Royal Osteoporosis Society

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

Hi @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social, we have a message from one of our volunteers in Yorkshire #PublishTheBonePlan
@DHSCgovuk

“I’ve lost six inches in height. I’m in constant pain. My osteoporosis wasn’t diagnosed in time.”

Sue is living with the consequences—but it doesn’t have to be this way.

Support research into early screening: theros.org.uk/nomore

#Osteoporosis #EarlyDiagnosis

Sunday Express Better Bones campaign – Week 76: This week’s article highlights why people in Blackpool and beyond will benefit from @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social commitment to Fracture Liaison Services in the new 10-Year Plan. Find out why this matters👉
#BetterBones #10YearPlan

Did you know caring for your back can help reduce the chance of broken bones? So it’s really important to use safe moving and lifting techniques when bending and lifting. Find out more at bit.ly/4mC3CH3

YouTube video by Royal Osteoporosis Society Exercises to improve balance and muscle strength

It’s important to have good balance and coordination before you start any type of exercise.

If you’re feeling a bit unsteady on your feet, there are some exercises you can do to help you stay steady and keep active. Find out more bit.ly/3SVVovA

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"Thank you so much for being the most committed Minister on FLS @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social" 🙌 The Better Bones Pink Ladies are excited to see the NHS 10 Year Plan and how Wes' commitment will be turned into action. 💪🦴

There are specific exercises you can do to improve your balance and muscle strength so you’re less likely to fall over and break a bone.

Find out how you can exercise to stay steady at: bit.ly/3SVVovA

Did you know staying active can help keep you steady and reduce your chance of broken bones?

Find out more at bit.ly/3SVVovA

Week 75 of the Sunday Express #BetterBones campaign: On the second anniversary, people with osteoporosis urge @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social to deliver on his fracture care promise in the NHS 10-Year Plan.

“We know Mr Streeting doesn’t shy away from bold reform- now we need action.”

YouTube video by Royal Osteoporosis Society Muscle strengthening exercise for your bones – Intro and overview.

Muscle-strengthening exercise is one of the best types of exercise for your bone strength.

It involves working your muscles against resistance, like your own body weight, resistance bands or weights.

Find more at theros.org.uk/information-...

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The right exercise can strengthen bones & muscles, lowering your risk of fractures. Aim for a mix of weight-bearing impact (like jogging/jumping) and muscle-strengthening (like squats or lifting weights).

Find out more at: bit.ly/43XNTtx

Women exercising

Did you know that our bones get stronger when we use them?

Challenge your bones by doing weight-bearing impact and muscle-strengthening exercises. Make them a regular part of your routine if you can.

Discover exercises to keep bones strong at: bit.ly/43XNTtx

Weak bones hit economy for 660,000 work days A further 660,000 work days were estimated to have been lost due to sickness absence.

Mail on Sunday War on Osteoporosis campaign: Fractures have cost the economy £142m and 660k lost work days in Labour’s first year. The @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social plan for #FractureLiaisonServices will boost the economy. bit.ly/4jP9ji8

Sunday Express Better Bones campaign week 74: Huge public support for bone assessments through Fracture Liaison Services when a bone is broken. Hopes for change all lie on @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social 10 Year Plan for the NHS.

YouTube video by Royal Osteoporosis Society How to exercise safely for your bones

Are you worried that some types of exercise might cause a broken bone if you have osteoporosis? You’re not alone. But most people with osteoporosis can exercise safely. Find out more at: youtu.be/MiGP3nuReL8?...

Got questions about exercising with osteoporosis?

The good news is exercise helps keep your bones strong and reduces your chance of broken bones. Find out the types of exercise to aim for at theros.org.uk/exercise

#BoneHealth #Exercise

Staying active is one of the best things you can do if you have osteoporosis. And the right kinds of exercise can help your bone strength and reduce your chance of breaking a bone. Find out which types of exercise are especially helpful at theros.org.uk/exercise

#BoneHealth

This #CarersWeek and #MensHealthAwarenessWeek, we’re highlighting the vital role of those who support loved ones with osteoporosis- and raising awareness that it affects men too.

Read one of our member’s powerful story here: bit.ly/3ZR6Igo

#Osteoporosis #CarerSupport

England Falling Behind in Global Race to Tackle Britain’s “Silent Killer” These specialist bone clinics - hailed as the global "gold standard" for tackling osteoporosis - were created in the UK 25 years ago, but today only half of NHS trusts in England (51%) offer this lif...

Sunday Express Better Bones week 73: England risk falling behind as only half of NHS trusts have a Fracture Liaison Service, while others like Wales and Japan are moving ahead. We want to work with @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social to get England there too. bit.ly/4mROcP5