Written question asked by Matt Vickers (Conservative) on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 2 February 2026. It was answered by Karin Smyth (Labour) on Thursday, 5 February 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Earwax: Medical Treatments
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to support Integrated Care Board’s in providing community ear wax removal services to the public.
- Answer
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Integrated care boards (ICBs) are responsible for commissioning local National Health Services, including ear wax removal services, and in doing so must consider how best to improve population health and achieve best value for money.
ICBs take account of relevant guidance on ear wax removal produced by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, which is available at the following link:
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng98/chapter/Recommendations
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 109250
- Session
- 2024-26
- Related items
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Medical treatments Integrated care boards Earwax
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- 2026-09-08 12:28:43 +0100
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