At Southsea Ear Clinic, we help people in Portsmouth whose lives are impacted by blocked ear problems to hear clearly again, so they can get back to enjoying life at its fullest.
PUTTING THE SAFETY OF YOUR EARS FIRST
Southsea Ear Clinic is an audiologist run clinic offering ear wax removal using microsuction, the safest and most effective method of wax removal.
We only use hospital-grade equipment including a state of the art ENT (Ears, Nose, Throat) surgical microscope for the best view of the ear. So you can be certain you’ll receive the best, most accurate and safest ear care available.
Our services include:
WHY CHOOSE SOUTHSEA EAR CLINIC?
HOSPITAL-GRADE EQUIPMENT
We only use hospital-grade equipment including a state of the art ENT (Ears, Nose, Throat) surgical microscope for the best treatment of your ear.
SAFEST WAX REMOVAL TREATMENT AVAILABLE
Using our clinical-grade surgical microscope ensures you the utmost safety during treatment. There’s no safer wax removal process currently available.
INCREDIBLE VALUE
We’re not the cheapest, and we don’t aim to be. We’re not the most expensive, either. We want to offer the best value service available due to our state of the art hospital-grade equipment, expertise and level of personal service.
PERSONAL SERVICE
Southsea Ear Clinic is run by Becky Guarracino, a highly experienced, qualified audiologist of 12+ years. Becky understands the needs of her patients and how to best serve them to overcome their issues and get the best, safest result.
ABOUT SOUTHSEA EAR CLINIC
The Southsea ear clinic is owned and run by Becky Guarracino, BSc Hons audiology.
The Southsea Ear Clinic was established in 2021 in response to the ever-increasing difficulty of finding safe, effective and accessible ear wax removal.
Since then the clinic has expanded in response to the needs of it’s patients, to provide clinic grade hearing tests and high quality hearing aids.
As an audiologist in the NHS, Becky was seeing patients on a daily basis with wax problems affecting their hearing, especially those with hearing aids. And with GP surgeries not offering ear syringing routinely anymore it was a huge problem for many people.
Becky decided to use her experience to set up Southsea Ear Clinic in order to help people with this frustrating issue.
YOUR AUDIOLOGIST
My name is Becky and I am an audiologist and mum to 2 children. I started studying for a degree in Audiology at The University of Southampton in 2005 and qualified in 2009. I lived in Southsea but worked at Worthing Hospital for many years, but after coming back from maternity leave in 2020 after having my little boy, I was starting to find the journey too much. I felt I needed to work closer to home so decided to make the move to Queen Alexandra hospital Portsmouth where I have been working since November 2020. Over the years I have worked in all aspects of audiology in the NHS. I have also worked part-time for another private microsuction company. My areas of special interest are: hearing assessment and hearing aid fitting, microsuction, balance/dizzy patients and complex audiological cases
Rebecca Guarracino. Founder & Audiologist
OUR HEARING ASSESSMENTS, HEARING AIDS, MICROSUCTION & AUDIOLOGY SERVICES
HEARING ASSESSMENTS
At Southsea Ear Clinic, we believe that your hearing health is integral to your overall well-being and quality of life. That’s why we’re thrilled to expand our services to include comprehensive hearing assessments.
Whether you’re experiencing changes in your hearing or simply maintaining your ear health, a hearing assessment is the first step to hearing more clearly again.
We offer 2 types of hearing assessment:
Hearing Test
(30 mins) £45
Full Hearing Assessment
(90 mins) £75 – this will be refunded against the purchase of hearing aids
What to expect:
- Introduction and Discussion: You will meet with your audiologist who will explain the hearing test process. You will be asked about your ear health history and any specific hearing concerns you may have.
- Video Otoscopy:The audiologist will use a video otoscope to examine the outer ear, ear canal, and eardrum to check for any visible issues, such as earwax blockages or abnormalities. You will also be able to view this on the iPad if you would like.
- Pure-Tone Audiometry: You will be seated in a quiet room, and you will wear headphones connected to an audiometer. The audiologist will present a series of tones at different frequencies and volumes, and you will be asked to indicate when you hear each tone by pressing a button.
- Test Results and Discussion: Once the test is completed, the audiologist will review the results with you. They will explain the audiogram, which is a graphical representation of your hearing sensitivity, and discuss any hearing loss or concerns identified. They may also address potential causes, treatment options, and recommendations for further evaluation or intervention if necessary.
In addition, with the Full Hearing Assessment you will receive:
- Speech Audiometry: Occasionally, in addition to pure-tone testing, the audiologist may perform speech audiometry. This involves listening to and repeating words or sentences at different volumes to assess your ability to understand speech.
- Additional Tests (if needed): Depending on your specific needs and concerns, the audiologist may conduct additional tests to evaluate other aspects of your hearing, such as:
– Tympanometry: Assessing the movement and function of the eardrum and middle ear.
– Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) Test: Measuring the sounds produced by the inner ear in response to sound stimuli.
If you decide to proceed with hearing aids, your audiologist will provide expert guidance on selecting the most suitable ones for your specific hearing loss, lifestyle and desired type. You can choose from a range of colours and styles allowing you to opt for a discreet blend-in hearing aid or a more vibrant statement style and colour. Rest assured, there is an abundance of options available to suit you.
HEARING AID SERVICE
At Southsea Ear Clinic, your hearing needs are our utmost priority. We understand that choosing the right hearing aid can be a daunting process, so we’re here to guide you every step of the way. As an independent clinic, we have access to a wide range of premium brands like Starkey, Widex, Oticon, and Phonak, ensuring that we find the perfect fit for your specific requirements.
Your satisfaction is our success. Let us help you rediscover the sounds you love.
Guided by our highly experienced audiologist, Becky Guarracino, you’ll be walked through a thorough, yet comfortable process that prioritises your comfort and understanding. With our state-of-the-art equipment and personalised approach, we’re committed to helping you navigate your hearing journey with confidence and ease. Let us help you with preserving and enhancing the sounds of your life.
Putting the Health of your ears first. With different levels of technology to choose from, a comprehensive warranty, and lifetime aftercare, we aim to provide a service that’s not just about supplying hearing aids, but about delivering a personalised, caring journey towards improved hearing.
Unparalleled Choice. As an independent hearing clinic we are able to use the whole of the market to find you the most suitable hearing aids for your requirements. So if you have a particular hearing aid manufacturer in mind then please let us know.
The hearing aid companies we most commonly use are Starkey, Widex, Oticon and Phonak. These are premium brands and are widely recognised to be market leaders. Between them they have won many industry awards.
Our Hearing Aids
We offer 5 levels of technology for you to choose from and can help you decide which level you need based on your lifestyle. The price of the hearing aid is governed by the level of technology you choose rather than the style – you will not pay more for custom made hearing aids if this is what you decide to go for.
Benefits include:
- Choice of all major hearing aid brands and latest technology
- 5 year warranty on Diamond, Platinum and Gold levels of technology and 2 years on Silver and Bronze
- 6 monthly check ups and yearly hearing tests
- Free microsuction ear wax removal whilst your hearing aids are within warranty (up to 2 visits per year)
- Batteries if non-chargeable HAs purchased
- Rest assured nothing more to pay during the warranty period
We’re with you for the long term. All of our hearing aids come with up to 5 years warranty and lifetime aftercare as standard. We offer yearly hearing tests and also included is microsuction ear wax removal (up to twice yearly) for the warranty period of the hearing aids. We believe we offer really great value for the package we offer. If you would like to spread your payments then this can be arranged on request.
Styles of Hearing Aids
There are several different styles of hearing aids available, each designed to cater to different needs, preferences, and levels of hearing loss. Click here to view some of the common styles of hearing aids.
MICROSUCTION
Ear wax removal whilst viewing the ear through a state of the art ENT binocular surgical microscope. The wax is gently suctioned away using a hospital-grade suction unit and this procedure does not involve any water. The safest, most effective method of wax removal!
One Ear: £45
Both Ears: £75
- Consulted by a qualified expert
- Explanation of the procedure and opportunity for questions
- A chance to view your ears on the iPad using our state of the art video otoscope (this is not compulsory!)
- Earwax removal via microsuction from one ear
- aftercare advice
CUSTOM MADE EAR PLUG SERVICE
We offer various types of custom made earplugs.
These can be used for:
- swimming or just keeping ears dry in the bath or shower (particularly useful for those who suffer with infections or dry/itchy ears or who have a perforated eardrum)
- Noise protection – industrial / musicians / motorbike riders / for leisure
- sleep plugs – for a peaceful night’s sleep
*Please enquire if you would like any other type of earplugs not mentioned above
Ear Plugs: From £95 per pair
- Consulted by a qualified expert
- initial chat on the phone if required to discuss requirements
- Appointment to take impressions of your ears – we use single use nozzles for delivering the impression material into your ears for optimum hygeine
- Opportunity to customise your Earplugs such as choosing colours and other options
- When your earplugs are ready they can be posted to you or you can come for an appointment in the clinic to have them fitted
WHAT OUR PATIENTS SAY
I would thoroughly recommend Becky at Southsea Ear Clinic for her professional service from start to finish, Becky patiently explained my proposed treatment at every stage and also explained aftercare/preventative tips for my ear problem. Five star treatment.
– Anita Stepnitz, Patient
Much better than Syringe , the procedure was explained beforehand and as all my questions were answered , much better than my experience at the Drs and having what felt like a fireman’s hose in my ears … will certainly be using again.
– James Evans, Patient
I met this lovely lady today, Becky, when she gave extra special care to my 97 year old client. My client said her ears feel so much clearer. So much safer and more comfortable than the old style syringing. Would recommend to anyone.
– Julia Minty, Carer
Would you like to find out more?
If you need help with your ears or have any questions about our services, hearing tests, hearing aids, microsuction or audiology, we’d love to talk. You can call us on 023 9200 4426 or click here to drop us a line. You can also see our Frequently Asked Questions here which answer many of the common questions we receive.
