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Written question asked by Alberto Costa (Conservative) on Tuesday, 19 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 May 2026. It was answered by Sharon Hodgson (Labour) on Friday, 5 June 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Fractures: Health Services

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what comparative assessment he has made of England’s progress in providing universal access to Fracture Liaison Services with Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland's.

Answer

Health is a devolved matter to Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

The Falls and Fragility Fracture Audit Programme is a clinical audit of fracture prevention care, delivered by the Royal College of Physicians. The Fracture Liaison Service database collects, measures, and reports on the care provided by Fracture Liaison Services in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The Royal College of Physicians publishes an annual report on Fracture Liaison Services in England and Wales.

Due to differences in the way the data is recorded across the nations of the United Kingdom we have not made a comparative assessment.

Our 10-Year Health Plan committed to rolling out Fracture Liaison Services across every part of England by 2030.

Integrated care boards remain well-placed to make decisions according to local need.

The renewed Women’s Health Strategy sets an expectation that integrated care boards prioritise community-based models when commissioning new fracture prevention services. 

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
2780
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Health services Northern Ireland Wales Scotland Fractures
Link
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