ASE Audiology - Didsbury
Private
170 Barlow Moor Road, Didsbury M20 2AF
Parkway House, Palatine Road, Northenden, Manchester M22 4DB
Boots, 32 Market Street, Manchester M1 1PL
Hidden Hearing - Prestwich
Private
The Village Opticians, 470 Bury New Road, Prestwich M25 1AX
2nd Floor, Milton Hall, 244 Deansgate, Manchester M3 4BQ
Peter Mount Building, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9WL
79 Pendleton Way, Salford Shopping Centre, Salford M6 5FW
Unit 16, The Mall, Eccles M30 0EA
114 Mauldeth Road, Fallowfield M14 6SQ
41 North City Shopping Centre, Rochdale Road, Harpurhey M9 4DH
17 The Birtles, Civic Centre, Wythenshawe M22 5SA
599 Wilmslow Road, Didsbury M20 3QD
DJB Hearing - Sale
Private
211A Marsland Road, Sale M33 3ND
130 Broadway, Urmston M41 7WJ
1 Nicolas Road, Chorlton-cum-Hardy M21 9NJ
9A Manchester Fort Shopping Park, Cheetham Hill Road, Cheetham Hill M8 8EP
Unit G15, Middleton Shopping Centre, Middleton M24 4EL
Hearing tests, hearing aids and ear wax removal in Manchester
HealthWise lists 17 hearing and audiology clinics across the Manchester area — Manchester, Salford and Trafford — including high-street hearing chains and independent audiology practices in the city centre, Didsbury and Chorlton. Services typically cover hearing assessments, hearing-aid fitting and aftercare, ear wax removal and tinnitus support. Audiologists and hearing-aid dispensers must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
NHS or private hearing care in Manchester?
NHS audiology in Greater Manchester provides hearing tests and hearing aids, usually on free long-term loan, following a GP referral (some areas allow direct referral). Private clinics offer a wider choice of hearing-aid styles and technology, often with shorter waits and a free initial hearing check, for a fee. The two aren't mutually exclusive — many people have an NHS assessment and then go private for a specific device.
Where can I get ear wax removal in Manchester?
The NHS no longer routinely offers ear wax removal in many parts of Greater Manchester, so it's now most often done privately at audiology clinics, some pharmacies and specialist ear-care services. Microsuction — where a clinician removes wax under a microscope with gentle suction — is the method most commonly offered; irrigation is an alternative where suitable. Never use cotton buds or try to dig wax out yourself: it pushes wax deeper and can damage the ear canal.
When to get your hearing checked
- Gradual hearing loss or struggling to follow conversation in background noise — book a hearing assessment.
- Tinnitus (ringing or buzzing), especially if one-sided or persistent — worth an audiology check.
- Sudden hearing loss in one or both ears — treat as urgent; contact your GP or NHS 111 the same day.
The listings below cover hearing and audiology clinics across Manchester, Salford and Trafford. This page is information to help you choose a clinic, not medical advice — always consult a registered audiologist or your GP. In an emergency call 999.
Last updated: 2026-07-22
Frequently Asked Questions
Ear wax removal is no longer routinely offered on the NHS in much of Greater Manchester, so it is usually a private service at audiology clinics, some pharmacies and specialist ear-care providers. Microsuction is the method most commonly offered. HealthWise lists 17 hearing and audiology clinics across Manchester, Salford and Trafford.
Many private hearing clinics in Manchester offer a free initial hearing check, and NHS hearing tests are free following a GP referral. Always confirm exactly what a free check includes before booking.
Yes. NHS audiology in Greater Manchester provides hearing tests and hearing aids, usually on free long-term loan, following a GP referral. Private clinics offer a wider choice of styles and technology, often with shorter waits, for a fee.
Audiologists and hearing-aid dispensers must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Look for HCPC registration when choosing a clinic.
Sudden hearing loss in one or both ears should be treated as urgent — contact your GP or NHS 111 the same day. This page is information only and not a substitute for professional advice.