ELHT Fracture Liaison Service

Offering Bone Health Assessments to patient’s over 50 with a new 'fragility fracture' ~ Telephone based assessments with two Osteoporosis Specialist Nurses

[ELHT Fracture Liaison Service @ElhtLiaison]

@kateatkinson100 @ElhtImprovement @ELHT_QI Hi Kate! We would certainly be interested... Could you email us details??

[ELHT Fracture Liaison Service @ElhtLiaison]

We've just taken part in the RCP Collaborative conference call for an update about our improvement collaborative. We presented up to date data which shows our changes have made a sustainable positive change to the service... Well done @ElhtLiaison!

[ELHT Fracture Liaison Service @ElhtLiaison]

@ali_cracknell @RCP_QIPS Thank you Ali, it has been brilliant working with you! @ELHT_NHS

[ELHT Fracture Liaison Service @ElhtLiaison]

Happy Pancake Day from the FLS!

[Falls & Fragility Fracture Audit Programme @RCP_FFFAP]

We've said it before, we'll say it again! Pancakes can be a good source of calcium for strong bones #PancakeDay 🥞

Osteoporosis and fragility fractures are preventable, building and maintaining strong bones helps reduce your risk!
https://t.co/TxOFEmHe7N

[Falls & Fragility Fracture Audit Programme @RCP_FFFAP]

Women can lose up to 20% of their bone density following the menopause.
Maintain bone strength by:
🦴Staying active - do regular weight bearing exercise
🦴Have a healthy diet and weight
🦴Keep alcohol intake below 14 units per week
#MondayMotivation https://t.co/hY6fCLU0tB

[Falls & Fragility Fracture Audit Programme @RCP_FFFAP]

A drop in blood pressure can greatly increase the risk of falling. The
@RCP_FFFAP have produced a A brief guide for clinical staff on measuring lying and standing blood pressure: https://t.co/8S21dYw8nw #FallsPrevention

[ELHT Fracture Liaison Service @ElhtLiaison]

This week the FLS delivered a talk at the care home forum, promoting the service and explaining the importance of bone sparing treatments and to ensure they are taken correctly! #raisingawareness #osteoporosis #bonehealth @ELHT_NHS

[Falls & Fragility Fracture Audit Programme @RCP_FFFAP]

We are so excited to welcome Northern Ireland into the FLS-DB this year! Looking forward to working together to help patients with fragility fractures!

[Aaron Glynn @fishandhips75]

Ireland needs to step up the fight in the care and prevention of fragility fractures. There is good published evidence to show the cost savings that can be made with a Fracture Liaison Service

[ELHT Fracture Liaison Service @ElhtLiaison]

Brilliant first month of 2020 for East Lancs FLS with a total of 55 Dexa scans requested!
The bone mineral density (Dexa) scan is a simple low-radiation scan which can detect #osteoporosis.
Reducing fracture risk and promoting #bonehealth every day! @ELHT_NHS

[Osteoporosis IOF @iofbonehealth]

If you missed our recent BoneCast #webinar on #calcium and #vitaminD supplementation with Prof. Nicholas Harvey - now’s your chance to view the video recording!

https://t.co/10h33ozf14

[ELHT Fracture Liaison Service @ElhtLiaison]

Patients with an East Lancs GP can be referred via the ICE System to our service! #bonehealth

[Falls & Fragility Fracture Audit Programme @RCP_FFFAP]

Patients aged 50 or over who have a newly reported spine fracture should be referred to an #FLS for assessment. Find out more about fragility fractures, and what good healthcare services to prevent further broken bones should include: https://t.co/TxOFEmHe7N #MondayMotivation

[ELHT Fracture Liaison Service @ElhtLiaison]

Lovely compliment received from a patient following their bone health assessment! @EastLancsCCG @DaveSim44100531 #bonehealth

[ELHT Fracture Liaison Service @ElhtLiaison]

Last Friday the #FLS took part in #Bonebuilders, collaborating with physiotherapists and educating patients in keeping their bones strong! Battling #Osteoporosis every day! #bonehealth #NHS @EastLancsCCG @ELHT_NHS

[ELHT STEADY On!- Falls Prevention @elht_on]

@elht_on have been out delivering #fallsprevention #carehometraining today. We had the Sam with us who is one of our #studentdoctors @ELHT_NHS #safepersonaleffective #learningtogether #proud #nhs #staff

[ELHT STEADY On!- Falls Prevention @elht_on]

@elht_on are outside #accringtonpalsnhs with #medicalstudent @FawwazALomiri and @CollegeLcft HARRI Bus #comeandchat #talkhealth #talkprevention #community #selfcare #awareness #workingtogether #fallsprevention #ferrulechanging @ELHT_NHS @DaveSim44100531 @emlucja

[Falls & Fragility Fracture Audit Programme @RCP_FFFAP]

Broken bones, or the fear of breaking a bone, can lead
to people giving up work, social isolation, depression and financial implications. Know what care should look like and how to take care of your bones here: https://t.co/TxOFEmHe7N #Osteoporosis #BlueMonday

[Royal Osteoporosis Society @RoyalOsteoSoc]

There's now over 7,000 of you following us on Twitter! Thank you for continuously helping us to raise awareness of #bonehealth. Together, let's build a future without #osteoporosis😃🎉

[ELHT Fracture Liaison Service @ElhtLiaison]

Stay safe when walking in the fog and ice! #Avoidbonebreaks #staysteady

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

⚠️ Cold weather alert issued by PHE: Cold weather and some freezing fog patches forecast for parts of England from 6pm on Sun to 6pm on Tues. Prepare for cold weather conditions and look out for those most at-risk.
https://t.co/8lSIDvUTUO

[ELHT Fracture Liaison Service @ElhtLiaison]

@elht_on out and about in the community #selfcare #stayingsteady

[ELHT STEADY On!- Falls Prevention @elht_on]

Yesterday @elht_on were out for the day in Barnoldswick with @LancashireFRS #fallspreventionassessments ✅ #homefiresafetychecks ✅ #CommunityEngagement ✅ #collaborativeworking ✅ #selfcare #preventionisbetterthancure @ELHT_NHS @EastLancsCCG @DaveSim44100531 @TonyMcD99535329