South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Fracture Liaison Service based within the community of Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland in the UK.

Service involves: 

- Identification of any low trauma fracture in those aged 50 and over in the agreed catchment area.

- Completion of bone health and falls assessment, referral for DXA, diagnose and recommend treatment.

- Monitoring medication compliance at 4 month and 12 month.

- Pathways in place to refer to other community services and specialist bone clinic amongst others as needed.

- Strong links with the community Falls Service. 

- Quarterly governance meetings 

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/