Serving Fulham · SW6

Hearing tests, hearing aids and ear wax removal for Fulham

An independent hearing clinic just north of Fulham, offering full private hearing assessments, premium hearing aids and safe microsuction ear wax removal.

Every appointment is with Scott Drummond — HCPC-registered audiologist and Head of Audiology at the Bupa Cromwell Hospital since 2010. No referral needed to book.

Drummond Hearing consulting room used by patients from Fulham

Why Fulham patients choose us

One clinician, one clinic, ten minutes up the road

Fulham is well supplied with GP practices and pharmacies, but proper diagnostic audiology is harder to find locally. Our Cromwell Road clinic is a few minutes north via West Brompton, and our Blythe Road clinic sits just beyond the north of the borough.

Truly independent

Clinician-owned, with no manufacturer contracts. Nobody sets a monthly target for what you should be fitted with.

Experienced audiologist

BSc Audiology, HCPC and RCCP registered, and running hospital audiology at the Bupa Cromwell since 2010.

Thorough hearing tests

A full hour: otoscopy, air and bone conduction audiometry, tympanometry and speech testing, with results explained properly.

Premium hearing technology

Rechargeable, Bluetooth and AI-processing hearing aids from Starkey, Phonak and GN ReSound, fitted and verified in clinic.

Safe wax removal

Microsuction with video otoscopy before and after — the technique ENT departments use, with no water involved.

Aftercare that lasts

A year of appointments with every premium fitting, and ongoing servicing, tuning and repairs after that.

What we do for Fulham patients

Hearing tests, hearing aids and ear wax removal — all in one place, with the same clinician from start to finish.

Hearing tests

Private hearing tests for Fulham

Hearing loss in your forties and fifties usually shows up as difficulty in noise long before quiet conversation becomes hard. Fulham patients often describe exactly that: the pub after a match, the school hall, the open-plan office. A full assessment quantifies it rather than leaving it as a suspicion.

We use video otoscopy to inspect the canal and eardrum, pure-tone audiometry to plot thresholds by air and bone conduction, tympanometry to assess middle-ear function, and speech audiometry to measure clarity. Together those four tests distinguish wax, glue ear, eustachian tube dysfunction and true sensorineural loss from one another — distinctions that matter, because the treatments are entirely different.

Results are explained on the spot and written up for you. If you need nothing, we say so and you go home £150 lighter and reassured, not with a device on trial.

  • 60-minute diagnostic assessment
  • Video otoscopy of both ears
  • Air and bone conduction audiometry
  • Tympanometry for middle-ear function
  • Speech-in-noise testing
  • Written results and clear explanation

Initial consultation and full hearing assessment: £150.

Hearing aids

Independent hearing aid advice for SW6

The single most useful thing an independent clinic can do is tell you which technology level you actually need. Premium is not automatically right; for someone whose difficult listening is mostly one-to-one at home, a mid-range device well fitted will outperform a premium one poorly fitted.

Where you do need the top tier — busy restaurants, meetings, sport, travel — the current generation is genuinely better. Starkey's on-device AI, Phonak's universal Bluetooth and GN ReSound's spatial processing each solve different problems, and we fit all three.

Every fitting includes real-ear measurement to verify output at your eardrum, a 30-day trial in your own environments, a year of follow-up appointments and a five-year extended warranty on premium packages.

  • Honest advice on technology level
  • Starkey, Phonak and GN ReSound
  • Real-ear verified fitting
  • Rechargeable and invisible styles
  • 30-day trial
  • Aftercare and warranty included

Premium pairs: £4,750 (GN ReSound), £5,190 (Starkey), £5,750 (Phonak).

Ear wax removal

Microsuction ear wax removal near Fulham

Most GP surgeries no longer offer wax removal, which is why so many Fulham patients end up searching for a private ear wax clinic. Microsuction is the safest option: wax is drawn out under magnification with fine suction, with no water entering the canal.

The appointment takes about 30 minutes for both ears and costs £120. You will see video otoscopy images before and after, so the result is demonstrated rather than described.

If we find an infection, a perforation or a foreign body rather than simple wax, we will stop, explain and direct you appropriately. That is one advantage of having a qualified audiologist rather than a technician doing the procedure.

  • Microsuction, not syringing
  • Video otoscopy before and after
  • Suitable after perforation or grommets
  • About 30 minutes for both ears
  • Same-day appointments where available
  • Advice on preventing recurrence

Microsuction, both ears: £120.

Full details of every appointment type are on our services page, and every fee is published on our prices page.

Getting here from Fulham

A short trip north from SW6

From Fulham Broadway, the District line runs two stops to West Brompton and Earl's Court, both of which are under ten minutes' walk from the Bupa Cromwell Hospital on Cromwell Road. Driving from Parsons Green or Fulham Broadway typically takes ten minutes or so via the North End Road or Fulham Road.

Patients from Hurlingham, Bishop's Park and the Putney Bridge end of the borough sometimes find Visit Health at 1 Blythe Road W14 the easier journey, particularly by car up the North End Road towards Brook Green.

It is worth knowing that the Cromwell sits just outside the parts of SW6 that struggle for parking. There is on-site paid parking at the hospital, so unlike a high-street appointment you are not circling for a bay before a timed slot.

  • Tube: District line from Fulham Broadway or Parsons Green to West Brompton or Earl's Court, then a five to ten-minute walk.
  • Overground: West Brompton is on the London Overground as well as the District line, useful from further down the West London Line.
  • By car: Around 10 minutes from Fulham Broadway via the North End Road or Fulham Road; on-site paid parking at the hospital.
  • Bus: The 74 and 430 run north through Fulham towards the Old Brompton Road and Cromwell Road.
Bupa Cromwell Hospital
164–178 Cromwell Road, Kensington, London SW5 0TU

Visit Health
1 Blythe Road, London W14 0HG
Full directions and contact details

Why Fulham patients trust Drummond Hearing

Fulham patients tend to arrive on recommendation from a neighbour or a colleague, and they tell us the same handful of things afterwards.

Independent advice

You are told what your audiogram shows and what it does not, including when hearing aids would be premature.

No sales pressure

No commission, no time-limited discount, no follow-up call chasing a decision.

Personal recommendations

Recommendations follow your listening environments — five-a-side, the school run, the office — not a price list.

Modern technology

Real-ear measurement, speech-in-noise testing and current-generation AI hearing aids.

Premium care

Hour-long appointments in a private hospital consulting room rather than a retail booth.

Excellent follow-up

Quick servicing, wax filter changes and remote adjustments are part of the package, not extras.

More about the clinician who will see you is on the about Scott Drummond page.

Fulham FAQ

Fulham hearing questions answered

How much is a hearing test in Fulham?

A full private assessment at Drummond Hearing is £150. It runs to a full hour and includes video otoscopy, pure-tone and speech audiometry, tympanometry and a proper explanation of the results.

Can I get ear wax removed near Fulham?

Yes. Microsuction at our Cromwell Road clinic is £120 for both ears, around 30 minutes, and often available at short notice — it is a ten-minute trip from Fulham Broadway.

Do I need a GP referral?

No. You can book any appointment directly. If your assessment shows something that needs a medical opinion, Scott can refer you to an ENT consultant.

Which hearing aids do you recommend?

We fit Starkey, Phonak and GN ReSound and choose between them after your assessment. Starkey leads for invisible devices and on-device AI, Phonak for universal Bluetooth, GN ReSound for natural spatial sound.

How long is an appointment?

Assessments are 60 minutes, fittings 60–90 minutes, wax removal 30 minutes and reviews 30–45 minutes.

Can hearing loss be treated?

If it is caused by wax or middle-ear fluid, usually yes and often completely. Permanent nerve-related loss cannot be reversed but is managed very effectively with properly verified hearing aids.

Is parking available?

Yes — the Bupa Cromwell Hospital has on-site paid parking, which spares you the usual SW6 parking hunt. Metered bays are also available on Cromwell Road.

Do you help with tinnitus?

Yes. Tinnitus is assessed as part of the standard hearing assessment, and we discuss the management options with evidence behind them, including sound therapy and hearing aid-based approaches.

What if I already have hearing aids from elsewhere?

Bring them. Many devices bought from chains or abroad can be reprogrammed and re-verified rather than replaced, and we will tell you if that is the sensible option.

How do I book?

Book online via our Cliniko page, call 020 7139 5186, WhatsApp 07510 592 108 or email info@drummondhearing.co.uk.

More answers on our general FAQ · What is earwax? · Hearing loss and dementia · Hearing aids across London · News & Insights

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