Stop at One: National Osteoporosis Society Campaign for Bone Health Awareness
Launched in October 2013, the Stop at One campaign by the National Osteoporosis Society urges individuals over 50 who have suffered a bone fracture to undergo a bone health assessment. The initiative aims to identify those at risk of osteoporosis and ensure they receive necessary support and guidance. For more information and resources, such as promotional materials, visit www.nos.org.uk/stopatone. Remember, early detection can prevent further fractures. Contact your GP or the National Osteoporosis Society for assistance.
Stop at One: National Osteoporosis Society Campaign for Bone Health Awareness
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STOP AT ONE is a campaign to be launched in October 2013 by the National Osteoporosis Society to encourage anyone over 50 who has broken a bone to have a bone check and find out if they are at risk of osteoporosis. Visit www.nos.org.uk/stopatone for more information and to order posters and scratch cards to promote the campaign.
STOP AT ONE: Key Messages If you are over the age of 50, have broken a bone and not been assessed by a Fracture Liaison Service /Health Professional, get a bone check: Contact the National Osteoporosis Society by phone / online for info, advice and support. nos.org.uk/stopatone or 0845 450 0230 Visit your GP to discuss your further fracture risk / bone health Osteoporosis should be picked up after the first bone break so get checked out and avoid more breaks: STOP AT ONE
STOP AT ONE: Campaign Activity Media and advertising, national and regional, from October 2013, focussing around World Osteoporosis Day (20 October). Toolkit for all stakeholders including messages, statistics, posters, contact details and campaign advice. STOP AT ONE: Help us spread the word.