A Bradford treatment centre has teamed up with pubs to encourage men grappling with embarrassing health problems to take advantage of a local specialist urology service.

Eccleshill NHS Treatment Centre, run by Care UK, is holding a campaign to raise awareness and offer advice to men uncomfortable with discussing urogenital problems or considering a vasectomy.

The treatment centre, in Harrogate Road, is working in partnership with local pubs by distributing promotional material containing messages about the benefits of tackling urogenital problems head on, as well as reasons to consider a vasectomy and how men can find out more.

Carmel Ramage, clinical director at the centre, said: “It is important that men become more comfortable talking about problems like erectile dysfunction, bladder infections and urinary incontinence and whether they are considering having a vasectomy. At the same time, it is important to educate men that if they experience any urogenital symptoms or decide they want to have a vasectomy they should consult their GP in the first instance.

“Patients will usually be referred to see a urologist for further treatment. Once they have a referral to see a specialist, it’s important that men know which local NHS services are available to them and the expected waiting times.”

Patients opting for vasectomies and other urogenital treatments at the centre can expect to have most appointments and procedures completed within four weeks of their first appointment, she added.

Men wanting to find out more about having a vasectomy should visit nhs.uk/conditions/vasectomy or speak to their GP.

For further information, visit eccleshilltreatmentcentre.nhs.uk or call (01274) 623000.