Royal Osteoporosis Society

Osteoporosis only affects women or older people? ❌

Truth: No, it can affect all ages and genders, most common in women over 50. #WorldOsteoporosisDay

Do osteoporosis medicines make teeth fall out?
Truth: Rare jaw issues can happen, but teeth don’t fall out. The risk is very low.

More info 👉 https://theros.org.uk/information-and-support/osteoporosis/treatment/

Ever wondered why people might lose height?

Truth: Spinal fractures are one reason, but other medical conditions can also make us shorter. #WorldOsteoporosisDay

Think fractures and a curved back are inevitable with age?

No. If bones are weaker, they’re more likely to break but this isn’t inevitable - medicines and lifestyle changes help reduce risk. #WorldOsteoporosisDay

Good luck to the Cardiff FLS team taking on the Cardiff Half Marathon this weekend!

We’re wishing you the very best of luck – cheering you on all the way as you raise awareness of osteoporosis. 👏

Ever wondered if osteoporosis causes joint pain?

Truth: Osteoporosis is often confused with osteoarthritis. This is a different health condition which causes painful joints. #WorldOsteoporosisDay

Check your risk: https://bit.ly/4namlJA
Learn more about pain management at: https://bit.ly/3Nv8bQE

Ever wondered if osteoporosis hurts? 🤔

Truth: Osteoporosis itself is painless - you can’t feel your bones getting weaker. Pain usually comes from broken bones (fractures), not the condition itself. #WorldOsteoporosisDay

Check your risk: bit.ly/4namlJA
Learn more: bit.ly/3Nv8bQE

It’s officially October – which means World Osteoporosis Day is just around the corner. ✨ This year, we’ve got something special to share.

Mark your calendar for 20 October… 👀

#WorldOsteoporosisDay https://t.co/wphdL6aqzV

As the days will start to get shorter soon, we should all consider taking a daily vitamin D supplement. This is because our skin cannot make vitamin D from the sun from the end of September to the start of April. Find out more at theros.org.uk/vitamin-d

An individual wearing glasses and a striped sweater is using a laptop in a cozy room. The image also includes the logo of the Royal Osteoporosis Society and the text 'Researchers- have your say'.

Our Research & Innovation Grants survey closes 2 Oct. Don’t miss your chance to share your insights!

Take the survey here: bit.ly/4fxF273

Have you got questions about how much vitamin D your bones need and how you can get enough? We’ve answered some of your most common questions at theros.org.uk/vitamin-d

Vitamin D is important for your bones. And we can get vitamin D from supplements and some foods when we can’t get enough from the sunlight. Find out how you can get the vitamin D your bones need at theros.org.uk/vitamin-d

Calcium is important for your bones.

Check the label on your favourite foods and use our calcium-rich food chooser to help you get all the calcium you need for your bones at theros.org.uk/calcium-chooser

Poor quality bone services in Scotland have led to a devastating rise in broken hips, putting older people’s lives at peril Scottish Govt must now deliver a mandate for universal Fracture Liaison Services and set rigorous care quality standards – just like England and Wales A failure to deliver high-quality Fracture Lia…

Commitments for universal, high quality early diagnosis services by 2030 now exist in England and Wales.

Following a devastating rise in hip fractures, will Neil Gray and Jenni Minto now at least match those commitments for Scotland? 💪🦴

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Help your patients stay on their osteoporosis meds with BoneMed Online - free, quick, and tailored.

- 5-minute survey
- Personalised medicine summary
- Ongoing support for 12 months
👉 https://theros.org.uk/startbonemed

#Osteoporosis #BoneHealth #MedAdherence

Mail on Sunday War on Osteoporosis campaign: New research from Oxford academics finds an unanticipated spike in hip fractures, which has cost the NHS another £82m - the study team call for Fracture Liaison Services and screening. Please publish the bone plan @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social

Have you got questions about how much calcium your bones need and if you need a supplement? We’ve answered some of your most common questions at theros.org.uk/calcium

Too many people don’t get the osteoporosis care they need, especially men and people from ethnic minority backgrounds. A group of MPs led by @SoniaKumarMP is looking into this and needs your voice. Tell them what care was like for you or your loved one:https://forms.office.com/e/kYEWp6YDuG

Are you wondering how you can get more calcium in your diet?

Find calcium-rich foods, meal and snack ideas in our food chooser at theros.org.uk/calcium-chooser

Do you know calcium is important for bones?

You can usually get all the calcium you need from your food. Use our calcium-rich food chooser to find foods rich in calcium and get the amount you need for your bones at theros.org.uk/calcium-choo...

Sitcom legend Wendy Craig has a message for @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social: “Hi Wes, early diagnosis means fewer fractures, more independence & less hospital time. Your promise on Fracture Liaison Services was great - now we need the plan! @DHSCgovuk #PublishtheBonePlan please!"

A message from top political commentator @iaindale.bsky.social “Before the election you promised a bone plan to diagnose osteoporosis earlier & save the NHS money. When will it happen, @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social“
@DHSCgovuk #PublishtheBonePlan please!

Beauty and wellbeing pioneer, Liz Earle, has a message for
@rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social
“Hello Wes, please publish the bone plan you promised us!"
@DHSCgovuk
#PublishtheBonePlan

A couple sat over their laptop with text over the image saying 'Have your say!'

Quick reminder: if you’ve got osteoporosis, there’s still time to share your experience of care in this short survey.

Closes Tuesday: forms.office.com/e/kYEWp6YDuG

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We’re so pleased to announce that our Better Bones Campaign has been shortlisted for Best Policy Initiative of the Year at the #ThirdSectorAwards 2025!

Thank you to all who helped make this happen.

📅 Winners announced 12 Sept: bit.ly/456nR7M

@thirdsector.co.uk

Sunday Express Better Bones campaign week 78: Mumsnet, Gransnet, the British Retail Consortium, the Royal Colleges of Physicians, Nursing and Emergency Medicine, & five other leading medical societies join forces in calling @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social to #PublishTheBonePlanPlease

Wishing Her Majesty The Queen a very happy birthday, from everyone at the Royal Osteoporosis Society. Thank you for your continued support and valued patronage.
As a champion of osteoporosis awareness, your dedication inspires our community and drive change for those affected by the condition.

Sunday Express Better Bones campaign – Week 78:
Rob Starr was told he had the bones of a 96-year-old. Through exercise and determination, he reversed osteoporosis. Proof that the right support changes lives. #PublishTheBonePlanPlease

Another of our ‘Pink Ladies’ – and a familiar face from Labour Conference – has a question about making prevention a reality. @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social #PublishTheBonePlanPlease
@DHSCgovuk

Hi @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social– one of our ‘Pink Ladies’ had this to say about the prevention focus in your 10-Year Health Plan. #PublishTheBonePlan @DHSCgovuk