Happy Ears · Woodthorpe, Nottingham
Ear Wax Removal for West Bridgford
Many of Michele's patients come from West Bridgford. It is a 20-minute drive to her clinic in Woodthorpe, where appointments are unhurried, both microsuction and irrigation are on hand, and the prices are among the lowest in Nottingham.
For adults who know they have wax and have used olive oil spray for a few days first.
Among the lowest prices in Nottingham
You only pay for what you need
Before she starts, Michele shows you inside your ears on a camera screen. You see the wax for yourself, and you only pay for the ears that need treatment.
Microsuction and irrigation
Not every clinic offers both. Michele uses whichever suits your wax, or both in the same appointment if that gets the best result, for the same price.
The view on Michele's screen: inside an ear canal, filmed during an appointment.
Why West Bridgford patients make the trip
There are clinics closer to West Bridgford. Patients still drive over to Woodthorpe because of how they are looked after. Appointments are longer than at many clinics, Michele explains each step as she goes, and first-timers who arrive a little nervous are put at ease. That shows in her reviews.
"She was incredibly kind, informative, and genuinely caring throughout. She explained the whole process clearly which immediately put me at ease."
"Upon first arrival I was made to feel very welcome and the clinic is very clean, modern and comfortable."
"She is kind considerate and caring, rare qualities these days."
Getting to Woodthorpe from West Bridgford
The usual route is over Trent Bridge, through the city centre and up the A60 Mansfield Road to Woodthorpe. Allow longer at rush hour. By bus it takes around 40 minutes, with one change in the city centre.
The clinic is at 4 Marlborough Road, Woodthorpe, Nottingham NG5 4FG. At the entrance there are two small steps, of 6 and 8 inches. A standard manual wheelchair fits through the door, but wider electric wheelchairs do not.
Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday 8am to 3pm, by appointment only.
Inside the Woodthorpe clinic
Who you will see
Michele owns and runs Happy Ears. She has more than 20 years of experience in the NHS and is a certified ear wax removal specialist, trained by Microsuction UK in microsuction, warm water irrigation and manual removal.
She looks in your ears before any treatment and checks that removal is safe. If she sees anything other than wax, such as an infection or a problem with the eardrum, she will not go ahead and will advise you to see your GP. More about Happy Ears
Before you book
Appointments are for people who know they have a wax build-up and are ready to have it removed. Please check each of these first:
- You have been told you have wax, by a GP, a pharmacist or a previous check.
- You have used olive oil spray twice a day for three to five days, and for at least two. How to prepare your ears
- You are 18 or over.
- You can come to the clinic in Woodthorpe. There are no home visits.
Why the preparation matters
Softened wax comes away more easily and more comfortably, and it usually comes out in one visit. Hard, dry wax often needs a second appointment.
If the wax cannot all be removed in one appointment and you prepared your ears beforehand, you get one return visit at no charge.
How the wax is removed
Microsuction
A fine, gentle suction tube lifts the wax out while Michele can see exactly what she is doing. It suits most wax that sits further down the canal. Ear microsuction
Warm water irrigation
A controlled flow of warm water loosens and flushes the wax out. It replaced old-style syringing and is still very effective for the right ears. Ear irrigation
Where wax sits near the entrance of the canal, it can often be lifted out with sterile instruments, which is the gentlest option when it is possible.
Private or NHS?
In Nottinghamshire, NHS ear wax removal is arranged through your GP. The local NHS board has said that referrals need a prior approval form and that there is a waiting list. Privately, you do not need a referral, and you can choose a time in the online diary that suits you.
Questions from West Bridgford patients
How far is the clinic from West Bridgford?
About 4.6 miles. By car it is usually around 20 minutes over Trent Bridge and up the A60, and there is free parking on the street outside.
Why come to Woodthorpe when there are clinics nearer?
Patients tell us it is the care: longer appointments, everything explained as it happens, and the chance to see inside your own ears on the camera screen. Prices are also among the lowest in Nottingham.
How much does it cost?
£35 for one ear and £50 for both. You only pay for the ears that need treatment.
Do I need a GP referral?
No. You can book online yourself. It helps if a GP or pharmacist has already confirmed that the problem is wax.
How should I prepare my ears?
Use an olive oil spray in each affected ear twice a day for three to five days before your appointment, and for at least two days. Michele does not recommend sodium bicarbonate drops. How to prepare your ears
What if Michele finds no wax?
Nothing is removed and there is a £15 charge for the appointment time. Please book once you know you have a wax build-up.
Do you treat children?
No. Happy Ears treats adults aged 18 and over.
Do you do home visits?
No. All appointments are at the clinic in Woodthorpe.
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Book your appointment
Choose a time in the online diary, or call if you have a question. If Michele is with a patient, leave a message and she will call you back.