Ear Care Practitioner - Trained by Tympa Health, accredited by ENT UK, The British Society of Audiology (BSA) and The British Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists (BSHAA). Having worked for the NHS and in nursing homes as an NMC registered nurse over the last six years, I have met many patients whom cannot access ear wax removal services due to limited resources in the community. The current patient pathway to ear and hearing healthcare can be both disjointed and relatively inaccessible. Many patients move from appointment to appointment, spread over several weeks, if not months. The average waiting time for patients to receive treatment was 12-16 weeks (pre-Covid), this has now grown substantially. Not only that, but most GPs have also stopped offering wax removal as a service, which has a significant impact on access and wellbeing. Delivering ear and hearing healthcare services within communities makes care more accessible for all, and helps to reduce the outpatient burden on secondary settings, in line with the "NHS Long Term Plan." For older people, it can lead to social isolation, dementia and an increased risk of falls. I have seen this first hand, so decided I wanted to utilise my existing skills and start my own domiciliary digital Otsocopy and Micro suction services. I have a lot of experience working with patients with Dementia, Learning or physical disability. Where required, I can make reasonable adjustments to make this service accessible for all.
