Hearing Loss

Patient self-referral for age related hearing loss services

Patients are now able to refer themselves to the age-related hearing loss service without the need for a GP referral.

If you are aged 55 or over and are experiencing hearing and communication difficulties and feel you might benefit from a hearing assessment and rehabilitation including the option of trying hearing aids, please complete the self-referral form and give this to your chosen provider, details of the providers available are included within the Age Related Hearing Loss Audiology Self-Referral Form.

If you suffer from earwax built up or suspect that you may have a build-up of earwax, please perform 2 weeks self-management as set out in the NHS ear wax leaflet. If you require a wax removal at your assessment appointment, this will be provided only if the self-management steps have been followed.

Do not perform earwax removal if you have any of the following symptoms and seek advice from the practice nurse or your GP:

  • Pain
  • Discharge
  • Bleeding from your ear
  • Sudden deafness or buzzing sound
  • Foreign bodies in your ear
  • Dizziness

If you require a wax removal at your assessment appointment, this will be provided only if the self-management steps have been followed.

Interpreter Services

Please visit our Interpreter Services page for more information.

NHS Hearing Loss

Website: www.nhs.uk/conditions/hearing-loss

NHS Hearing Aid Repair Clinics

Clinics operate regularly at Witney Community Hospital.

First Wednesday of every month 9.30am – 12.30pm
Second Thursday of every month 9.30am-12.30pm
Fourth Thursday of every month 9.30am – 12.30pm