Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 109250

Earwax: Medical Treatments

Tabled: 28 January 2026

Answered: 5 February 2026

Question

Matt Vickers

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to support Integrated Care Board’s in providing community ear wax removal services to the public.

Answer

Karin Smyth

Integrated care boards (ICBs) are responsible for commissioning local National Health Services, including ear wax removal services, and in doing so must consider how best to improve population health and achieve best value for money.ICBs take account of r...

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