Unit 22 Cascades Shopping Centre, Commercial Road, Portsmouth PO1 4RL
Amplify Hearing - Southsea
Private
Percy Harrison Optometrists, 74-76 Osborne Road, Portsmouth PO5 3LU
31 Fratton Road, Portsmouth PO1 5AB
Boots Hearingcare - Portsmouth
Private
Boots, 195-204 Commercial Road, Portsmouth PO1 1HB
St Mary's Treatment Centre, Milton Road, Portsmouth PO3 6DW
216-218 Commercial Road, Portsmouth PO1 1HG
Southsea Ear Clinic
Private
Landport Terrace, Portsmouth
Hearing tests, hearing aids and ear wax removal in Portsmouth
HealthWise lists 7 hearing and audiology clinics in Portsmouth, covering the city centre, Southsea and Cosham — a mix of high-street hearing chains and independent audiology practices. 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 Portsmouth?
NHS audiology provides hearing tests and hearing aids, usually on free long-term loan, following a GP referral. Private clinics in Portsmouth typically offer a wider choice of hearing-aid styles and technology, shorter waits and a free initial hearing check, for a fee. Many people use both routes — an NHS assessment first, then a private device if they want a particular model or a more discreet fit.
Where can I get ear wax removal in Portsmouth?
Ear wax removal is not routinely available on the NHS across much of Hampshire, so it is usually a private service offered by audiology clinics, some pharmacies and specialist ear-care providers in and around Portsmouth. Microsuction — wax removed under a microscope using gentle suction — is the most widely offered method, with irrigation as an alternative where appropriate. Never use cotton buds or ear candles to try to clear wax yourself.
When should you get a hearing test?
- Gradual hearing loss or struggling to follow conversation in background noise — book an assessment.
- Tinnitus (ringing or buzzing), especially if one-sided or persistent — worth an audiology check.
- Sudden hearing loss in one or both ears — this is urgent; contact your GP or NHS 111 the same day.
The listings below cover hearing and audiology clinics across Portsmouth. 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 not routinely available on the NHS across much of Hampshire, so it is usually a private service offered by audiology clinics, some pharmacies and specialist ear-care providers in and around Portsmouth. Microsuction is the most widely offered method. HealthWise lists 7 hearing and audiology clinics in Portsmouth.
Yes. NHS audiology provides hearing tests and hearing aids, usually on free long-term loan, following a GP referral. Private Portsmouth clinics offer a wider choice of hearing-aid styles and technology, often with shorter waits, for a fee.
Many private hearing clinics in Portsmouth offer a free initial hearing check, and NHS hearing tests are free following referral. Always confirm what the free check includes 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.