With around one in six people in the West Midlands suffering from arthritis, which causes inflammation within a joint, Solihull Hospital is hosting a public seminar on this common condition.

Taking place on 21 June from 5pm, Dr Arvind Sinha, consultant rheumatologist, will look into the different types of arthritis which affects patients, as well as the range of symptoms that the condition can cause and how it can be treated.

Dr Sinha said: “Although arthritis is often thought to be associated with older people, it can affect people of all ages, including some children.  There is no cure for arthritis but there are a number of treatments that can help slow down the condition’s progress.

“Members of the public who attend the seminar will be able to get expert advice and tips on what the common symptoms of arthritis are, as well as treatment options that are available and lifestyle changes that can be made to manage the condition.”

If you would like to attend the seminar, 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.