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Osteoporosis

Asked by Lisa SmartLiberal DemocratDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 5 September 2025UIN 72417

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when his Department plans to (a) develop and (b) implement a national roll-out strategy for fracture liaison services to support the (i) prevention, (ii) early identification and (iii) management of osteoporosis.

Answered by Ashley Dalton

Fracture Liaison Services are commissioned by integrated care boards, which are well-placed to make decisions according to local needs.

Our 10 Year Health Plan is committed to rolling out Fracture Liaison Services across every part of the country by 2030.

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