Boots, 67-69 High Street, Birmingham B4 7TA
Clean Hearing - Harborne
Private
Martin Court, 4A Albany Road, Harborne B17 9JX
Edgbaston Ear Clinic
Private
49 Calthorpe Road, Edgbaston B15 1TH
Consulting Rooms 38, 38 Harborne Road, Edgbaston B15 3HE
14-15 New Street, Birmingham B2 4RQ
138 High Street, Erdington B23 6RS
120-122 High Street, Kings Heath B14 7LG
790-792 Bristol Road South, Northfield B31 2NN
The Chamberlain Clinic, 81 Harborne Road, Edgbaston B15 3HG
58 Station Road, Solihull B91 3RX
Unit 26, The Gracechurch Shopping Centre, The Parade, Sutton Coldfield B72 1PD
Banks Opticians, 1115A Warwick Road, Acocks Green B27 6RA
Colin Lee Opticians, 14 Newton Road, Great Barr B43 6BN
The Eye Collective, 154 High Street, Harborne B17 9PN
J and D Mason Opticians, 2 The Green, Kings Norton B38 8SD
Jones Opticians, 103 Hawthorn Road, Kingstanding B44 8QT
Pabari Opticians, 14 St Mary's Row, Moseley B13 8JG
The Eye Collective, 14 Selly Oak Shopping Park, Aston Webb Boulevard, Selly Oak B29 6SQ
Colin Lee Opticians, Fox & Goose Shopping Centre, Ward End B8 2EP
The Eye Collective, 3 Alvechurch Road, West Heath B31 3JW
Hearing tests, hearing aids and ear wax removal in Birmingham
HealthWise lists 20 hearing and audiology clinics in Birmingham, from high-street hearing chains in the city centre to independent audiology practices in Edgbaston, Sutton Coldfield and the wider suburbs. Services typically include hearing assessments, hearing-aid fitting and aftercare, ear wax removal and tinnitus support. Audiologists and hearing-aid dispensers must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
NHS or private hearing care in Birmingham?
NHS audiology in Birmingham provides hearing tests and hearing aids, usually on free long-term loan, following a GP referral (direct referral is available in some areas). Private clinics offer a broader range of hearing-aid styles and technology, often with shorter waits and a free initial hearing check, for a fee. Many people combine the two — an NHS assessment, then a private device if they want a particular model.
Where can I get ear wax removal in Birmingham?
Ear wax removal is no longer routinely provided on the NHS across much of Birmingham, so it is generally a private service available at audiology clinics, some pharmacies and specialist ear-care providers. Microsuction — gentle suction under a microscope — is the method most clinics offer, with irrigation as an alternative where suitable. Don't use cotton buds or ear candles: they can push wax further in or damage the ear canal.
When to get your hearing checked
- Gradual hearing loss or struggling to follow conversation in background noise — book a hearing assessment.
- Tinnitus (ringing or buzzing), especially one-sided or persistent — worth an audiology check.
- Sudden hearing loss in one or both ears — treat as urgent; contact your GP or NHS 111 the same day.
The listings below cover hearing and audiology clinics across Birmingham. This page is information to help you choose a clinic, not medical advice — always consult a registered audiologist or your GP. In an emergency call 999.
Last updated: 2026-07-22
Frequently Asked Questions
Ear wax removal is no longer routinely provided on the NHS across much of Birmingham, so it is generally a private service at audiology clinics, some pharmacies and specialist ear-care providers. Microsuction is the method most clinics offer. HealthWise lists 20 hearing and audiology clinics in Birmingham.
Yes. NHS audiology in Birmingham provides hearing tests and hearing aids, usually on free long-term loan, following a GP referral, with direct referral available in some areas. Private clinics offer a broader range of styles and technology for a fee.
Many private Birmingham hearing clinics offer a free initial hearing check, and NHS hearing tests are free following referral. Always confirm what the free check covers before booking.
Audiologists and hearing-aid dispensers must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Look for HCPC registration when choosing a clinic.
Sudden hearing loss in one or both ears should be treated as urgent — contact your GP or NHS 111 the same day. This page is information only and not a substitute for professional advice.