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 RCP in association with National Osteoporosis Society (NOS) has released Strong Bones After 50, a new guide for patients and carers to support older people who have broken a bone following a fall.  

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.

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