Osteoporosis

Oral Answers to Questions — Health – in the House of Commons at 11:30 am on 27 November 2012.

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Photo of Sir David Amess Sir David Amess Conservative, Southend West 11:30, 27 November 2012

What recent representations he has received on strategies to support patients with osteoporosis.

Photo of Norman Lamb Norman Lamb The Minister of State, Department of Health

The Department of Health has received no recent representations on strategies to support patients with osteoporosis. From April this year, osteoporosis was included in the quality and outcomes framework, giving GP practices financial incentives for diagnosing and treating osteoporosis in their patients.

Photo of Sir David Amess Sir David Amess Conservative, Southend West

Does the Minister welcome the new Falls and Fractures Alliance that will hold its first board meeting next month? It has been set up specifically to reduce admissions to hospitals resulting from falls, fall-related injuries or hip fractures in the over 65s.

Photo of Norman Lamb Norman Lamb The Minister of State, Department of Health

I very much welcome the establishment of the alliance, and I applaud the work of the National Osteoporosis Society, Age UK, and the all-party group of which I think the hon. Gentleman is a member. We know that if we follow the evidence, we can substantially reduce the number of falls and fractures, thereby increasing health and well-being and reducing the cost to the system.