Osteoporosis Dorset is a registered charity established in 1992 to raise awareness and increase public interest in bone health, falls and fragility fractures through our educational initiatives.
Thanks to our amazing volunteers, partners and staff, Osteoporosis Dorset has helped to positively impact the lives of thousands. For over a quarter of a century, we’ve been providing evidence based information to the Dorset health community and general public.
Osteoporosis means porous bones. It is a disease in which the density and quality of bone are reduced.
Our support groups focus on improving quality of life and enabling people to to live independently.
Your support can help us make a difference to people's lives today and in the future!
I broke my wrist in my fifties, but I didn't realise there might be a connection with osteoporosis until some years later, when releasing the handbrake in my car, some of the bones in my spine broke. The knowledge I've gained now can protect my daughter Annette and granddaughter Olivia's bone health.
Staying fit and healthy is important to me, as I live a busy life. A DXA bone scan showed I have osteoporosis. Information from the charity is helping me manage my bone health effectively.
Everyone is an individual. Do not give up if your first medication does not suit you.
I have spinal fractures due to osteoporosis. A useful tip from the dietitian at the charity's support group was to use linseeds to help cope with the constipating side effects of strong pain killers. A fun way is to make flapjacks with my daughter Jessica.
In collaboration with the Royal Osteoporosis Society, the Charity successfully held a free patient event in Dorchester on 23rd October...
Osteoporosis Dorset has a very successful Poole Support Group that meet on the first Monday of month at Poole Community...
The following information is taken from the NOS. People with osteoporosis in the UK now have access to the osteoporosis...