Serving Notting Hill · W11

Hearing tests, hearing aids and ear wax removal for Notting Hill

Independent hearing care a short journey south of Notting Hill — private hearing assessments, premium hearing aids and microsuction ear wax removal at our Blythe Road and Cromwell Road clinics.

You see the same audiologist every visit: Scott Drummond, HCPC and RCCP registered and Head of Audiology at the Bupa Cromwell Hospital since 2010.

Book online Call 020 7139 5186

Drummond Hearing consulting room used by patients from Notting Hill

Why Notting Hill patients choose us

Clinical audiology without the high-street sales script

Notting Hill residents are used to being sold to well. Hearing care should not work that way: an assessment should be diagnostic, the advice independent, and the price the same whether you buy something or not.

Independent clinic

Owned by its audiologist, not by a manufacturer or a retail group, so nothing is recommended to satisfy a supply agreement.

Hospital-level experience

Scott Drummond has led audiology at the Bupa Cromwell Hospital since 2010 and brings that caseload to every private appointment.

Comprehensive assessments

A full hour covering otoscopy, air and bone conduction audiometry, tympanometry and speech testing.

Latest technology

AI-processing, rechargeable and invisible hearing aids from Starkey, Phonak and GN ReSound.

Safe ear wax removal

Microsuction under direct vision — the ENT-standard method — with images before and after.

Two nearby clinics

Visit Health on Blythe Road W14 and the Bupa Cromwell Hospital SW5, both a short trip from W11.

Hearing services for Notting Hill residents

Diagnostics, hearing aids and wax removal, delivered end to end by one clinician.

Hearing tests

Private hearing tests for Notting Hill

The point of a full assessment is to find out what kind of hearing problem you have, not merely whether you have one. Two people can share the same audiogram and need completely different things, which is why we spend the first part of the hour on history and listening situations.

Video otoscopy examines the ear canal and drum, with the images on screen for you to see. Pure-tone audiometry establishes air and bone conduction thresholds. Tympanometry measures middle-ear pressure and eardrum mobility — often the test that explains a blocked, dull sensation when the audiogram looks reasonable. Speech audiometry then measures word understanding, which correlates far better than tone thresholds with real-world difficulty.

Tinnitus, if you have it, is assessed in the same visit. You will leave with your audiogram explained and written down, and no obligation of any kind.

Full 60-minute appointment
Video otoscopy of both ears
Air and bone conduction audiometry
Tympanometry and speech testing
Tinnitus assessment and advice
Written audiogram to keep

Initial consultation and full hearing assessment: £150.

Hearing aids

Independent hearing aid fittings for W11

We fit Starkey, Phonak and GN ReSound. Being independent, the interesting conversation is not which brand but which technology level genuinely earns its price for you — and sometimes the answer is a lower one than you expected.

For patients who spend time in Notting Hill's restaurants and markets, the modern AI-driven processors make the most measurable difference: they separate speech from surrounding noise in real time rather than simply reducing everything. You can test that during a 30-day trial before committing.

Fittings take 60 to 90 minutes and always include real-ear measurement so the output at your eardrum matches your prescription. Premium packages include a year of appointments and a five-year extended warranty.

Advice on whether premium is worth it for you
Starkey, Phonak and GN ReSound
Invisible and rechargeable options
Real-ear verified fitting
30-day trial
Year of follow-ups and five-year warranty

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

Ear wax removal

Microsuction ear wax clinic near Notting Hill

Wax removal by microsuction is quick, clean and controlled. Fine suction lifts the wax out under magnification while the canal is watched throughout — no water, no guesswork, and no need to soften for a week beforehand in most cases.

Allow half an hour for both ears, including video otoscopy before and after so you can see exactly what changed. The fee is £120.

In-ear headphones are the most common cause we see in younger patients, and hearing aid use in older ones. We will explain what is driving your build-up and how frequently, realistically, you are likely to need this doing.

ENT-standard microsuction
No irrigation or syringing
Video otoscopy before and after
Safe with perforations or grommets
About 30 minutes for both ears
Short-notice slots often available

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 Notting Hill

A short trip south from W11

Most Notting Hill patients use our Visit Health clinic at 1 Blythe Road W14, which is roughly ten minutes by car down Holland Road, or a short journey to Kensington Olympia and a few minutes' walk. It is a modern, quiet private clinic away from the traffic of the main roads.

For appointments at the Bupa Cromwell Hospital, the District and Circle lines from Notting Hill Gate connect towards Gloucester Road and Earl's Court, both within a short walk of the Cromwell Road entrance; by car it is around fifteen minutes via Holland Road and Warwick Road.

Whichever you choose, both clinics are set up for the same appointment types, use the same equipment and are staffed by the same audiologist — so there is no difference in the care, only in the journey.

Tube: Notting Hill Gate (Central, District & Circle) connects towards Kensington Olympia, Gloucester Road and Earl's Court.
By car: About 10 minutes to Blythe Road via Holland Road; about 15 minutes to the Cromwell via Warwick Road.
Bus: The 27, 28 and 328 run south from Notting Hill towards Kensington High Street, Olympia and Earl's Court.
Parking: Metered and residents' bays near Blythe Road; on-site paid parking at the Bupa Cromwell Hospital.

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 Notting Hill patients trust Drummond Hearing

Hearing aids are a five-year relationship with a clinician, and patients pick us because that relationship is with one identifiable person.

Independent advice

Nothing is recommended for commercial reasons — including recommending you wait.

No sales pressure

Prices are published, quotes are written, and nobody follows you up with an offer.

Personal recommendations

Choices reflect your ears, your hands and the places you actually struggle to hear.

Modern technology

Verified fittings, tympanometry, speech-in-noise testing and current AI hearing aids.

Premium care

Two calm private clinics and appointments long enough to answer every question.

Excellent follow-up

Aftercare is part of the price: tuning, servicing, filters, repairs and remote adjustments.

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

Notting Hill FAQ

Notting Hill hearing questions

Where is the nearest hearing clinic to Notting Hill?

Visit Health at 1 Blythe Road, W14 0HG is about ten minutes away by car. We also consult at the Bupa Cromwell Hospital, 164–178 Cromwell Road, SW5 0TU.

How much is a private hearing test?

£150 for a full 60-minute diagnostic assessment including video otoscopy, pure-tone and speech audiometry and tympanometry, with results explained in full.

How long does microsuction take?

Around 30 minutes for both ears including otoscopy before and after; the fee is £120.

Do I need a GP referral?

No. Book directly for any appointment. Onward ENT referral is arranged quickly if your results indicate it.

Which hearing aid brand is best?

There is no single best. Across our patients, Starkey suits those wanting invisible devices and on-device AI, Phonak those who need universal Bluetooth, and GN ReSound those who prioritise natural sound. We fit all three.

How long is an appointment?

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

Can hearing loss be treated?

Wax and middle-ear causes usually respond completely. Permanent nerve-related loss is managed rather than cured, but the difference well-fitted aids make is substantial.

Is parking available?

There are metered and residents' bays around Blythe Road, and on-site paid parking at the Bupa Cromwell Hospital.

Do you offer appointments outside working hours?

Clinics run Monday to Friday. If those hours are impossible, get in touch — early or later slots are occasionally arranged in advance.

How do I book?

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

More answers on our general FAQ · Invisible hearing aids · What is earwax? · Our prices · News & Insights

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Two clinics a short trip from W11, an independent audiologist, and an hour set aside for you.

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