Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 92871
Earwax: Medical Treatments
Tabled: 19 November 2025
Answered: 28 November 2025
Question
Mr Lee Dillon
Liberal Democrat — Newbury
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of access to ear wax removal services for patients in Newbury constituency.
Answer
Karin SmythThe Department has made no specific assessment of services in Newbury because it is for integrated care boards to commission cost-effective healthcare to meet the needs of their local populations. Guidance for patients on ear wax build-up, including when to seek advice from a pharmacist or general practitioner, is available at the following link: