The Royal College of Physicians (RCP)’s Falls and Fragility Fracture Audit Programme (FFFAP) has today published its annual National Hip Fracture Database (NHFD) report.

More than 50,000 life-altering fractures could be avoided if preventative services were made available more widely, a new report from the RCP finds.

With over 300,000 fragility fractures every year suffered by individuals over the age of 50, Dr Kassim Javaid explains how Fracture Liaison Services can help prevent broken bones and provide better care for older patients.

The NHFD’s 2018 annual report shows dramatic results of an innovative programme of screening for delirium which has been the focus of attention and investment through NHS England’s best practice tariff.

The RCP has again won the contract to deliver the Falls and Fragility Fracture Audit Programme (FFFAP) for the next 3 years.

We often hear that end-of-life care is everyone's business, but Professor David Clark asks is it time for a reality check?

In an article from February's issue of Commentary magazine, Simon Bottery from The King's Fund explains why the social care system can't keep pace with increasing pressure.

The RCP's clinical lead for the National Audit of Inpatient Falls, Shelagh O'Riordan, explains how using the RCP's new bedside vision assessment tool can help prevent inpatient falls

Professor Finbarr Martin discusses the need for a joined up recovery pathway for hip fracture patients that includes community services.