Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 119665
Earwax: Health Services
Tabled: 10 March 2026
Answered: 18 March 2026
Question
Perran Moon
Labour — Camborne and Redruth
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has made an assessment of the extent of geographical variation in access to NHS ear syringing and ear wax removal services; and what plans he has to support Integrated Care Boards to ens
Answer
Karin SmythThe Department has not made a specific assessment. Integrated care boards have a statutory responsibility to commission cost-effective healthcare to meet the needs of their local populations. Guidance for patients on ear wax build-up, including when to se...
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