Printed resources
To help us make the best use of our limited resources, we encourage everyone to download our health information leaflets as free PDF files. These files can be viewed on your computer, printed or emailed to your patients.
Printed resources are still available for people who need them, especially people who may not have access to online information.
To ensure as many people as possible can continue to access our free resources, please only order what you need. To manage demand, there is also a limit on how many resources you can order each year.
The following printed resources are available to order, for free.
ROS health information card
A handy wallet-sized card with a link and QR code to our wide range of online information and resources. This is ideal for your patients who have access to the internet.
Maximum order quantity: 800 cards per calendar year
An introduction to osteoporosis
This leaflet is for your patients if they have been recently diagnosed with osteoporosis or have started an osteoporosis medicine. It includes information about:
how osteoporosis develops
risk factors for osteoporosis and fractures
how osteoporosis is diagnosed
recovering from fractures
how to reduce the risk of fractures, including healthy lifestyle changes
bone-strengthening medicines
ROS information and support services.
Maximum order quantity: 300 copies per calendar year
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Healthy living for strong bones
This leaflet is for your patients if they are at risk of or have osteoporosis. It includes information about:
healthy eating
calcium
vitamin D (including supplements)
exercise
ROS information and support services.
Maximum order quantity: 300 copies per calendar year
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Easy read booklets
Our Easy Read booklets use simple language and pictures to help your patients understand their bones and osteoporosis. They are also available to read in Arabic, Bengali, Gujarati, Punjabi and Urdu. These booklets are currently only available to download.
Easy Read - Healthy living for strong bones
This Easy Read booklet is for your patients if they are at risk of or have osteoporosis. It includes information about:
healthy eating
calcium
vitamin D (including supplements)
exercise
ROS information and support services.
Downloads
- Easy read - Healthy living for strong bones
- Easy read - Healthy living for strong bones (Arabic)
- Easy read - Healthy living for strong bones (Bengali)
- Easy read - Healthy living for strong bones (Gujarati)
- Easy read - Healthy living for strong bones (Urdu)
- Easy read - Healthy living for strong bones (Punjabi)
Easy Read - All about osteoporosis and bones
This Easy Read booklet is for your patients if they have been recently diagnosed with osteoporosis or have started an osteoporosis medicine. It includes information about:
how osteoporosis develops
risk factors for osteoporosis and fractures
how osteoporosis is diagnosed
recovering from fractures
how to reduce the risk of fractures, including healthy lifestyle changes
bone-strengthening medicines
ROS information and support services.
Downloads
- Easy read - All about osteoporosis and bones
- Easy read - All about osteoporosis and bones (Arabic)
- Easy read - All about osteoporosis and bones (Bengali)
- Easy read - All about osteoporosis and bones (Gujarati)
- Easy read - All about osteoporosis and bones (Urdu)
- Easy read - All about osteoporosis and bones (Punjabi)
QR code and standard text
If you'd like to signpost to our online information and resources in your patient letters, you can download the QR code and use the standard text below.
For more useful information and support with osteoporosis and bone health, visit the Royal Osteoporosis Society website at theros.org.uk/info
Download the QR code
Audio recordings
Your patients may find it helpful to listen to our specialist nurses read An introduction to osteoporosis and Healthy living for strong bones.
Listen to the recordings and share the link with your patients on Soundcloud.
Booklets and resources
We have a wide range of booklets and resources available to download and either email to your patients or, if preferred, printed for them. View our full list of downloadable booklets and resources.
Videos
We have a number of videos, developed alongside (and featuring) people with lived experience of osteoporosis and fractures. Several of our videos have the option to select subtitles in Bengali, Gujarati, Punjabi, Urdu or Welsh.
Subjects include:
Osteoporosis - what it is, and how it's diagnosed and treated
Spinal fractures - what they are, living with them and their emotional impact
Exercise
You will find videos throughout our health information webpages.
You can also watch our Bone Matters videos with leading experts in osteoporosis and bone health. And our Specialist Osteoporosis Helpline Nurses answer frequently asked questions.
BoneMed Online service
BoneMed Online is a free digital service from the Royal Osteoporosis Society that supports patients in the UK that are starting or switching osteoporosis medicines.
The service provides clear, trusted guidance tailored to each patient’s prescribed medicine, along with practical tips and regular check-ins over 12 months. It helps patients understand their treatment, feel confident, and stay on track.
It’s quick and easy to direct your patients to BoneMed Online. Ask them to register online at theros.org.uk/joinbonemed
Read more about BoneMed Online and access free resources.
About our health information
Our health information is written by the health information team. It is based on the latest reliable evidence and is reviewed by healthcare professionals and people living with osteoporosis. We make every reasonable effort to ensure the content is accurate and up-to-date.
Our information is not intended to replace the medical advice provided by a doctor or other healthcare professional. ROS is not responsible for and has no liability for misinterpretation, misuse of information, loss or damage arising from any reliance on or use of the information.
You'll find the date when the information was last reviewed at the end of each publication. Please check your stock from time to time, to make sure you're using the latest versions. Our website should always have the most recent versions available to download.
Any comments?
We are constantly developing our health information to ensure it's as useful – and usable – as possible. We always welcome feedback from health professionals and other subject experts. If you have any comments on our resources, or suggestions for easier ways to share them with your patients, please email us at health.info@theros.org.uk. Thank you.
