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FLS-DB resources for patients

These resources provide support on managing fragility fractures, emphasising follow-up care, osteoporosis treatment, and understanding fracture liaison services.

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21/02/25
Patient Involvement Letter

Fracture Liaison Service Patient Engagement Letter

All Fracture Liaison Services should aim to have patients involved in the development and improvement of their FLS. With their lived experience, patients and caregivers can provide guidance to FLSs to improve outcomes and better care to patients.
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05/11/24
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How a Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) can help men who have broken a bone

The leaflet outlines the benefits of a Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) for men who have suffered a fragility fracture, emphasising the importance of early diagnosis and treatment to improve bone health and reduce the risk of future fractures. Men are often less likely to seek help after a fracture, despite having a higher mortality rate and potential underlying health issues following a fracture.
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05/11/24
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Stronger inside and out: mental wellbeing and broken bones from osteoporosis

This leaflet highlights the often-overlooked impact of osteoporosis on mental wellbeing. Developed by the Fracture Liaison Service Database, it offers support for those who may feel anxious, isolated, or uncertain following a diagnosis. The leaflet provides practical advice, reassurance, and signposts to trusted mental health services and organisations. It aims to help patients understand they are not alone, and that looking after emotional wellbeing is just as important as managing bone health.
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15/10/24
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FLS-DB starter pack

The FLS-DB team has developed two starter packs to provide an overview of the audit. One for newly registered services or those keen to learn more about FLS-DB and another condensed leaflet, which provides a shorter overview of the audit and more tailored for patients.
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03/05/23
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Six golden rules video resource

The six golden rules resource is a short video intended to encourage patients to have follow up conversations with their GP after being recommended to take medication by mouth for osteoporosis.
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03/05/23
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Strong bones after 50 - staying on treatment

If you are over 50 and have broken a bone after falling from standing height or less (known as a fragility fracture), this document is for you, your family and carers. It explains why people with fragility fractures are recommended treatment, why it is important to stay on treatment and where you can find further information.
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14/10/22
Patient Involvement Letter

Bone health card and FLS letters

These resources aim to improve the patient experience when returning home following a fragility fracture and discussing with primary care.
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22/06/22
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What should happen if you or someone you know experiences a fragility fracture?

Did you know that at least 90,000 patients in England and Wales who should have anti-osteoporosis therapy are not receiving it?
14/05/19
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Strong bones after 50: Fracture liaison services explained

Strong bones after 50 is a guide that provides jargon-free information to patients and carers for supporting older people who have broken a bone following a fall.