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The UK healthcare sector leads the world in development of consensus on what needs to be done to reduce the burden of osteoporotic fractures upon our older people and healthcare budgets
The Department of Health has analysed the clinical and cost-effectiveness of medicines and service structures that deliver the right treatment to the right patient at the right time
National audits reveal that a minority of NHS organisations currently deliver world class care for people with osteoporosis whilst the majority are yet to do so
Closing the current osteoporosis care gap in the UK will improve patient outcomes and support delivery of the £15-20 Billion NHS efficiency savings required by 2015
www.breakingpoint.org provides visitors with all the information and resources required to deliver high quality preventive care for people with osteoporosis in their communities

The Breaking Point Report provided a snapshot of the current situation for women with osteoporosis in the UK.

Breaking Point described the practical steps that must be taken by healthcare professionals, policy makers and commissioners, as well as the public to prevent avoidable suffering and cost of osteoporotic fractures.

Politicans
In May 2011, national audit revealed that almost two-thirds of localities are not implementing Department of Health policy to prevent hip fractures. Learn how you can ensure your constituents are receiving the best quality care.
HCPs
Fracture begets fracture; half of hip fracture patients suffer a prior fragility fracture before breaking their hip. Fracture Liaison Services have been shown to delivery effective secondary preventive care, but most localities don’t have these services.
Commissioners
Hip fractures cost the UK economy £2 Billion per year which translates to £10 million per year for the average locality. Up to a quarter of hip fractures could readily be prevented if the right models of care were commissioned.
Patients
Simple and effective tools are available to your doctor to assess your risk of suffering a fragility fracture. If you are concerned about osteoporosis find out what you can do.

Amgen and GSK have sponsored the production of this web page. Sponsorship has included payment for a medical writer and payment to a public relations agency in respect of project management support.

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Introduction

Politicans

HCPs

Commissioners

Patients