Royal Osteoporosis Society

🚶Ready for an adventure? Join us this September and walk for a cause that's close to our hearts. Help raise funds and awareness for osteoporosis, affecting over 3 million people in the UK! https://lnkd.in/eCCzQaBb

Our latest newsletter out today. All the news from the world of MSK, including updates from our members. 👉 Check your bone health risk today with Royal Osteoporosis Society 👉 Opportunities to host a Society of Musculoskeletal Medicine course 👉 University College of Osteopathy joins the Health Sciences University 👉 Versus Arthritis MSK training courses: Core Skills in Musculoskeletal Care; Musculoskeletal Bitesize; and Professionals Versus Arthritis 2024, “Building solutions: Patient and clinician-led innovation” 👉 Newly updated Paediatric Clinical Assessment Guide from Versus Arthritis 👉 Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine UK Diploma in MSK Medicine 2025 👉 Introducing Peter Foxton, the new CEO at National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) 👉 National Orthopaedic Alliance Annual Conference, 15 May 2025 https://lnkd.in/esXnP6QY

Join us as our new Service Design and Innovation Lead. This new role is focused on accelerating the development of new services, by developing highly fundable propositions that are led by data and insight and grounded in the needs of our community.https://https://lnkd.in/emV9PEB7

I wrote a letter to my older self….. Royal Osteoporosis Society Craig Jones

Today’s new osteoporosis drug could change lives, but not while diagnostic services are missing in half of NHS Trusts. The ROS has welcomed today’s news that Abaloparatide, only the second new osteoporosis drug treatment in the last 15 years, is now approved by NICE and should benefit over 14,000 people living in England. However, the Royal Osteoporosis Society has today warned thousands of people will miss out on Abaloparatide and other treatments due to the chronic postcode lottery for diagnostic services in half of NHS Trusts. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gZKph2dP

Calling all wild wanderers, steady steppers, amateur amblers, and hiking heroes! It's time to do something Mighty this September. From 1 mile, 3.5 miles, 6 miles, or a Mighty Marathon of 26.2 miles, get involved! Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/ePi952rz

Meet Sue, one of our incredible 2024 Swim Serpentine swimmers. Sue shared her reason for swimming with us: “My mum, Joyce, was diagnosed with osteoporosis in her 70s. Her mobility suffered terribly, but with walking aids she still lived independently and loved an adventure, enjoying her holidays in the sun.  She tried hang gliding on a trip to Cyprus (twice) when she was 80 much to her family’s utter shock!  She loved fun and wanted us to have fun too.   “After a complicated wrist fracture, she moved into a care home. With one arm compromised her mobility became more challenging and independent living wasn’t an option anymore. “She had a fall fracturing her hip but made a good recovery. Four months later, another fall caused catastrophic fractures to her spine, pelvis, the other hip and her shoulder.  She sadly didn’t recover from these injuries, and we lost her recently. “I took up wild swimming after losing my mum – it’s helped me cope.  I’m sad she doesn’t know about swimming, and I often wonder what she’d say about it. I stumbled across a Facebook post from the ROS about raising funds by swimming the Serpentine, and it was like it was meant to be.  I could swim in memory of my mum and raise funds to help others affected by this condition.” Challenge events can be a great way to remember somebody you love. Take a look at our current events to find the right one for you: https://lnkd.in/emQtjGJ2

We're incredibly pleased to say that our long term Clinical Expert Volunteer, Karen Knapp has been promoted to Professor at University of Exeter. Karen is a diagnostic Radiographer specializing in osteoporosis, DXA and leading on Medical Imaging. She has been incredibly influential in promoting quality DXA scanning for over 10 years in the charity, as a National Training Scheme for Bone Densitometry lecturer and Portfolio Examiner, and most recently as Chair of the Bone Densitometry Training and Advisory Panel. Huge congratulations!

It's time to dust off your walking boots and gear up to become Mighty. Join My Mighty Miles this September. We're on a mission to get as many people as possible walking and raising awareness of osteoporosis in their local area - and we need your help. Choose your distance, sign up for free, and plan your own walk. We'll provide you with everything you need to make your event a huge success! There are 4 distances to choose from, meaning that no matter how active you are, there's a distance for you: 👟 1 mile 🚶♀️ 3.5 miles 🧡 6 miles 🏔️ Or, walk a Mighty Marathon - 26.2 miles! Come and join the fun. Sign up today: https://lnkd.in/ePi952rz

We’re excited to announce that our #BetterBonesCampaign with the Daily Express has been shortlisted in the PRWeek UK Awards. The winners will be announced at a ceremony on 16th October. #PRWeekAwards