The National Osteoporosis Society: how can we help you?

Linda Toulson, Regional Development Manager, South West & South Central

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The National Osteoporosis Society: Established 1986 • The only UK-wide charity dedicated to improving

diagnosis, prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in the UK

• Not government funded and rely on public and private donations

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What does the Charity do?

• Inform and Support

• Support Medical Research

• Campaign, Lobby & Influence

• Educate & Raise Awareness

• Fundraise

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Some basic facts!

Free publications and website resources

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Website: www.nos.org.uk

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Helpline: FREEPHONE 0808 800 0035 Open 9am - 5pm

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

11am - 7pm Tuesday

Email address: nurses@nos.org.uk

• Information leaflets

• Forum discussion

• Write articles for magazines / newspapers

• And much, much more

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The Helpline purpose

To provide information about osteoporosis and related issues, to people with osteoporosis, their families, friends and general public, and health and social care professionals via telephone, email or letter. To provide information that is unbiased, independent and up to date. To endeavour to provide evidence based information To provide emotional support for issues arising out of the enquiry To allow callers to make informed choices about bone health, treatments as well as living with osteoporosis and osteoporotic fractures (broken bones). To enable those with osteoporotic fractures, or at high risk, to achieve the highest quality of life despite their condition.

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Support Groups

Support men & women with osteoporosis,

their families & carers

Activities include;

• Regular group meetings

• Local telephone contact for information

• Awareness raising events and local

media

• Supporting local services

• Fundraising

• Support the work of their local Health Professionals

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Become a member

• Help support all our work and services

• Help us fund research

• Members add their voices to our campaigns

Together we can shout louder!

Member benefits:

• Your Welcome Pack, including our invaluable 68-page guide All about osteoporosis and bone health and the latest issue of Osteoporosis News

• Osteoporosis News delivered to your door four times a year

• Exclusive member offers

• Access to the members' section of our website.

• Local support, with a network of support groups across the UK.

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Exclusive member offers Special Offers and Discounts For You To Enjoy!

We are delighted to offer charity members discounts for selected 3rd party products and

services. Each company will have a slightly different system for handling orders. Discounts

can be obtained by quoting any necessary codes provided by the company and your

National Osteoporosis Society membership number.

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Huge saving from The National Trust and Waterstones

Fundraising

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Membership

Trusts

Corporate Partnerships

Community and events

Individual Giving

Special Events

Major Donor

Legacies

Fundraising

Prudential Ride London: Sunday 31st July Join 25,000 other cyclists in a 100 mile cycle sportive from London into the stunning Surrey countryside. Royal Parks Half Marathon: Sunday 9th October Follow a spectacular 13.1 mile route through four of London’s eight Royal Parks including Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. • London Marathon: 23rd April 2017 • London to Paris Cycle Challenge • Trek Kilimanjaro • Treakfest – The Peaks 3rd – 4th September • Many, many more…..

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Cake Sale

Non-Uniform Day

Raffle

Quiz Night

Charity of the Year

Auction

Barn Dance

Book Sale

Clothes Swap

Race Night

Car Boot Sale

Zumbathon

Sponsored Silence

Head Shave

Coffee Morning

Fashion Show

Bag Pack

Community Fundraising: a few ideas

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World Osteoporosis Day: 20th October

To raise awareness about

osteoporosis and fragile

bones

Finally…….

• Become a member - to ensure you are kept up to date on all developments regarding osteoporosis AND to support the work of the Charity

• All About Osteoporosis & Bone Health / publications order form

• Portsmouth & South East Hants. Support Group

• Helpline Tel: 0808 800 0035 Email: nurses@nos.org.uk • National Osteoporosis Society

www.nos.org.uk Tel: 01761 471771 Email: info@nos.org.uk

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Thank you for listening