Support and information available The Royal Osteoporosis Society

Support and information available

The Royal Osteoporosis Society • The only UK-wide charity dedicated to ending the pain and suffering caused by osteoporosis. The Charity is there for anyone affected by the condition, providing help and support. • The Charity also supports healthcare professionals to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis and bone fragility. • Established: 1986 (NOS) Royal title: 13 th February 2019 • Not government funded, relies solely on public and private donations.

What does the charity do? • Inform and support (public and health professionals) • Educate and raise awareness of condition • Assist Fracture Liaison Service Development • Support medical research • Campaign and influence (Government) • Fundraise

Website: theros. org. uk

Specialist osteoporosis nurse helpline • For general public and health professionals • Freephone: 0808 800 0035 • Email: nurses@theros. org. uk • 9 am – 5 pm Monday – Friday

The Helpline provides….

Information leaflets Leaflets • Introduction to osteoporosis • Healthy living for Strong Bones Membership information to return if desired

Fact sheets (40+) available to download on the website 40 + sit under six main headings: 1. Osteoporosis and other bone conditions 2. Healthy living for strong bones 3. Risk factors 4. Scans and tests 5. Drug treatments 6. Living with osteoporosis

ROS Support Groups

And finally….

Fundraising Together we can build a better future for those affected by Osteoporosis Please consider the following – thank you

Become a member Only £ 18 per year Or £ 1. 50 per month by Direct Debit Become a member today and you’ll be joining the only UK-wide charity dedicated to ending the pain and suffering caused by osteoporosis Join now and you'll receive: • All about osteoporosis: our 100 -page book bursting with information about bone health • Osteoporosis News: our members' quarterly magazine, packed with news, features, advice and real-life stories • Your personal membership card • Access to the members-only area of the website. (When you first access Members Extra, you will be asked to log in. If you haven't registered an account with our website before, all you need to do is click the 'register' button when you are asked to log in. ) • Exclusive member offers Plus, by joining you'll be supporting our vital work.

Bake for bones Rise to the occasion in support of people with or at risk of osteoporosis, and raise money with a charity bake sale. Lets work together to mix up the perfect fundraising event. Cupcakes, biscuits, or an elaborate tiered cake. Whatever you decide to Bake for Bones, the funds you raise will be directly supporting our work helping people with or at risk of osteoporosis, and spreading the word about good bone health.

Bake for bones Pick up your free pack today or Call 01761 473104 or email josh. hillier@theros. org. uk to request yours!

206 Challenge Ready for the challenge? We’ll work together to make sure you don’t break out in a sweat planning your fundraising event. Pick an activity and do it 206 times - once for every bone in your body. Jumping jacks, downward dogs, swinging golf clubs, or dancing moves. Whatever 206 things you do, your fundraising will directly support people affected by osteoporosis, and help to spread the word about good bone health. Call 01761 473104 or email josh. hillier@theros. org. uk

Your legacy for better bones – is there room for stronger bones in your will? ’ To request our wills guide: call us on 01761 473 118 email legacies@theros. org. uk visit us www. theros. org. uk/gift-in-your-will

Thank you for listening. . Royal Osteoporosis Society Camerton Bath BA 2 0 PJ Tel: 01761 471771 Email: info@theros. org. uk Website: theros. org. uk Helpline: 0808 800 0035