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Royal Osteoporosis Society

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We’re the Royal Osteoporosis Society – the UK’s largest national charity dedicated to improving bone health and beating osteoporosis.

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1 in 2 women and 1 in 5 men will suffer a fracture due to osteoporosis. 13 new DEXA scanners = 29,000 more scans a year, which is a vital step forward- thank you Wes Streeting and Department of Health and Social Care for backing better bone health. #OsteoporosisAwareness #BetterBones

1 in 2 women and 1 in 5 men will suffer a fracture due to osteoporosis. 13 new DEXA scanners = 29,000 more scans a year, which is a vital step forward- thank you
<a href="/wesstreeting/">Wes Streeting</a> and <a href="/DHSCgovuk/">Department of Health and Social Care</a> for backing better bone health. 

#OsteoporosisAwareness #BetterBones
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Thousands more people will get the bone scans they need, thanks to 13 new DEXA scanners being rolled out in England. This is a huge step towards fairer, faster diagnosis. Thank you Wes Streeting & Department of Health and Social Care for backing this vital change. #DEXAScans #BetterBones

Thousands more people will get the bone scans they need, thanks to 13 new DEXA scanners being rolled out in England.  This is a huge step towards fairer, faster diagnosis.  

Thank you <a href="/wesstreeting/">Wes Streeting</a> &amp; <a href="/DHSCgovuk/">Department of Health and Social Care</a>
for backing this vital change.  

#DEXAScans #BetterBones
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“I sound really positive… but I’m not ok.” – Melanie This Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re shining a light on the emotional toll of osteoporosis. Chronic pain, fear of falling, loss of independence- it all adds up. You’re not alone. #MentalHealthAwareness #Osteoporosis

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It’s World IBD Day- a reminder that conditions like Crohn’s and colitis can increase the risk of osteoporosis. Talk to your doctor about bone health. Worried about your risk? Try our risk checker: bit.ly/42Qjgpf #WorldIBDDay #BoneHealth

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A big thank you to Dr Ellie, Ruth Sunderland and the Mail team for highlighting the importance of evidence-based treatment for osteoporosis. 👏 As Dr Ellie explains, concerns about side effects are understandable, but the benefits often far outweigh the risks. #BoneHealth

A big thank you to Dr Ellie, <a href="/ruthiesun/">Ruth Sunderland</a> and the Mail team for highlighting the importance of evidence-based treatment for osteoporosis. 👏

As Dr Ellie explains, concerns about side effects are understandable, but the benefits often far outweigh the risks.  

#BoneHealth
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Sunday Express Better Bones campaign week 71: Diagnosed with osteoporosis at 55, Sara feared she'd have to stop walking. With the right support, she’s back on the fells. Thanks to the Sunday Express for another inspiring #BetterBones story.

Sunday Express Better Bones campaign week 71:

Diagnosed with osteoporosis at 55, Sara feared she'd have to stop walking. With the right support, she’s back on the fells.

Thanks to the Sunday Express for another inspiring #BetterBones story.
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Thanks to a generous donation by The Wigoder Family Foundation, The Royal Osteoporosis Society’s innovative new service, BoneMed Online, is now live. You can find our free resources at theros.org.uk, or sign up to the service itself at theros.org.uk/startbonemed.

Thanks to a generous donation by The Wigoder Family Foundation, The Royal Osteoporosis Society’s innovative new service, BoneMed Online, is now live.

You can find our free resources at theros.org.uk, or sign up to the service itself at theros.org.uk/startbonemed.
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Express Better Bones week 72: Exactly a year ago, we were thrilled ⁦Wes Streeting⁩ pledged a national rollout of Fracture Liaison Services. High hopes for the 10 yr plan. Reflections ⬇️ on that promise & the impact of ⁦Eluned Morgan⁩ in Wales. express.co.uk/comment/expres…

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🦷 Worried about dental risks and osteoporosis meds? This Bone Matters clip explains osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ)- what it is, how rare it is (1 in 1,000 to 1 in 10,000), and why treatment still matters. Watch here 👉 bit.ly/4jY0eUK #Osteoporosis #BoneHealth #ONJ

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Express Better Bones Week 72: One year on from the pledge to improve early diagnosis for people with osteoporosis, our CEO Craig Jones shares his reflections on progress - and the impact of Wes Streeting & Eluned Morgan in England & Wales. bit.ly/4mFNiVR #BetterBones

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Had a DXA scan and confused by terms like T-score or Z-score? You’re not alone. Our quick guide breaks it all down 👉 bit.ly/3SrgyS8 #DXAscan #BoneHealth #Osteoporosis

Had a DXA scan and confused by terms like T-score or Z-score? You’re not alone.
Our quick guide breaks it all down 👉 bit.ly/3SrgyS8

#DXAscan #BoneHealth #Osteoporosis
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Today is World Multiple Sclerosis day. If you or someone you love is living with MS, it's important to be aware of bone health, ask about your risk, and know that support is out there. Check your risk today: bit.ly/42Qjgpf #WorldMSDay #MultipleSclerosis #Osteoporosis

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Mail on Sunday War on Osteoporosis campaign, week 28: Michelle shows how younger people are being overlooked. With no FLS in nearly half of NHS trusts, change is urgent. A universal FLS, as pledged by Wes Streeting, could transform care. bit.ly/4kjVOYJ

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Calling all researchers! We’re partnering with Our Future Health UK to offer an exclusive free webinar. Learn how this incredible resource can benefit your research into osteoporosis prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Register your interest here: bit.ly/433gUV4

Calling all researchers!

We’re partnering with Our Future Health UK to offer an exclusive free webinar.
Learn how this incredible resource can benefit your research into osteoporosis prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

Register your interest here: bit.ly/433gUV4
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Our CEO Craig Jones has responded to today’s data on workforce health. Musculoskeletal conditions are now the leading cause of sickness and worklessness - and osteoporosis is a key factor. Read more🔗 bit.ly/3T6yy4B #Osteoporosis #WorkforceHealth

Our CEO Craig Jones has responded to today’s data on workforce health.

Musculoskeletal conditions are now the leading cause of sickness and worklessness - and osteoporosis is a key factor.

Read more🔗 bit.ly/3T6yy4B

#Osteoporosis #WorkforceHealth
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If you have #arthritis, or know anyone who does, you might wish to support the #CutToTheBone campaign of our friends Versus Arthritis about the changes to disability benefits. More here: action.versusarthritis.org/page/171839/ac…

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Calling all researchers! We're co-hosting webinars with Our Future Health, the UK's largest health research programme. Click the links to register to attend the webinar on 16 June: bit.ly/3Holqp6 or 19 June: bit.ly/4jsL752. #OurFutureHealth #OurFutureHealthUK

Calling all researchers!

We're co-hosting webinars with <a href="/ukfuturehealth/">Our Future Health</a>, the UK's largest health research programme. 

Click the links to register to attend the webinar on 16 June: bit.ly/3Holqp6 or 19 June: bit.ly/4jsL752.

#OurFutureHealth #OurFutureHealthUK
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All cross-party support for the Fracture Liaison Service roll-out is welcome, thanks ⁦Sir Jeremy Hunt MP⁩ : “What I would say to ⁦Wes Streeting⁩ is… preventing fractures is one of the cost-effective ways of keeping older people out of hospital”. express.co.uk/news/politics/…