PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Fractures: Health Services (6 November 2024)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to expand Fracture Liaison Services in England.
Asked by:
James Wild (Conservative)
Asked by:
James Wild (Conservative)
Answer
More than 500,000 fragility fractures occur every year, and up to 40% of fracture patients will suffer another fracture. I am pleased to reiterate the Government’s commitment to expanding access to Fracture Liaison Services.
The Department is working closely with NHS England to develop plans to ensure better quality and access to these important preventive services. This includes exploring ways to best support systems, as Fracture Liaison Services are commissioned by integrated care boards, which make decisions according to local need.
Answered by:
Andrew Gwynne (Labour)
11 November 2024
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