Locals are invited to attend a free health seminar about how to spot the signs of bladder cancer, which affects around 10,000 people in the United Kingdom every year.

Mr Vivek Wadhwa, consultant urological surgeonat Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, will be on hand to discuss treatment options currently available, key symptoms and the ‘Blood in Pee’ awareness campaign, encouraging anyone who spots blood in their urine to take immediate action.

Mr Wadhwa said: “Blood in your urine is the most common symptom of bladder cancer. Don’t wait until you have spotted blood three or four times. The one time is enough – if you spot it, get it checked. You’re not wasting anyone’s time by getting checked out.

“Bladder cancer is more common in older adults, with more than half of all new cases diagnosed in people aged 75 and above. The disease is also more common in men than in women, possibly because in the past, men were more likely to smoke and work in the manufacturing industry especially rubber and dyes.”

If you would like to attend the seminar on Wednesday 14 September at 5pm at Good Hope Hospital, please contact Sandra White, membership and community engagement manager, on 0121 424 1218 or email: membership@heartofengland.nhs.uk.

The Trust – which covers Heartlands Hospital, Solihull Hospital and Good Hope Hospital as well as some community based services – runs monthly health seminars to help raise awareness of a range of health conditions, as well as providing information about the treatment and support that is available.