Norfolk Deaf Association (NDA) is offering a new Aural Care Service at its Meridian Business Park head office
in Norwich.
The Aural Care clinics provide an earwax removal
service, using microsuction, and are run by highly qualified
registered staff nurses, who are trained and experienced in aural
care procedures.
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| Linda Shelton carrying out a microsuction procedure |
Aliona
Derrett, Chief Executive Officer, NDA explained: “We are very
pleased that we are able to offer this new service to the people of
Norfolk, so soon after our June move into a new head office. Funding
for the equipment came from a number of grant making trusts.”
“The
Aural Care Service is responding to identified need in the county; we
have written to all GP practices, encouraging them to refer patients.
However, no formal referral is required and patients can make an
appointment direct with NDA. We would very much like to offer ear wax
removal as a free service, but as a charity we need to cover our
costs, so currently the charge is £30.”
“I
would like to thank Linda Shelton, our Aural Care Practitioner, who
has helped us set up a very professional service. Our ambition is to
eventually extend our clinics to other premises within the Norfolk
community.”
The
microsuction technique removes excessive or troublesome earwax. It is
generally accepted to be the safest and most effective method, and is
performed with the aid of an operating microscope and a finely
calibrated suction device. The procedure is syringe free.
The
removal of earwax is essential for people who use hearing aids and
experience excess wax, as well as many individuals who suffer from
hearing reduction due to significant earwax build up in the ear
canal.
NDA
currently supports more than 11,500 patients in Norfolk who use
hearing aids. The charity deals with many cases where individuals
stop using their hearing aid altogether, because they believe that
their aid is ineffective or ‘broken’, when in fact their ear,
hearing aid mould and tubes are blocked with wax.
Comments
from patients:
“The
procedure was fine, carried our very professionally with great care
and consideration.”
“I
have no hesitation in recommending the treatment to anyone. My
hearing does seem so much better now. A first class, great value,
service.”
“Microsuction
is much cleaner, not as messy as the syringe. It was a very
straightforward procedure and my hearing has improved.”
“I
found the experience friendly, very professional, and good value for
money, thank you.”
To
make an appointment please email appointments@norfolkdeaf.org.uk
or t. 01603 404440, fax 01603 404443. The Aural Care clinics are held
at NDA, 14 Meridian Way, Meridian Business Park, Norwich NR7 0TA.
Free parking is available for patients.
