Written questions

Fractures: Health Services

Commons · Question 13008 · Tabled 6 Nov 2024 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 11 Nov 2024

Question

Asked by James Wild

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to expand Fracture Liaison Services in England.

Answer

Answered by Andrew Gwynne, 11 Nov 2024

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 close...