Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Hearing Care and Solutions in Edinburgh
House of Hearing has been delivering specialist hearing care for over 50 years, combining extensive experience with a commitment to patient-centred solutions. Our team of senior audiologists and ENT nurse-led specialists provides comprehensive services, including free hearing assessments, customised hearing protection, and clinical earwax removal. We prioritise long-term hearing health through advanced technology, four-year manufacturer warranties, and ongoing support, including annual check-ups and loan services for repairs.Our clinics across Scotland and Northern England ensure accessible, high-quality care, with same-day appointments and home visits available for those with mobility challenges. Recognised for excellence, we were nominated at the Scottish Health Awards 2025, reflecting our dedication to clinical safety and innovation in audiological services.
Services
Earwax Removal
Hearing Aids
Hearing Tests
Hearing Protection
ENT Services
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- Over 50 years of specialist experience in audiological care
- HIS-registered clinics in Edinburgh and St Andrews
- Private ENT nurse-led wax removal team
- Free follow-up visits for complex cases
- Home visits available for mobility-impaired patients
Associations and certifications
- Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS)
What people say
Expert wax removal
Safe procedures
Knowledgeable staff
Accessible clinics
Effective hearing aids
Services
Earwax Removal
Our ENT nurse-led team provides clinical earwax removal using microsuction, irrigation, and manual instrumentation. These safe, effective methods alleviate blocked ears and improve hearing comfort. Treatments include follow-up visits at no extra charge, with free sessions available for over-75s in Edinburgh and Galashiels.
Hearing Aids
We offer state-of-the-art hearing aids tailored to individual needs, including behind-the-ear and invisible-in-canal models. Our audiologists ensure optimal fitting, supported by four-year warranties, battery supplies, and annual check-ups to maintain long-term hearing health.
Hearing Tests
Free comprehensive hearing tests include tympanometry and real-ear measurements to diagnose hearing loss. Our audiologists provide detailed evaluations and recommend personalised solutions, from hearing aids to protective devices, ensuring accurate and actionable outcomes.
Hearing Protection
Custom-moulded hearing protection is available for noisy environments, including shooting, motorcycling, and music. Our solutions block harmful noise while preserving sound clarity, with specialist filters and swim plugs designed for specific lifestyle needs.
ENT Services
Specialist ENT services address complex conditions like perforations, infections, and paediatric ear health. Our team offers private referrals to consultants, post-surgical care, and urgent appointments within 72 hours for critical ear health issues.
People
Stuart Lyness
Senior Audiologist
Stuart Lyness brings decades of audiological expertise to House of Hearing, specialising in advanced hearing aid fittings and complex ear health assessments across Edinburgh's clinics.
Emma Kidd
Clinical Lead Nurse Practitioner
Emma Kidd leads our ENT nursing team, training specialists in safe wax removal techniques and managing Edinburgh's specialist ear care clinic for complex patient cases.
Melanie Jackson
ENT Nurse Specialist
With over 20 years' experience, Melanie Jackson oversees House of Hearing's ENT services, pioneering private nurse-led ear care and collaborating with Glasgow's Clyde Consulting Rooms for specialist referrals.
Mr Stuart Robertson
Consultant ENT Surgeon
Mr Stuart Robertson FRCSGlasg(ORL-HNS) leads Clyde Consulting Rooms' ENT team, providing specialist rhinology, otology, and head & neck surgery services in partnership with House of Hearing's audiological care.
Claire Anderson
Aural Care Practitioner
Claire Anderson delivers expert aural care across multiple House of Hearing clinics, specialising in wax removal treatments and patient education on ear health maintenance.
Questions
What services does House of Hearing offer?
We provide hearing tests, hearing aids, earwax removal, ENT services, and custom hearing protection across seven UK clinics.
Are your clinicians qualified?
Yes, our team includes senior audiologists, ENT nurse specialists, and consultant-led partners with over 20 years' combined experience.
Do you offer home visits?
Home visits are available for patients with mobility challenges at all our clinic locations.
How much does earwax removal cost?
Prices range from £50–80 depending on location, with free treatments available for over-75s in Edinburgh and Galashiels.
Are your clinics accessible?
All clinics are town-centre based with public transport access and parking, plus same-day appointments available.
Do you accept urgent cases?
We offer appointments within 72 hours for urgent ear health issues, including infections and hearing emergencies.
Reviews (5)
Don Tomlinson
Aug 14, 2021
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Just said goodbye to Dan and am now the proud owner of my own Oticon hearing aids which are amazing! With Dan and the team you don't just buy new hearing aids, they actually let you trial them for a week or two to make absolutely sure you are happy with them - and I was. I've worn hearing aids before but they were quite messy having to have them fitted to the shape of your ear and always had a bit of an echo with the right ear. Now with Dan's help and the Oticon model that's all gone.. Can't recommend them enough... very satisfied customer.
Steve Atkinson
Jul 30, 2021
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Excellent service, I got there early and was seen straight away. I was fixed and out before I should have arrived. David and his staff were brilliant. I recommend anyone having ear wax problems to visit Alderley Hearing
Ben Woodall
Jun 27, 2021
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Amazing service. Booked me in at really short notice and cleared my ears. This literally changed my world and made me feel so much more comfortable. Thank you for helping me.
Janine Mitchell
Dec 03, 2020
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My son had an appointment with Chris for a hearing test in order to complete his army application. He came out raving about how great he was. Would highly recommend to anyone.
Suzanne Clarkson
Sep 28, 2020
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A* service, extremely professional with a level of care that is outstanding.
Alison Ellis has changed my fathers life. He is aged 87 and very deaf! He was unwilling to admit this until he met with the lovely Alison. She clearly explained the results of his hearing test with the use of visual graphs to help him understand his hearing loss and described the health benefits of correcting his loss. My father had added complications as he had much of his outer ear removed due to skin cancer. The result was that she took in ear moulds and made him a bespoke custom pair of rechargeable ITC (in the ear
Alison Ellis has changed my fathers life. He is aged 87 and very deaf! He was unwilling to admit this until he met with the lovely Alison. She clearly explained the results of his hearing test with the use of visual graphs to help him understand his hearing loss and described the health benefits of correcting his loss. My father had added complications as he had much of his outer ear removed due to skin cancer. The result was that she took in ear moulds and made him a bespoke custom pair of rechargeable ITC (in the ear
