Discover the Virtual Tour of Hearing First in Oxford
Article Last Updated: 18th July, 2026 1:05 pm
Waxfree Guarantee™: the only clinic in Oxford that currently offers the Waxfree Guarantee™, a distinct commitment to results and follow up that is available on a limited basis.
We are the only specialist microsuction ear wax removal clinic in Oxford delivering both Microsuction Earwax Removal and Manual Instrument Earwax Removal performed by experienced Audiologists. Each practitioner working with us has been personally selected by our founder, Jason Levy, so you receive care from clinicians who specialise in ear wax management.
Based in Botley, Oxford, our Raleigh Park location serves nearby areas including Kidlington, Jericho, Summertown, Marston, Headington, Abingdon, Witney and many more. If you live in Yarnton, Islip, Eynsham, Woodstock, Cowley, Littlemore or elsewhere in the surrounding villages, our clinic provides a convenient option for timely ear care and hearing assessments.
Explore the Virtual Tour of Hearing First in Oxford
Step into a detailed virtual walkthrough that presents our Oxford clinic and the patient-centred services available. The tour takes you from arrival at Raleigh Park Clinic through to the treatment rooms, highlighting aspects such as lighting, layout and infection control measures that matter if you are considering ear wax removal or a hearing assessment. As you progress you will appreciate how clinical standards are combined with a calm environment designed to reduce anxiety, plus practical details on parking and ground floor access to judge suitability before you visit.
Key scenes shown in the virtual tour
Short video clips and still images display reception, consulting rooms, microsuction apparatus and the aftercare area, helping you prepare ahead of an appointment. The tour works on desktop and mobile browsers so you can examine features like step-free access and consultation privacy from home, using terms such as virtual walkthrough, Raleigh Park Clinic and clinic accessibility presented plainly to help you make an informed choice about ear wax removal and hearing care.
Watching the tour enables you to learn the clinic layout in advance, identify nearby public transport stops and find car parking areas before booking a face to face appointment. The virtual visit is designed to lower anxiety, improve transparency and show the standards we maintain when offering microsuction and impartial hearing aid advice in Oxford.
Disabled Parking at the Clinic
There is a single disabled parking bay immediately outside the clinic entrance, clearly marked for convenient access.
Safe, Comfortable Ear Wax Removal Performed by an Audiologist
Having ear care delivered by qualified Audiologists matters for both safety and outcomes. Our clinicians have detailed training in ear anatomy and microsuction technique, which allows for personalised, effective wax removal compared with services that may use less experienced staff.
We prioritise high standards so that your hearing health is protected, reducing the likelihood of injury during treatment. Our Audiologists are committed to continual professional development and deliver care focused on minimising discomfort and maximising safety.
Choosing a trained professional improves safety and usually results in a more comfortable appointment. With our team you can be reassured that your ear health is in expert hands.
Reception and Arrival Experience
First impressions when you arrive
The virtual tour features our reception space so you can see where to check in and wait. Images show clear signage, comfortable seating and a staffed desk where trained personnel can answer questions about appointments, paperwork and the Waxfree Guarantee. Viewing reception in advance reduces uncertainty, especially for first time visitors or anyone with mobility concerns.
Parking and approach to the clinic
We demonstrate the route from the main road to the gravel customer car park, including the narrow access lane and the disabled bay outside the clinic. The tour highlights landmarks, such as the red brick posts at Raleigh Park, to help drivers using the A34 or local routes find the correct turning and reach the clinic entrance with confidence.
Driver tip
Note the dimensions of the gravel car park and the location of the nearest pedestrian path shown in the tour, this helps you plan arrivals during busy periods or when transporting mobility aids.
Further information
For additional details about our Oxford ear wax removal services, visit this information page.
How to find our clinic
From the A34 Southern By-Pass Road northbound, take the Westminster Way exit, follow the road round to the right and then turn left onto Raleigh Park Road. Look for the red-brick posts marking Raleigh Park and then turn right onto the narrow lane that leads directly to the clinic.
If you are coming from Botley, begin at the Premier Inn Oxford Botley hotel and go south on Westminster Way for about half a mile, then turn right onto Raleigh Park Road and follow the same signs to reach Raleigh Park Clinic.
Consultation Room Walkthrough
Inside the consultation room
The virtual tour enters the consultation suite, showing seating arrangements, the examination chair and the layout of instruments used during an ear assessment. You will see how a qualified audiologist prepares equipment for a hearing test and ear inspection, with clear attention to infection control and patient comfort. The imagery includes lighting and acoustic treatment so you gain a realistic impression of the clinical environment.
Equipment and clinical features
We display the otoscope, video otoscopy monitor, handheld suction unit and the single use disposables used during microsuction. These visuals are helpful if you want to know how clinicians operate and what to expect during a procedure, particularly when comparing private clinics or preparing a young person for their first visit.
- The room tour highlights seating options for carers, indicating where a parent or guardian can sit when a patient aged 12 to 17 is receiving microsuction, ensuring privacy and ease during the appointment.
- Finally the aftercare area is shown, where clinicians explain results, provide written guidance and demonstrate hearing aid handling and cleaning steps so patients leave confident about follow up and maintenance.
- First you will see an initial otoscopic inspection, where the audiologist checks the ear canal and eardrum using a video otoscope so the images can be viewed and explained to the patient.
- Next, the setup for a hearing test is presented, including the quiet area or acoustic booth and the calibrated audiometer and headphones used to measure pure tone thresholds for a standard hearing assessment.
- We also illustrate the positioning for microsuction, showing the clinician at a comfortable angle to the patient and how disposable specula and suction tips are selected to maintain sterility and reduce risk to the ear canal.
Hearing First Oxford – Map for Microsuction OX2
Microsuction Suite and Equipment Close-up
The tour provides a close inspection of the microsuction suite, focusing on the suction console, illumination and magnification tools that enable precise, safe wax removal. You will see how the clinician positions the patient, the seating height and angle, and the arrangement of trays containing sterile disposables and cleaning supplies, which helps explain why microsuction is often considered safer than syringing.
Images emphasise single use items and sterile packaging for tip changes, together with a labelled area for clinical waste handling to meet regulations. There is a clear sequence showing instrument cleaning and surface disinfection between appointments, reinforcing infection control processes that patients value when choosing a private ear care provider.
Microsuction uses gentle suction combined with direct visualisation to remove obstructing ear wax without pushing it deeper, the suite is configured to support accurate, low risk procedures and a comfortable patient experience.
Directions to the Clinic
From the A34 Southern By-Pass Road northbound, take the Westminster Way exit, follow the road round to the right then turn left onto Raleigh Park Road. At the top you will see red-brick posts on either side marking Raleigh Park; continue a short distance and turn right onto the narrow road that leads to Raleigh Park Clinic. The customer car park is a gravel area on the right just before the clinic.
If you are approaching from Botley via the Premier Inn Oxford Botley, head south on Westminster Way for approximately half a mile and then turn right onto Raleigh Park Road. When you see the red-brick posts at the top of the road, continue a little way before turning right onto the narrow lane to Raleigh Park Clinic; the gravel customer car park is on the right just before the building.
Safety, Qualifications and the Clinical Team
Who provides your care
The virtual tour includes a profile of our clinical team and their qualifications, displaying registration details and a brief overview of audiology and microsuction training. This section explains why a trained audiologist is better placed to assess ear anatomy, spot contraindications and carry out safe, targeted ear wax removal with minimal discomfort.
Clinical governance and our guarantee
We present a summary of the Waxfree Guarantee and explain our incident reporting and continuous professional development, so you can see how standards are maintained and how feedback is handled. The tour also states that staff are not part-owned by a hearing aid manufacturer, supporting impartial hearing aid advice and fitting where appropriate.
All clinicians shown in the tour are registered professionals with documented ear health training, ensuring care is evidence based and delivered to recognised standards.
How much does ear wax removal in Oxford cost?
Prices for ear wax removal in Oxford start from £34. The final fee may vary depending on whether one or both ears are treated, whether you book peak or off peak appointments, and how urgently you need an appointment.
Why choose microsuction over ear syringing
Many GP surgeries in Oxford no longer offer ear syringing, partly because of funding pressures and partly because the procedure carries risks. Syringing can cause complications such as infection, hearing damage and even perforation of the eardrum, which is why demand has moved towards microsuction.
Microsuction is a safer, more controlled method that removes wax without the same risks, and rising demand means NHS microsuction waiting lists are often lengthy. Choosing private microsuction can provide a quicker solution without compromising safety.
Private microsuction appointments are widely available and can be surprisingly affordable, so consider booking privately to avoid months on a waiting list and regain normal hearing sooner.
Booking, Pricing and Patient Administration
How to book an appointment
The virtual tour includes a guided view of our online booking page and the typical telephone booking process, with screenshots and step by step notes to show how to secure an appointment. It sets out our pricing approach, noting the published starting rate and explaining how factors such as treating one or two ears, appointment time and urgency can affect the cost, enabling you to compare private microsuction with NHS options.
Payment options and insurance
We show where payments are taken at reception and list commonly accepted methods, including card payments and private health insurance billing where applicable. The tour explains that many patients choose private microsuction to avoid long NHS waits and that we issue receipts suitable for insurance claims if required.
Booking suggestion
When viewing the screenshots in the tour, check the peak and off peak appointment slots; selecting off peak times can help you arrange visits around work or school and may reduce the cost.
Further clarification
The administration section also covers cancellation terms and the information requested at booking, such as current medications and any previous ear surgery, to support safe treatment planning.
20 Fascinating Facts About Oxford
- The Morse Effect
Fans of the TV show Inspector Morse often visit Oxford to sit in the pubs and places frequented by the fictional detective, creating a steady tourist interest in these real locations. - Oxford’s Miniature Forest
A small urban forest has been planted in Florence Park using the Miyawaki method, improving local biodiversity and offering a green space for the community. - Ear Wax Removal In Oxford
Ear wax removal is available from the experts at Hearing First Oxford on Tuesdays at Raleigh Park Clinic in North Hinksey, Botley OX2, which is easy to reach from the A34 northbound or the Premier Inn Oxford Botley, and offers free onsite parking. Book your appointment here. - The Bridge of Sighs Curse
Local students say walking under Hertford Bridge before exams brings bad luck, so many cross the street to avoid it. - The Bodleian Library
One of Europe’s oldest libraries, the Bodleian holds over 13 million printed items and receives a copy of every book published in the UK. - Radcliffe Camera
This striking circular library building is one of Oxford’s most photographed landmarks and forms part of the Bodleian Library system. - Blackwell’s Bookshop
Founded in 1879, Blackwell’s houses the Norrington Room, one of the largest rooms of books in the world, located underground. - Shark on the Roof
A life-size fibreglass shark famously appears to crash through a Headington house roof, installed in 1986 as a protest against war and censorship. - University of Oxford
Established in the 12th century, Oxford is the oldest university in the English-speaking world and has a long history of scholarship. - The Divinity School Ceiling
The ornate fan-vaulted ceiling of the Divinity School features more than 400 bosses and took years to carve by skilled craftsmen. - Punting on the Cherwell
Punting is a classic Oxford pastime, where flat-bottomed boats are propelled along the river using a long pole. - The Cat That Earned a Degree
In the 1920s, a cat named Simpkins
- The Ghost of the Sheldonian
Staff at the Sheldonian Theatre sometimes report late night footsteps and creaking boards, said to be the ghost of a former caretaker. - City of Spires
Oxford’s skyline is known for church towers and college spires, lending the city the poetic nickname “The City of Dreaming Spires”. - Oxford University Press
OUP is the world’s largest university press and has been publishing since 1586, producing a vast range of scholarly works. - The Gargoyle That Sticks Its Tongue Out
On New College Lane a particular gargoyle is depicted sticking its tongue out, supposedly directed at a rival college. - The Underground Narnia Door
Near St Mary’s Passage there is a small wooden door believed to have inspired C.S. Lewis when creating the wardrobe for Narnia.
Accessibility and Disabled Access
Facilities for patients with mobility needs
The virtual tour makes clear that the clinic is on the ground floor with step free access from the gravel car park into reception. Images show the marked disabled parking bay directly outside the entrance and the short, gentle ramp that aids wheelchair users and carers when arriving.
We highlight seating tailored for those with limited mobility, measure doorway widths and show the space in consultation rooms for a wheelchair to remain with the patient during assessment. The tour also points out nearby accessible toilets and the position of handrails and grab points to assist safe movement around the premises.
Safe, Comfortable Ear Wax Removal With An Audiologist In Your Local Area
Your ears and hearing are delicate, and they should be treated by an expert. Some providers assign ear wax removal to non-clinical staff treating it as routine, however we believe the procedure calls for the knowledge and skill of a trained Audiologist.
At our clinic only qualified Audiologists carry out ear wax removal, providing specialist care grounded in a comprehensive understanding of ear anatomy and physiology. This approach reduces the risk of injury and delivers an effective, tailored procedure. Your hearing is too important to be left to chance, and we are committed to high quality, professional care.
Directions and Local Transport
The virtual tour orients you around local transport options relative to the clinic, showing the route from the A34 Southern Bypass exit at Westminster Way and the subsequent turn onto Raleigh Park Road. For bus and taxi travellers the tour includes mapped stops and estimated walking distances so you can plan journey times and connections.
- The tour illustrates local bus services serving North Hinksey, identifying likely stops and the short walk to the clinic, which helps patients who prefer public transport or do not drive.
- If you are arriving from Botley, the sequence explains turning points and recognisable landmarks such as the Premier Inn Oxford Botley, including parking markers and pedestrian routes to help decide whether to park or be dropped off nearer the entrance.
- From the A34 northbound, the tour highlights exit signage and the route along Westminster Way with visual cues to simplify the short drive for first time visitors, assisting drivers unfamiliar with Botley to locate the clinic with less stress.
- For taxi or ride hire users, the tour suggests the nearest drop off point and notes any turning restrictions that can affect routing at busy times, so you can plan the most direct approach.
- Walking routes from nearby residential areas are shown, with clear notes on pavement gradients and crossing points, which is especially useful for patients using mobility aids or carers accompanying them.
Parking Availability
There is ample on-site parking available for patients visiting the clinic.
Parking Details and Local Amenities
The tour includes a close view of the gravel customer car park located to the right before the clinic, showing typical vehicle positions and the location of the disabled bay immediately outside. Photographs demonstrate the parking surface and the approach to the clinic entrance, which is useful for anyone bringing mobility aids or pushing a pram.
Nearby amenities such as cafés, pharmacies and a convenience store are shown within a short drive or a moderate walk, giving options for refreshments or essentials before or after an appointment. The tour also points out local overnight accommodation for visitors who prefer to stay close by.
Visual markers indicate the nearest pedestrian crossings and the route onto Westminster Way for onward travel, helping patients coordinate drop off and pick up arrangements and locate facilities for companions or carers.
Microsuction versus Ear Syringing
Many patients in Oxford have discovered that GP surgeries no longer provide ear syringing, often due to funding limitations as well as the potential hazards of the procedure. Ear syringing can lead to infections, hearing deterioration, tinnitus, eardrum perforation or further impaction of wax by pushing it closer to the eardrum, so demand has shifted towards microsuction.
You no longer need to wait months for microsuction. Save time by choosing private care; it can be more affordable than expected. Simply visit our booking page and you could have your wax cleared within days.
Patient Experience: What to Expect
Typical patient journey, step by step
The virtual tour traces a typical appointment from arrival and check in, through consultation, microsuction if required, and concluding with aftercare guidance. It outlines how clinicians will explain findings, show any recommended hearing aid handling and supply written aftercare notes, which supports clear informed consent.
- Aftercare and follow up, where clinicians provide personalised advice about ear care, signs to watch for and whether a hearing test or hearing aid assessment is recommended based on the examination.
- Arrival and reception, where you check in and complete a short medical history and contact details so clinicians are aware of medications and any previous ear surgery that could influence treatment decisions.
- Initial examination using a video otoscope, enabling both clinician and patient to view the ear canal on a screen while the audiologist explains what is seen and whether wax removal or further testing is needed.
- If microsuction is selected, the clinician will describe the procedure, obtain consent and proceed using gentle suction under magnification, with an emphasis on patient comfort and safety throughout.
- Booking a follow up or hearing aid fitting if necessary, with clear information on warranty, rechargeability and Bluetooth features to match your lifestyle and communication needs.
Services we offer
- Under 18 Microsuction Ear Wax Removal: microsuction is available for patients aged 12 to 17 when accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Impartial Hearing Aid Advice, Fitting and Aftercare: as an independent provider not part-owned by a hearing aid manufacturer, we give unbiased recommendations and fit the latest invisible, rechargeable and Bluetooth compatible devices.
- Microsuction Ear Wax Removal
- Hearing Tests: we conduct hearing assessments and explain results plainly, without being tied to a single manufacturer so you receive impartial guidance.
- Manual Instrument Ear Wax Removal
Hearing First Oxford Clinic
Located within Raleigh Park Clinic,
Oxford OX2 9AR
Phone: +448001337987
URL: Visit our booking page
Professional ear wax removal Oxford Audiologists, conveniently located just off the A34 in the North Hinksey area of Botley, with free on-site parking. We are the only ear wax removal clinic in Oxford that offers The Hearing First Waxfree Guarantee™, so if you have a blocked ear please book an appointment at our ear wax removal Oxford clinic. We really are the ear wax removal experts in Oxford!
Hearing Aids, Fitting and Aftercare
The virtual tour includes a short presentation of our hearing aid consultation area, explaining impartial device options, fitting and orientation. Because we are independently owned we can recommend models that best fit an individual lifestyle, whether you need rechargeable aids, invisible in canal devices or Bluetooth enabled options that pair with smartphones.
You will see a demonstration clip on basic maintenance and cleaning for hearing aids, including how to charge rechargeable batteries and pair Bluetooth devices with iPhone and Android phones. Aftercare routines are outlined, such as follow ups for fine tuning, wax management for aid wearers and where to access repairs or spare parts locally.
The tour stresses that fittings are personalised, with trial periods and documented aftercare to ensure devices deliver real improvements in communication, and that ongoing support is available for troubleshooting and long term maintenance.
Disabled Access Details
The clinic is situated on the ground floor, providing easy access for most visitors.
FAQs and Contact Details
The virtual tour concludes with an FAQ section and concise contact details, displaying the clinic address and how to get in touch. Viewers will find the location at 45 Raleigh Park Road, OX2 9AR, directions from the A34, practical notes such as the single disabled bay and parking arrangements, and screenshots showing the link to our online booking page to help first time users.
- Who can bring children, the tour clarifies that microsuction for 12 to 17 year olds requires a parent or guardian to be present, and clinicians explain how appointments for young patients are managed to reduce anxiety and ensure consent and comfort.
- Is the clinic accessible, the tour emphasises ground floor access, the disabled parking bay and the short distance from the car park to the entrance so you can plan mobility support if needed.
- How much does ear wax removal cost in Oxford, the tour reiterates the starting price and links to a full price list, describing how complexity and the number of ears treated may affect the final charge while receipts suitable for insurance claims are available.
- How do I book, the tour shows the online booking workflow, typical form fields and the option to call the clinic if you prefer to speak to someone when arranging a microsuction appointment or a hearing test.
- What are the opening times, a tour screenshot lists days and general hours and points out that some appointments fall into peak and off peak slots, with price differences noted so you can choose a convenient time.