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Earwax: Medical Treatments

Asked by Mr Lee DillonLiberal DemocratDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 28 November 2025UIN 92871

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of access to ear wax removal services for patients in Newbury constituency.

Answered by Karin Smyth

The Department has made no specific assessment of services in Newbury because it is for integrated care boards to commission cost-effective healthcare to meet the needs of their local populations. Guidance for patients on ear wax build-up, including when to seek advice from a pharmacist or general practitioner, is available at the following link:

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/earwax-build-up/

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