The Royal Osteoporosis Society supports people living with the condition, promotes good bone health, funds research to help those affected, educates and supports health professionals and works with the NHS to improve services.
Meetings held at 2 pm in: St Barnabas Church Hall, St Barnabas Road, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, TS5 6JR
Please note: Meetings may be cancelled or topics/speakers may change due to circumstances beyond their control.
At times of adverse weather conditions, please contact them to confirm the meeting is going ahead.
For Further Information
- Tel: 07425 880534
- E-mail: teesvolunteers@theros.org.uk
Their Programme for 2024
Tuesday February 13th
Looking After Your Feet
- Sarah-Jayne Ferguson, Podiatrist
Social Prescribing
- Julie Christie, Social Prescribing Link Worker, Greater Middlesbrough PCN
Tuesday April 9th
Medical Update
- Dr Stephen Tuck, Consultant Rheumatologist
- Collette Stoddart, Osteoporosis Nurse
Tuesday June 11th
Understanding Bone Density
- Donna Wilson, Senior Radiographer
What Age UK can do for You
- Paula Taylor, Services Manager, Age UK Teesside Ltd.
Tuesday September 10th
What’s New at Healthwatch
- Vicky Jackson, Volunteer & Engagement Officer
Information for Carers
- Mike Edwards, Carers Together
Tuesday November 12th
Falls Prevention
- Falls Team member, South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Free Osteoporosis Helpline
Anyone can contact their free helpline for tailored information and support about osteoporosis and bone health. The Helpline is open Monday to Friday between 09:00 – 12:30 and 13:30 – 17:00 Get in touch by calling 0808 800 0035 or e-mail: nurses@theros.org.uk or by post to Charity address below.
About the Helpline
The helpline is free from UK landlines, mobiles and call boxes. The service is provided by nurses with specialist knowledge of osteoporosis and bone health. The team is supported by a group of scientific and medical advisers, to ensure the information they give is accurate, independent and up-to-date. You do not need to be a member of the charity to use this service. Callers who are hard of hearing can use Typetalk. A translation service is provided for calls via Languageline. Their nurses aim to answer e-mail and postal queries within 10 working days. The Helpline is closed on Bank Holidays and during Christmas office closure. Occasionally, the helpline is closed for training.
Contact
- The Royal Osteoporosis Society St James House, Lower Bristol Road, Bath, BA2 3BH
- Tel: 01761 471771
- Website: theros.org.uk
- Email: info@theros.org.uk