Why is your GP Practice now unable to do everything they once were?

Many GP practices in Grampian are faced with unmanageable workloads coupled with a rapidly shrinking and exhausted workforce. The COVID-19 pandemic has generated a vast backlog of care which is so far largely unmeasured in General Practice. It is exerting increasing pressure on a wider system that is already at breaking point.

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Ear Care/Ear Wax

Who do I see?

Practice Nurse / HCA (Health Care Assistant)/Treatment Room Nurse

Advice:

Search for your nearest community pharmacist. If you think you may need ear irrigation (‘syringing’ ) please speak to our health care assistant/nurse  who will advise you by booking an* online appointment , or contact reception on 0345 013 0720 .

*only if this facility is available, please refer to the this link for information about how to book your appointment. Please refer to the nurses section in this link for information on our nursing staff when arranging your appointment, as we may only have a Practice Nurse, who can do this.

Further information about ear care/ear wax available from NHS inform.