Sunday Opening Hours At Barnet: Private Microsuction Ear Wax Removal In Barnet EN5

This Article Modified - 6 November 2025 at 17:36

Our Barnet ear wax removal clinic sits inside Health Matters in The Spires shopping Centre, High Barnet. There is plentiful parking in the 440 space multi-storey car park, including disabled bays with accessible entry to the clinic on the ground floor.

Sunday Opening Hours At Barnet: Private Microsuction Ear Wax Removal In Barnet EN5

Sunday clinics and practical summary

Hearing First Barnet offers private microsuction ear wax removal on selected Sundays to aid residents in EN5 and nearby areas who need swift relief. Sunday hours are designed to reduce waiting times compared with typical NHS lists. The clinic operates from Health Matters at 111 High Street, providing a clean clinical environment, specialist audiology equipment and experienced clinicians trained in ear microsuction and otoscopy. Visitors travelling from High Barnet station, local buses or by car will find Sunday appointments convenient for those who cannot attend during the working week. Availability varies week to week; please use the online booking system or call to confirm a Sunday slot. The team checks each ear prior to treatment, looking for perforations, recent ear surgery, or active discharge so the clinician can advise on suitability for microsuction. If you wear hearing aids or have persistent tinnitus, mention this at booking so the clinician can plan your visit and bring any necessary aids or paperwork.

Typical Sunday timetable and patient advice

Most Sundays see the clinic opening in late morning and closing in the early evening, with staggered appointment times to avoid crowds and to allow thorough decontamination between patients. Patients are asked to arrive five to ten minutes before their appointment to complete brief paperwork and to enable the clinician to review medical history, medications and any recent ear symptoms. Parking is available nearby at the Spires multi-storey car park, and the ground-floor clinic has level access for mobility aids. Bring any hearing aids, a list of medications and, if requested, photo identification. For those travelling from further afield, local taxi firms are familiar with the EN5 postcode and High Street location.

Practical Hint for Sunday Visits

If you are ringing to book a Sunday appointment, clearly state that you need a weekend slot and indicate if you require assistance with mobility, parking or a chaperone. This helps the receptionist allocate the appropriate time and ensures the clinician can prepare for any hearing aid removal or tinnitus assessment. Remember that private microsuction often resolves conductive hearing loss caused by wax in a single session, but sometimes a follow-up is advised.

Contact Information

To check the next available Sunday microsuction slot, use the Hearing First Barnet booking page or call the clinic on the listed telephone number. For urgent pain, bleeding, or sudden severe hearing loss, seek immediate medical attention rather than waiting for a routine Sunday appointment.

Microsuction vs. Ear Syringing

Many residents of North London have noticed that their local GP surgery no longer offers ear syringing. This is partly due to budget constraints, but also because ear syringing carries greater risk than microsuction. Potential side effects of ear syringing or irrigation include ear infection, hearing loss, tinnitus, perforation of the eardrum, and further impaction of the ear wax. It is no surprise that people are moving away from walk-in ear syringing in London and towards microsuction ear wax removal instead. The surge in demand has left NHS micro suction clinics unable to meet the need, with waiting times often exceeding two to three months.

You no longer need to wait months for micro suction. Consider private care for quicker relief. It is more affordable than you might anticipate. Simply visit our booking page and you could be wax-free this week!

Parking and accessibility on Sundays

Parking arrangements for Sunday appointments

The Spires multi-storey car park provides around 440 spaces and remains the main car park serving the High Street on Sundays. It has lift access to the ground-floor shopping level and designated disabled bays close to the centre entrance. Parking charges may apply on Sundays, depending on local rules, so check the signs on arrival or the car park operator's website for current tariffs. For those planning an early afternoon appointment, Sunday shopper peaks can vary; allow an extra five to ten minutes for parking and walking to the clinic entrance. Clinicians prefer patients to arrive relaxed, so arriving without rush helps with consent and the ear examination prior to microsuction.

Accessibility and step-free routes

The clinic is on the ground floor with level access from the shopping mall concourse. Wheelchair users, those with mobility aids or people with pushchairs will find the route from the car park lift to the Health Matters reception straightforward. If you require assistance on arrival, please call the clinic in advance so staff can arrange for a receptionist to meet you and offer any necessary support. The clinic space includes seating for companions and a clear route to the treatment room to accommodate mobility devices.

Disabled Access

The clinic is located on the ground floor and there is level access.

Booking and appointments for Sunday slots

How to secure a Sunday microsuction appointment

Booking a Sunday appointment is straightforward and can be made via the Hearing First Barnet online portal or by telephone. The online booking page lets you choose the clinic, view available dates and select a Sunday slot when offered. When booking, provide any relevant medical history, such as recent ear surgery, recurrent infections, or anticoagulant medication, as this helps the clinician plan the appointment duration and safety checks. For those who prefer to speak with a staff member, calling the clinic helps confirm Sunday availability within the next two weeks, check costs and add notes about mobility or tinnitus concerns. Payment details can be taken at booking or on arrival according to the clinic's policy.

1. Visit the Barnet booking page, select the clinic and preferred date, use the calendar to pick an available Sunday and provide contact details and a brief medical history so the clinician can triage appropriately.
2. If you need help with availability, call the clinic to ask for the next Sunday slots, explain any recent ear conditions and request an extended slot if you expect needing more time for hearing aid removal or discussion about tinnitus.
3. On the day, arrive five to ten minutes early, bring photographic ID if requested and have any relevant hearing aid or medication information ready; prompt arrival keeps the timetable running and reduces waiting for others.
4. If you cannot attend, cancel or reschedule via the online portal or by phone as soon as possible to free the slot for another patient with urgent need.
5. Private microsuction often resolves conductive hearing loss from impacted wax in one visit, but the clinician may plan a follow-up or suggest a GP referral if complications or ongoing infection occur.

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Fascinating Facts About Barnet

1. Junction of Three Counties
   
   Historically Barnet sat where Middlesex, Hertfordshire and Essex met, a location that made it a busy market and transport hub.
2. Oldest Wooden Tithe Barn in London
   
   The 16th century timber-framed Barnet Tithe Barn on Wood Street is among London's oldest surviving structures and now houses the local museum.
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4. The Great Barnet Fair
   
   Granted by royal charter in 1588, the Barnet Horse Fair grew to become one of the largest in Europe, drawing thousands each September.
5. Whalebones Park
   
   This enigmatic private estate near Wood Street is named after the large whale jawbones that once formed a dramatic entrance arch.
6. The Clock That Never Struck Midnight
   
   A local tale tells of Barnet Church’s clock freezing just before midnight on New Year’s Eve in 1929 — residents took it as a cue to slow down and savour life.
7. Stevie Smith’s Home
   
   The renowned poet and novelist Stevie Smith lived in Palmers Road, Barnet, and penned many of her best known works there, including Not Waving but Drowning.
8. Coleridge’s Recovery
   
   Samuel Taylor Coleridge stayed in Barnet in 1814 to recover from illness. Locals say he drafted early poems while strolling near Hadley Green.
9. Underground War Bunkers
   
   Beneath fields near High Barnet station, hidden WWII bunkers were used for emergency command and communications during the Blitz — now sealed and forgotten.
10. The Turf Wars of East Barnet
    
    In the 1600s, disputes over grazing rights in East Barnet led to fierce verbal stand-offs between farmers — the Barnet Bawl became infamous.
11. The Pub That Hid a Prisoner
    
    A cellar beneath The Mitre Inn is said to have held a royalist prisoner during the Civil War, chained for weeks until secretly freed by a barmaid.
12. The Witch Stone
    
    A moss covered stone in Hadley Woods is locally known as The Witch Stone — children say stepping on it at midnight might summon an old crone with red eyes.
13. London’s Highest Point (Almost)
    
    At over 400 feet above sea level, High Barnet is among the highest points in Greater London, offering excellent views toward central London on clear days.
14. The First Traffic Lights in Barnet
    
    Installed in 1926 on the High Street, Barnet’s first traffic lights amused both cars and horse-drawn carts, prompting several amusing letters in the local paper.
15. Ghost of the Old Alms Houses
    
    The 17th-century alms houses near Wood Street are said to be haunted by a silent woman in grey, often seen at dusk but rarely heard.
16. The Barnet Physic Well
    
    A natural spring once believed to have healing properties, Barnet Physic Well was visited in the 1600s by royalty seeking cures for ailments.
17. Street Names with Secrets
    
    Moxon Street is named after Joseph Moxon, a printer and globe maker. His printing works once operated in secret from a barn near the High Street.
18. Home of London’s Last Lamplighter
    
    Barnet is said to have been home to one of the last gas lamplighters employed by the council before full electrification in the 1960s.
19. The Oak That Listened
    
    A gnarled old oak on Barnet Common was believed to have listened to whispered wishes — enough local tales led to it being nicknamed The Eavesdropper.
20. Haunted Signal Box
    
    An abandoned signal box near New Barnet Station was the scene of unexplained knocks, voices, and even a briefly glowing railway lantern, according to engineers.

What to expect during a microsuction appointment

When you attend a Sunday appointment for microsuction ear wax removal, the clinician begins with a medical history and an ear examination using a head mounted or wall mounted otoscope with magnification. The procedure is usually performed with the patient seated comfortably, and the clinician uses a gentle suction probe under direct vision to remove wax while protecting the ear canal skin and eardrum. Microsuction avoids pressureful irrigation and is often better tolerated by those with a history of perforation, previous ear surgery, or chronic ear disease. Treatment times vary, but many routine wax removals take twenty to forty minutes; more complex cases or bilateral impacted wax can take longer. The clinician will explain findings, offer post-procedure advice such as avoiding water entry for a short period if there was inflammation, and provide a summary of the treatment in the clinical notes. If you wear hearing aids bring them so the clinician can offer guidance on cleaning and reinsertion, and discuss tinnitus symptoms if present. For most patients, immediate improvement in hearing and comfort is noticed, but some may experience transient fullness or mild sensitivity for a day or two.

If you have sudden severe pain, discharge or bleeding, seek urgent medical attention rather than waiting for a routine Sunday microsuction appointment.

Clinicians follow local infection control protocols: instrument sterilisation, hand hygiene and single-use consumables where required. This reduces risk and maintains patient safety while providing an efficient Sunday service for the Barnet community.

Map, Location And Directions

Hearing First Barnet is located on the ground floor of The Spires shopping centre, Health Matters, 111 High Street EN5 5XY. Use the embedded map for turn by turn directions, enter the postcode into satnav or Google Maps for precise routing. The clinic offers level access and is set up for microsuction appointments, please allow a few extra minutes for parking.

• By car: large 440-space multi-storey car park with lift and disabled bays adjacent to the centre.
• By public transport: High Barnet station (Northern line) and frequent bus services on the High Street provide easy access.
• Walking: level pavements to the ground-floor clinic entrance, suitable for pushchairs and mobility aids.

Safety, infection control and clinician qualifications

Clinical governance at the Barnet clinic

Patient safety underpins every Sunday microsuction appointment. Clinicians working at Hearing First Barnet hold recognised qualifications in audiology or ENT assisted procedures and receive regular training in ear microsuction, otoscopy and infection control. The clinic maintains up to date insurance and follows national guidance on safe ear care procedures. Before treatment, clinicians ask about medications such as anticoagulants, any recent ear surgery or presence of a perforated eardrum, and document the ear examination findings in the patient record. In the unlikely event of complications, the clinic has protocols for urgent GP referral or escalation to ENT services as necessary. Clinicians also observe hand hygiene and use appropriate protective equipment during procedures, consistent with NHS and private clinic best practice.

Infection control measures and patient safety

The treatment room is cleaned between patients and instruments are either single use or sterilised in line with manufacturer guidance and local policy. The clinic records all treatments and maintains confidentiality of medical records. Patients are informed about possible mild, transient after-effects such as temporary hearing change or mild discomfort; clinicians provide written aftercare instructions and a contact number for post-procedure questions. Consent is obtained before any intervention, and clinicians explain the risks and benefits in plain language to support informed decisions.

Practical note for Sunday patients

If you suspect an active ear infection, have a history of significant ear surgery, or have sudden hearing loss, consider contacting the clinic before booking a Sunday slot so the receptionist can arrange telephone triage or advise an appropriate pathway of care, which may include GP review or urgent ENT referral.

Microsuction Versus Ear Syringing

Microsuction is a targeted procedure using a small suction probe and magnification, commonly preferred over ear irrigation because it reduces the risk of pushing wax deeper, perforating the eardrum, or causing infection. Ear irrigation (ear syringing) involves fluid and can be less precise, so patients with a history of perforation or chronic ear problems are usually recommended microsuction.

• Safety: microsuction offers controlled removal under direct vision, lowering complication risk.
• Comfort: many patients report less pressure and fewer after-effects than with irrigation.
• Suitability: microsuction is often chosen for impacted wax, hearing concerns, and tinnitus assessment.

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