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    • Latest News
      • Osteoporosis drug strontium ranelate (Protelos) no longer available after August
      • We’ve cancelled our upcoming public events
      • What does a typical day look like for our nurses staying at home?
      • Supporters celebrate their gardens online
      • Amelie, 7, 'spreads some sunshine' with her fundraising
      • How we celebrated Volunteers' Week 2020
      • Supporting healthcare professionals to get osteoporosis services back up and running
      • Share your story to help others through the pandemic
      • Ensuring we can be here for you in the future
      • Trevor cycles 170 miles to fundraise for osteoporosis
      • Can bisphosphonates make your bones weaker?
      • 2020.09.10 - Nick Gardner to climb all 282 Munros for osteoporosis
      • Improving osteoporosis care with our new digital event for clinicians
      • Heather and Hayden cycle 50 km to fundraise for osteoporosis
      • Remembering our first Helpline nurses
      • Helpline goes the extra mile during Covid-19
      • ROS Trustee recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours
      • HRH The Duchess of Cornwall’s video message for World Osteoporosis Day
      • New drug treatment for osteoporosis approved in Scotland
      • Government plans to distribute vitamin D
      • Can vibration therapy help those living with osteoporosis?
      • ROS staff and volunteers ‘reach out to help out’ during the pandemic
      • Helpline secures £100,000 National Lottery Community Fund to help people living with the condition through the crisis
      • Our response to Oxford study which finds people on vegan diets may have more fractures 
      • We welcome the Government's decision to distribute vitamin D supplements
      • Moving towards a cure for osteoporosis with our Research Roadmap
      • World leading bone health consultant receives top accolade
      • Dame Barbara Windsor: A tribute from our CEO
      • Join our Research Grants Assessment Panel
      • MBE for world-leading rheumatologist
      • Craig Revel Horwood wins £40k for ROS on ‘The Wall’
      • As we clap for carers again, don’t forget our charity sector heroes
      • New report highlights types of exercise children and young people need for their muscles and bones
      • New osteoporosis video series launches
      • Royal Osteoporosis Society discussion in the House of Lords today
      • Civil Society Magazine reports on the ROS’s experience of the pandemic
      • Priority areas for research outlined in Research Roadmap
      • Hope and Connection: the ROS publishes its annual objectives and targets
      • How we make sure our health information is balanced, independent and relevant
      • Find a fabulous gift at our first online Mother’s Day Auction
      • ROS comments on NICE delay around review into use of non-bisphosphonates
      • Our Impact in 2020: Annual Report published today
      • Let’s talk about ageing well: bone health features on ITV
      • New All-Party Group Launched to Break the Silence on Osteoporosis in Parliament
      • New Funding for Osteoporosis Research
      • ROS Comments on Report Addressing Vitamin D Deficiency in Ireland
      • New NICE guidance does not change how pain from fractures is managed
      • Astronaut Helen Sharman OBE joins ROS as Ambassador
      • New Bone Health Accreditation Scheme Launches
      • Take part in the Captain Tom 100 challenge
      • Volunteer with us
      • TV legend Trisha Goddard becomes an ROS Ambassador
      • Live event about the benefits of ballet for bones
      • ROS joins the Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance (ARMA)
      • Help improve hip fracture protection clothing
      • Share your experiences to help improve fracture prevention services
      • Cake Whisperer Val Stones joins ROS as Ambassador
      • Take part in our 2021 survey
      • Shall we dance? Why we should all be dancing for our bones
      • National Osteoporosis Society has Royal title approved by The Queen
      • Behind the scenes at The Julien Macdonald Fashion Show
      • Vital vitamin D clinical guidelines updated for healthcare professionals
      • Strontium ranelate returns to the UK as an osteoporosis drug treatment
      • Our latest campaign to reach more people with osteoporosis
      • Chief Executive Claire Severgnini announces retirement
      • Our thoughts on the new biosimilars for osteoporosis available on the NHS
      • Our experts respond to new study about continuing breast cancer risks after HRT
      • New osteoporosis medication approved for use in the UK
      • Professor Neil Gittoes appointed as our new Chair of Trustees
      • Craig Jones appointed as our new CEO
      • Our research and the coronavirus outbreak
      • A message from our President, HRH The Duchess of Cornwall
      • A message from our Chief Executive, Craig Jones
      • The 40th Race, your way
      • ROS announces its intention to relocate to connect better with partners and the public
      • Vitamin D is essential for healthy bones, but few people know how to get enough, according to new research
      • ROS to collaborate on new vertebral fracture project
      • ROS welcomes new shared decision making guidance from NICE
      • Couple from Nottingham reflect on 10 amazing years of tea dances
      • ROS launches the Better Bones Picnic to raise vital funds and awareness
      • New videos to support people living with spinal fractures
      • ROS strongly backs the Private Member’s Bill for the waiving of prescription charges for HRT
      • Comment on recent reports about challenges with children’s bone health
      • Take our membership survey
      • 85,000 people with osteoporosis in England are missing out on the drug treatments they need  
      • ROS welcomes Scotland’s Women's Health Plan 2021-2024
      • Response to news on surges in smoking and heavy drinking during COVID lockdown
      • ROS welcomes news that New Medicines Service will expand to cover Osteoporosis medication
      • New report shows why 2.2m people have undiagnosed spinal fractures
      • ROS provides information on shortage of blood test tubes and need to continue with denosumab
      • ROS welcome the PM’s funding to tackle NHS backlogs, but the treatment gap for osteoporosis goes back a long way
      • Remembering Professor John Studd (1940-2021)
      • ROS Criticises BBC’s Casualty for Misleading Portrayal of Osteoporosis and Calls for a Correction
      • ROS welcomes the BBC's response to our request for correction of misleading information
      • ROS comments on cow collagen supplement for osteoporosis
      • Join us for an exclusive evening with astronaut Helen Sharman, CMG OBE
      • Low awareness of vitamin D could be putting the nation’s bone health at risk as we enter vitamin D blackout
      • New report shows how osteoporosis is cutting tens of thousands off from work and friends
      • HRH The Duchess of Cornwall hosts afternoon tea at Clarence House to mark World Osteoporosis Day 2021
      • HRH The Duchess of Cornwall helps to break the silence on overlooked health condition in interview with Gloria Hunniford
      • Put Fracture Liaison Services (FLS) at the centre of NHS investment and the Women’s Health Strategy
      • National Charity Urges People to ‘Love Your Bones’ this Halloween
      • Response to HRT announcement from Government following Private Members Bill reading
      • New House of Lords discussion about the need to level up Fracture Liaison Services (FLS)
      • ROS launches largest ever research survey into pregnancy associated osteoporosis
      • NICE decision not to recommend romosozumab for treating severe osteoporosis is very disappointing.
      • The ROS is looking ahead to 2022 and beyond
      • Parliamentary Group publishes the findings of its Inquiry into the postcode lottery faced by the 3.5m people with osteoporosis
      • 100 clinicians call on NICE to reverse ‘unequal’ decision on the first new drug for severe osteoporosis in a decade
      • The ROS welcomes government’s Vision for Women’s Health Strategy
      • BBC’s Casualty explores Pregnancy Associated Osteoporosis
      • Lord Black's amendment to the Health and Care Bill calling for equal access to FLS
      • £400,000 funding awarded for osteoporosis research
      • The ROS launches national campaign to end postcode lottery for osteoporosis care and treatment
      • All-Party Parliamentary Group launches Inquiry into Primary Care for people with osteoporosis
      • New strategy from the ROS intends to finally break the silence on osteoporosis
      • Craig Jones: Why we’ve re-orientated our health charity following Covid-19
      • ROS announces California Prunes as the newest partner to receive Bone Health Accreditation
      • International Women's Day: Defeatist myths about osteoporosis have helped perpetuate one of the biggest public health crises facing women in West
      • Breaking the Silence Strategy: Year One Objectives
      • ROS Highlights 2021: Walk with Sholto
      • ROS welcomes NICE decision on new osteoporosis treatment
      • TV and radio presenter, Gloria Hunniford OBE becomes an ROS Ambassador
      • New funding for osteoporosis research announced
      • The ROS demands #FairnessOnFractures
      • Women’s Health Strategy needs to go big on osteoporosis emergency affecting one in two women over 50
      • Women’s Health Strategy has the right vision but “misses the brief” when it comes to tackling eye-watering osteoporosis treatment gap
      • Drug shortages with some medications – make sure you get what you need
      • 82-year-old climbs the equivalent of Everest 18 times over to raise £50,000 in honour of his wife
      • New ROS research structures announced to close the osteoporosis care gap
      • ROS shortlisted for two awards
      • The ROS has been awarded a National Lottery grant
      • Letter of condolence following the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II
      • Remembering Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II
      • Advertising campaign encouraging people to consider their bone health begins
      • 82-year-old wins Just Giving award after raising over £80,000 in honour of his wife
      • Her Majesty The Queen Consort supports launch of UK’s first Osteoporosis Risk Checker to help people keep their bones strong for life
      • People in Wales are now benefitting from new osteoporosis treatment
      • ROS announces The Turmeric Co. as the newest partner to receive Bone Health Accreditation
      • Brits are living with tens of thousands of broken bones due to systemic failings, new Parliamentary Inquiry finds
      • New funding awarded towards osteoporosis research
      • ROS is recruiting new volunteers to its Research and Innovation Grants Assessment Panel
      • Her Majesty The Queen Consort Supports a Cause Close to her Heart by unveiling New Home for Osteoporosis Charity
      • ROS announces programme for year two of new strategy
      • ROS welcomes ‘role model’ strategy in Wales to end the postcode lottery
      • New guidance on hip fracture services will improve recovery for thousands of patients
      • International Women’s Day: Let’s end the ageist stereotypes that fuel the most insidious women’s health condition
      • ROS saddened by passing of Baroness Masham
      • Senior Parliamentarian visits Scotland’s Gift to the World on Healthy Ageing
      • ROS collaborates with ITN Business on a news-style programme called Bone and Joint Health to mark World Osteoporosis Day this year.
      • New funding for osteoporosis research
      • ROS has successfully made the case for a funded public audit of Fracture Liaison Services in Scotland
      • Thousands get early osteoporosis diagnosis after using risk checker launched with Her Majesty The Queen
      • We need you. Help us persuade the Government to listen by sharing your views on osteoporosis
      • New osteoporosis peer support programme to launch thanks to National Lottery funding
      • Sunday Express launches the Better Bones campaign
      • Third Sector Awards – we’ve been shortlisted
      • Dance For Your Bones - an innovative exercise programme
      • Royal Osteoporosis Society response to the first report of the Major Conditions Strategy
      • House of Lords debate demands urgent action on Fracture Liaison Service coverage and gives voice to millions with undiagnosed fractures
      • Royal Osteoporosis Society wins a trio of Third Sector awards, including Charity of the Year
      • Shortage of strontium ranelate from October
      • Leading organisations call on the Chancellor to give everyone over 50 access to a Fracture Liaison Service
      • Taking osteoporosis drug treatments alongside COVID and flu vaccines
      • Better Bones campaign makes impact at Political Party Conferences
      • Dr Amir Khan joins the fight for the nation’s bone health
      • Radio broadcaster and author Iain Dale becomes an ROS ambassador
      • MPs urge action on postcode lottery for Fracture Liaison Services
      • Broken promises in Autumn Statement will “blight tens of thousands of lives, while undermining trust in Parliament”
      • Light the spark, so things can change
      • PM’s constituent sends open letter asking him to intervene over Government u-turns on NHS fracture services
      • 250,000 people per year are pointlessly exposed to harmful radiation due to bone scanning negligence in NHS
      • Breaking the Silence strategy: year three objectives
      • ROS responds to women's health announcement
      • Fashion designer Julien Macdonald shows his support as an ROS ambassador
      • Time for government to act
      • New funding awarded to tackle inequalities in osteoporosis care
      • GP and medical broadcaster Dr Sarah Jarvis becomes an ROS Ambassador
      • Journalist and campaigner Mariella Frostrup joins as an ROS Ambassador
      • Chancellor blocks proposal for Fracture Liaison Services to end suffering from osteoporosis
      • 1,400 lives set to be needlessly lost this year following Government inaction on Osteoporosis
      • ROS 2023 annual report: the highlights
      • Alarm raised by proposal to axe “life-saving” Fracture Liaison Service, which will “shatter the lives of Nottinghamshire residents”
      • ROS shortlisted for two prestigious excellence awards
      • £1m investment in FLS for Wales!
      • Royal Osteoporosis Society welcomes ongoing support from President, Her Majesty The Queen
      • ROS welcomes Conservative commitment for universal Fracture Liaison Services by 2030, while encouraging more “boldness”
      • Victory at last! Biggest policy change in memory scored for people with osteoporosis
      • ROS welcomes three new Business Ambassadors
      • We must end osteoporosis by holding Sunak and Starmer to account
      • NICE recommends osteoporosis drug treatment for postmenopausal women
      • Mark of Excellence for Better Bones Campaign
      • ROS CEO shortlisted for sector award
      • Relaunch of online community to help connect people living with osteoporosis, thanks to National Lottery funding
      • Scottish Government announces autumn 2024 launch for Fracture Liaison Service audit
      • ROS celebrates third national award shortlisting for osteoporosis campaign
      • Today’s new osteoporosis drug could change lives, but not while diagnostic services are missing in half of NHS Trusts
      • Become ‘mighty’ by taking part in our walking challenge this September
      • ROS responds to Lord Darzi's NHS report
      • Wes Streeting: “We made the promise, we’ll keep the promise” on universal Fracture Liaison Services by 2030
      • Wales celebrates FLS roll-out, but there is still lots more to do
      • Craig Jones: No More Broken Bones. No More Broken Lives.
      • Her Majesty presents the Queen's Award for osteoporosis at Clarence House
      • ROS’s Better Bones campaign receives a high commendation at the PR Week UK Awards
      • The low-profile condition that’s become the second worst filler of hospital beds – and the cruel way it targets women
      • With surge in NHS funding, there’s “now no excuse” not to fund bone clinics Wes Streeting said would be “one of first acts in post”
      • New research funding announced to drive screening for high fracture risk
      • We warmly welcome the new Quality Statement for Osteoporosis and Bone Health services in Wales
      • ROS publishes its Agenda and Priorities for 2025
      • Thousands of lives will be lost if Labour breaks its bone disease promise
      • Minister declines to confirm Government will uphold election pledge to universal fracture services by 2030
      • Statement on the Health Secretary’s remarks about ROS
      • International Women’s Day: A world free of stereotypes applies to osteoporosis, too
      • Devastating “postcode lottery” for osteoporosis medication - study reveals 69% of patients experience problems getting vital treatments
      • In Memory of Professor Bill Fraser
      • ROS 2024 annual report highlights
      • New osteoporosis medicine service to launch thanks to key philanthropy funding
      • A response from the Royal Osteoporosis Society to the new ONS sickness absence data
      • Osteoporosis commitment enshrined in 10 Year Plan, but now we need a speedy implementation plan
      • Full text of letter from 100 clinicians and healthcare professionals to the Health Secretary
      • Wales Celebrates Approval of Teriparatide for Men
      • The Great British Bone Check launches today so millions can check their risk of silent killer
      • New research funding awarded to build the case for world-first screening programme for fracture prevention
      • Charity Commission leadership visits the Royal Osteoporosis Society to mark Trustees’ Week and hear about the charity’s impact
      • NHS Wales Award 2025: Leadership in Transforming Osteoporosis Care Across Wales
      • NICE recommends earlier detection of hidden spinal fractures
      • New APPG report finds tens of thousands of osteoporosis patients abandoned after discharge
      • We’ve published our Annual Objectives for 2026, our fortieth anniversary year
      • Eating Disorder Awareness Week: Know your osteoporosis risk
      • We’ve Been Shortlisted and We Need Your Vote
      • We've received a record £1 million donation from global investor Dale W. Wood
      • Impact of the Collaboration Between the Royal Osteoporosis Society and the National Clinical Lead for Bone Health in Wales
      • Specialist nurse takes on the 2026 Bath half to champion bone health awareness
      • ROS Annual Report Highlights 2025
      • ROS confirms CEO transition timeline while stepping up push for Government delivery on fracture prevention
      • Royal Osteoporosis Society named as Slater and Gordon’s Charity of the Year winner
      • ROS gains PIF TICK certification to become a ‘trusted information creator’
    • Blog
      • 2021.06.01 - Meet our volunteers!
      • Five ways you can help us work towards a cure in 2021
      • Celebrating our female runners this International Women's Day
      • What's the menopause got to do with bone health?
      • One mum's experience of pregnancy associated osteoporosis
      • Bethany's Bones: How other health conditions can impact your bone health
      • Faces of osteoporosis: meet the physiotherapist
      • Volunteering during the pandemic
      • Faces of osteoporosis: meet the osteoporosis nurse specialist
      • National Walking Month: Why I walk
      • A day in the life of a Helpline nurse
      • Why I run: with ROS supporter Chloe
      • The emotional impact of living with osteoporosis
      • Hope for the future through research
      • Father’s Day 2021: Better bone health for the next generation
      • Living with spinal fractures caused by the ‘silent disease’
      • Top tips for exercise from the Green Goddess
      • Steroids and osteoporosis: how Mayrine’s experience of a new health condition made her think twice about her bones
      • Vitamin D explained
      • Why I’m leaving a gift in my will for the ROS
      • Top sports to keep your bones healthy this National Fitness Day
      • Lin Lee’s Story
      • James’ story
      • Bone Health and Vegan Diets
      • Living with osteoporosis: staying connected over the festive season
      • Avoiding Slips & Falls This Winter
      • Top 5: Bone up on Bone Health
      • Maxwell’s Marathon – Looking Ahead to 2022
      • What is a Fracture Liaison Service?
      • Osteoporosis in children
      • Corinne's Story: anorexia and osteoporosis
      • Ryan's Story: epilepsy and osteoporosis
      • Osteoporosis and our family: Jean and Leanne
      • Funding the future
      • Tell me about: Our campaigning work – the inquiry into primary care explained
      • The pituitary gland and osteoporosis
      • Osteoporosis and men: a message to my younger self
      • Summer soup recipe
      • Why I climbed all 282 Munros at the age of 80 - Nick Gardner’s fundraising feat
      • Keeping active: learning to live well with osteoporosis
      • Do you know your risk?
      • Working together to close the care gap
      • Ask Your Pharmacist about osteoporosis
      • Journey to the London Marathon
      • Caring for your bones at Christmas
      • Building strong bones for life
      • Vegan recipe: tofu tacos
      • The power of the patient voice – shaping policy and influencing change
      • Tell me about: Meeting Her Majesty The Queen Consort
      • Understanding risk factors: anorexia
      • Recipe: chicken with a herby California Prune and mushroom stuffing
      • Broken bones: it doesn't have to be ‘Mum’s the word’
      • ROS 2022 annual report: the highlights
      • Vitamin D: welcome to the ‘sunlight zone’
      • Recipe: Broccoli and cheddar Coronation quiche
      • Exercise for bone health films: weight-bearing impact
      • New exercise for bone health films: muscle-strengthening
      • Recipe: A vitamin D-elicious recipe
      • Don’t let your vitamin D drop this autumn!
      • Recipe: California Prune and almond mixed grain Biriyani
      • Top tips for getting in and out of bed
      • Lisa, 53, from Bristol, works as an optician in a busy clinical environment. She was diagnosed with osteoporosis via letter.
      • How AI is helping to speed up spinal fracture diagnosis
      • Turmeric and gingerbread cookies
      • Real story: Supporting a loved one with osteoporosis
      • Recipe: Pistachio and citrus celebration Victoria sponge
      • Recipe: Lamb and butternut squash stew
      • Top tips for looking after your feet
      • Recipe: Baked salmon from Val Stones
      • Real story: "Now I've learnt how far I can push myself"
      • Recipe: California Prune, beef and barley stew
      • Recipe: Goat’s Cheese and California Prune Risotto
      • An interview with osteoporosis researcher Dr Vilaca
      • Vegan diets Q&A
      • Real story: “It’s a cause close to my heart”
      • Ed’s story: coeliac disease and osteoporosis
      • BBC Good Food’s chickpea, coconut and broccoli stew
      • 5 ways to manage the emotional impact of osteoporosis
      • Recipe: Mediterranean fish one-pot
      • Help us break the silence by becoming a volunteer
      • Check your osteoporosis risk this Father’s Day
      • Recipe: California Prune and Florida Grapefruit cookies
      • 10 top tips for travelling abroad with osteoporosis and related fractures
      • Recipe: Falafel burgers from The Vegan Society
      • Real story: "I am taking on Swim Serpentine in honour of mum"
      • Recipe: Good Food magazine’s caponata bake
      • Celebrating our support groups, old and new
      • Recipe: California Prune and almond cake
      • Real Story: Lucy’s story - A surprise diagnosis
      • 6 real-life questions about vegan diets and bone health, answered
      • Recipe: Good Food's curried tofu wraps
      • Legacy planning after the autumn Budget
      • Recipe: California Prunes and passion fruit drizzle cake
      • Recipe: Swedish meatballs with California Prune gravy
      • Real story: “I was significantly underweight for over three years”
      • Recipe: Tofu and Chestnut Wellington
      • “Nine days up, three days down – and more steps than I’ve ever done in my life!”
      • Recipe: Baked salmon with asparagus, pea and mascarpone risotto
      • Meet Debra who ‘dared to defy’ after her osteoporosis diagnosis
      • How to sleep more comfortably with osteoporosis or fractures
      • Recipe: Orange, pistachio and polenta cake from Val Stones
      • Sarah’s story – The risk of an early menopause
      • “I wanted to raise awareness amongst people living with coeliac disease” – Natasha’s story
      • DXA scan results - the terminology explained
      • Recipe: Pan-fried chorizo, California Prune and potato salad
      • Ann’s story - “I’m absolutely terrified of breaking another bone”
      • How does an early menopause affect your bones?
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      • "Through joining the ROS, I discovered a new support family"
      • Georgina’s story - “You put a smile on your face and go out and face the world each day with nobody really understanding the fear”
      • Recipe: Fish pie
      • Recipe: Chicken with herby California Prune and mushroom stuffing
      • “If I hadn’t taken the Great British Bone Check, I may not have been so lucky” - Kate's story
      • “I broke my back just from picking up some shopping” – Frances’ story
      • Recipe: Chorizo mac and cheese
      • Recipe: Caramelised pecans and walnuts
      • Recipe: Veggie Moussaka from Yeo Valley Organic
      • Recipe: Sun-dried tomato, California Prune and balsamic pesto pasta
      • "My diagnosis left me stunned" - Daphne's story
      • Recipe: Spring lamb BBQ skewers
    • Healthcare sector news
      • Tell your patients about our 2021 survey
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      • New accreditation scheme to help people make positive choices for their bone health
      • Applications are now open for research grants
      • Dedicated Glasgow DXA radiographer Joyce Harrison retires
      • Recall system for GPs to manage Prolia® (denosumab) injections
      • Priority areas for research outlined in Research Roadmap
      • Help drive research into the treatment of pelvic fractures
      • "Resources that would have made all the difference to our diagnosis”
      • New osteoporosis video resources for your patients
      • Our updated patient information resources
      • Catch up on the latest updates on-demand
      • Our Stop at One campaign comes to an end
      • Managing patients on biosimilars during COVID-19
      • Supporting initiation on teriparatide biosimilars
      • Contribute to research if you work in FLS
      • Save the date for our new digital learning event
      • The road to accessing teriparatide biosimilars
      • Good news for fracture liaison services (FLS)
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      • Osteoporosis Conference 2020 postponed
      • Our Service Delivery Lead for Wales retires
      • Osteoporosis Conference 2020 to go ahead as planned
      • Have your abstract published in Osteoporosis International
      • Reduction in QOFs will impact osteoporosis detection and treatment
      • New exercise information and resources for patients with or at risk of osteoporosis
      • Have your say: Effective Secondary Prevention of Fragility Fractures: Clinical Standards for Fracture Liaison Services
      • Healthcare commissioners urged to implement services that prevent broken bones
      • New osteoporosis medication romosozumab approved in the US
      • Amgen launches new Competitive Grant Program in Bone Research
      • DXA tariff changes: how we can help
      • In memory of Professor Francis Ring
      • New study links bone strength to timing of puberty
      • New biosimilars for teriparatide launched
      • Chief medical officers include bone-strengthening exercises in updated physical activity guidance
      • Our new clinical standards for fracture liaison services
      • New osteoporosis medication approved for use in the UK
      • Hip fracture report highlights need to prevent secondary fractures 
      • Patients with Parkinson’s disease at greater risk of fragility fractures
      • New osteoporosis medication has final approval in Europe
      • Report highlights need to help fracture patients adhere to treatment pathways
      • We’ve suspended all our healthcare professional events
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      • Media release: Learning goes digital with Osteoporosis Online
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      • New videos to support your patients with spinal fractures
      • ROS calling for better Fracture Liaison Service funding after research shows scale of ‘postcode lottery’ facing patients
      • New report identifies huge opportunity for radiologists to refer patients with spinal fractures
      • The National Training Scheme for Bone Densitometry: A Nurse’s Experience
      • New report shows how osteoporosis is cutting tens of thousands off from work and friends
      • NICE decision not to recommend romosozumab for treating severe osteoporosis is very disappointing.
      • Lord Black's amendment to the Health and Care Bill calling for equal access to FLS
      • The ROS launches national campaign to end postcode lottery for osteoporosis care and treatment
      • All-Party Parliamentary Group launches Inquiry into Primary Care for people with osteoporosis
      • ROS welcomes NICE decision on new osteoporosis treatment
      • New funding for osteoporosis research announced
      • New guidance on the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis
      • Consensus statement published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine
      • New guidance on managing the symptoms of vertebral fractures
      • Alendronic acid supply issues
      • People in Wales are now benefitting from new osteoporosis treatment
      • Prestigious awards recognise FLS development in Stornoway
      • New study shows a substantially higher rate of fractures in people with learning disability
      • ROS is recruiting new clinical members to its Research and Innovation Grants Assessment Panel
      • New guidance on hip fracture services will improve recovery for thousands of patients
      • Allied Health Professionals and nurses included in new fellow opportunity
      • New funding awarded to tackle inequalities in osteoporosis care
      • Best practice toolkit for virtual consultations
      • Bitesize learning resources for primary HCPs
      • Best practice pathway launched for non-ambulatory fragility fractures
      • Bone Research Society Annual Meeting 2025
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      • The latest treatments for osteoporosis
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