HEALTH bosses are launching consultation next week to help shape local urology services.

The NHS is looking at plans to base a new specialist in-patient unit in Sunderland.

That will be among the issues under discussion at the event in the University Hospital of North Durham's education centre next Tuesday, from 6pm to 8pm.

Patients who cannot attend but are interested in voicing their suggestions can call Catherine Garvey at the hospital on 0191-333 2159.