FFFAP resources for patients and carers

Resources for patients and carers, including information related to inpatient falls, osteoporosis, and hip fractures.

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Hip fracture: a guide for family carers

If you're a carer and the person you care for fractures their hip, this guide will ensure that you are equipped with the information you need to support their recovery.

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20/10/24

FFFAP resource map: Information for people who have fallen and broken a bone

In collaboration with our stakeholder group, including the Patient and Carer Panel (PCP) and the Royal Osteoporosis Society (ROS), the Falls and Fragility Fracture Audit Programme (FFFAP) team has produced a resource map to provide support for people who have suffered a broken bone after a fall.

Hip fracture related resources

Guidance

18/02/20

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Your hip fracture: all about your hip fracture and what to expect on the road to recovery

Your hip fracture: all about your hip fracture and what to expect on the road to recovery is a guide for patients who have fractured their hip, and their families and carers.It explains what a hip fracture is, and answers questions about how you will be cared for before and after your operation.

Falls related resources

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07/09/23

Building your confidence after a fall in hospital

With over 1,300 people experiencing a fall related femoral fracture while in hospital across England and Wales in 2021, the National Audit of Inpatient Falls has put together a resource that can help patients, their carers and named contacts in understanding potential next steps and how to access further help.

Report

17/10/22

Healthcare champions and Patient Information Resource

The FFFAP Patient Panel along with the NAIF Multidiscplinary advisory group have worked together to produce these patient information resources.

Resource

08/06/23

How should your hospital prevent and respond to falls during your stay?

Did you know that over 2,000 people over the age of 60 fell and fractured their hip while staying in hospital in England and Wales in 2020?

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07/07/20

Patient and carer information: National Audit of Inpatient Falls explained

The National Audit of Inpatient Falls Patient and Carer guide offers jargon-free information to patients and carers for supporting older people who have had a hip fracture following a fall in hospital. The information has been designed to be accessible and easy to share. It is available as a downloadable document and also in a video.

Report

03/05/22

Falls prevention in hospital: a guide for patients, their families and carers

Falls prevention in hospital: a guide for patients, their families and carers (reviewed in September 2022) has been designed to help prevent serious injury and unnecessary cost to the NHS caused by older people tripping or falling when they are in hospital.

Osteoporosis and fracture prevention resouces

10/10/24

FLS-DB videos for services

FLS-DB has created a series of videos including support sessions and exchanges for services.

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03/05/23

Strong bones after 50 - staying on treatment

If you are over 50 and have broken a bone after falling from standing height or less (known as a fragility fracture), this document is for you, your family and carers. It explains why people with fragility fractures are recommended treatment, why it is important to stay on treatment and where you can find further information.

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22/06/22

What should happen if you or someone you know experiences a fragility fracture?

Did you know that at least 90,000 patients in England and Wales who should have anti-osteoporosis therapy are not receiving it?

Resource

03/05/23

Six golden rules video resource

The six golden rules resource is a short video intended to encourage patients to have follow up conversations with their GP after being recommended to take medication by mouth for osteoporosis.

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05/11/24

Stronger inside and out: mental wellbeing and broken bones from osteoporosis

This leaflet highlights the often-overlooked impact of osteoporosis on mental wellbeing. Developed by the Fracture Liaison Service Database, it offers support for those who may feel anxious, isolated, or uncertain following a diagnosis. The leaflet provides practical advice, reassurance, and signposts to trusted mental health services and organisations. It aims to help patients understand they are not alone, and that looking after emotional wellbeing is just as important as managing bone health.

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05/11/24

How a Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) can help men who have broken a bone

The leaflet outlines the benefits of a Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) for men who have suffered a fragility fracture, emphasising the importance of early diagnosis and treatment to improve bone health and reduce the risk of future fractures. Men are often less likely to seek help after a fracture, despite having a higher mortality rate and potential underlying health issues following a fracture.