About Darlington Ear Care
Darlington Ear Care is a family-run audiology practice offering specialist ear and hearing services. The practice states that its staff are HCPC registered, AHCS registered, BAA qualified, and registered hearing aid dispensers.
The practice provides ear wax removal using microsuction, a technique that uses video endoscopy to visualise the ear canal while wax is carefully removed. Alternative methods are also available, including irrigation with body temperature water and manual removal using specialist tools under video endoscopy guidance. Each appointment includes professional assessment and a full ear health check performed with video otoscopy.
Hearing services include basic hearing screening tests and comprehensive hearing assessments, which combine ear health checks with a full relevant history. The practice also offers hearing aid aftercare and servicing to support ongoing hearing health.
Whether you need ear wax removal, a hearing check, or support with your hearing aids, Darlington Ear Care provides accessible, professional care tailored to your ear and hearing needs.
Treatments & Pricing
Wax Services
Microsuction
Fast, safe and comfortable treatment using video endoscope to remove excess wax.
Irrigation
Body temperature water instilled into ear canal to loosen and remove excess wax.
Manual wax removal and foreign body removal
Hearing Services
Hearing screen
Basic hearing screening test to determine if comprehensive assessment may be advisable.
Hearing assessment
Comprehensive hearing assessment with ear health check and professional advice on hearing aids.
Hearing aid earmoulds
Custom made earmoulds for hearing aids.
Custom made swim moulds
Hearing protection
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Frequently asked questions
What methods do you use to remove ear wax?
Darlington Ear Care offers three approaches to ear wax removal. Microsuction uses a video endoscope to visualise the ear canal while wax is removed by suction; irrigation involves body temperature water carefully instilled into the ear canal to loosen and remove wax; and manual removal uses specialist tools under video endoscopy guidance, particularly for wax close to the ear canal entrance.
What happens during a hearing test?
The practice offers both basic hearing screening tests to determine if a comprehensive assessment may be advisable, and comprehensive hearing assessments that include an ear health check and full relevant history. A basic hearing screening is also available as part of the ear wax removal appointment if no wax is found.
Do you offer hearing aid services?
Darlington Ear Care currently offers hearing aid aftercare and servicing. The practice states it is a registered hearing aid dispenser and is BAA (British Academy of Audiology) qualified, though additional hearing aid services are listed as coming soon.
What qualifications and registrations does the practice have?
According to the business, the practice is AHCS registered, HCPC registered, BAA (British Academy of Audiology) qualified, and registered as a hearing aid dispenser.
Can you remove objects other than ear wax?
Yes, Darlington Ear Care can carefully remove items such as cotton buds or hearing aid domes and filters using specialist tools under the guidance of video endoscopy.
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