Mobile Ear Clinic

Phone 0800 MY EARS (0800 693 277) to speak directly to one of our team for more information including dates and venues for upcoming clinics, or email geraldine.philpott@northlanddhb.org.nz.

The aim of the Mobile Ear Clinic Service is the prevention or timely intervention and treatment of ear disease, to prevent complications, development delay, behavioural problems and educational disadvantage.

Free clinics are held across Northland on a rotational basis.

Services provided for children and young people up to the age of 18 include:

• Glue ear assessment
• Treatment of discharging ears
• Pre and post grommet checks
• Wax and foreign body removal
• Education

Referrals are received from and sent to:

• Audiology
• Special Education Services (GSE)
• Speech Therapy
• Ear Nose and Throat Specialists
• Paediatrics
• Public Health Nurses
• Plunket Nurses
• Iwi Health Providers
• General Practitioners
• Clients may also 'self-refer'

Other Pages

• New Born Hearing Screening
• Hearing Screening Testing
• Vision Testing Screening