Springhead patients we look after often include outdoorsy types who feel blocked ears after wet walks, hearing-aid wearers, and families booking for an older relative. With the nearest NHS audiology wait running to many months, most prefer a quick drive in for a same-week appointment on Featherstall Road North.
The case for microsuction
Where syringing flushed water into the ear blind, microsuction works under direct vision and stays dry. The clinician uses a binocular microscope and a slim suction wand to lift the wax away, so there is no water forced against the eardrum and no risk of pushing wax deeper. Every appointment begins with an otoscope check to confirm wax and rule out infection or a perforation before we start.
Getting to us from Springhead
We are at 69-71 Featherstall Road North, OL9 6QB, with free patient parking on-site. From Springhead it is roughly nine minutes by car via the A669 or A62 into Oldham. Book online or call 0161 213 0394 for a same-day slot.
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.

Nazma Bibi is the superintendent pharmacist at Westwood Pharmacy in Oldham (Oldham Clinic), registered with the GPhC (2059095).
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Exam, microsuction, and you walk out. Usually under 20 minutes.
Rated Excellent by our Oldham patients.
Nazma is a brilliant pharmacist and is very empathetic and understanding.
Managed to fit us in last minute for travel vaccines. Brilliant service, very professional and knowledgeable.
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.
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
Very knowledgeable practitioner who administered our vaccines gave us some really good tips for our forthcoming travels.
I received my meningitis vaccine here, and the customer service was excellent. The process was hassle-free. I highly recommend them.
Common questions from Springhead patients.
Book ear wax removal in Springhead
A few minutes in via the A669, gentle ENT-grade microsuction clears most ears in one visit. No GP referral, same-day appointments, free parking. See our booking page for current rates.