Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 54703

Earwax: Medical Treatments

Tabled: 30 May 2025

Answered: 6 June 2025

Question

Mark Pritchard

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will support Integrated Care Boards to offer community ear wax removal services.

Answer

Karin Smyth

Integrated care boards (ICBs) have a statutory responsibility to commission cost-effective healthcare to meet the needs of their local populations. This includes the arrangement of services for ear wax removal. When ICBs exercise their functions, includin...

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