Members of the public are invited to attend a free health seminar at Good Hope Hospital focusing on ear, nasal and throat issues.

Mr Huw Griffiths, clinical director of ENT and audiology services at Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, will be providing an insight into common ear, nose and throat conditions such as ear infections, sore throats and tonsillitis. Mr Griffiths will also be discussing key surgical procedures for head and neck surgery including neck dissection, a procedure to remove lymph nodes. Over 7,000 head and neck surgery operations took place in England between 2011-2012.

Mr Griffiths said: “ENT surgeons will help patients recover from diseases that have an impact on hearing and balance. Surgeons will also aid patients with the functional aspects of breathing, eating and speech.

“Anybody wishing to know more about our role and any aspect of common ear, nose and throat conditions should attend the health seminar. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss their own thoughts and experiences of ENT illnesses.”

Sandra White, membership and community engagement manager, said: “We hope people will come along to the seminar and leave feeling a lot more knowledgeable about ear, nose and throat problems and the signs and symptoms to look out for. The Hospital is committed to educating the public about their health.”

The seminar is taking place on Wednesday 18 February at Good Hope Hospital in the education centre between 5pm -7pm. To book your place or to find out details of the Hospital’s future health seminars, contact Sandra White on 0121 424 1218 or email: sandra.white@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.