Government action to prevent hip fractures
The National Osteoporosis Society has welcomed the news that the Government has designated preventing hip fractures in older people as a priority as part of its new public health strategy.
The Department of Health has published Healthy Lives, Healthy People, Improving outcomes and supporting transparency, the new public health outcomes framework for England.
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Your Personal Best Campaign Launches
The National Osteoporosis Society is supporting a new campaign fronted by dance judges Arlene Phillips and Len Goodman to encourage people over 55 to lead a healthier more active lifestyle. Many over 55s are active but some feel long term medical conditions, like osteoporosis are holding them back. The Your Personal Best campaign, developed and funded by GlaxoSmithKline intends to break through those barriers and help those with long term medical conditions stay active.
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Virgin London Marathon 2012
This is your opportunity to run the Olympic course in Britain’s special Olympic year! Last few places remaining.
Join Team Osteoporosis in the most prestigious road race in the world, and raise vital funds to help us create a breakfree future.
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