Resources & Support

The leading Irish charity for people with osteoporosis. Provides a helpline, patient information, and advocacy for better osteoporosis services in Ireland.

Helpline: 01 637 5050

The HSE website provides information on accessing bone density testing, doctor services, specialist referrals, and public hospital services across Ireland.

Provides Irish dietary reference values for calcium, Vitamin D, and other nutrients relevant to bone health.

Free HSE smoking cessation service. Smoking is a significant risk factor for osteoporosis — quitting helps protect your bones.

Irish exercise and wellness programme supporting older adults. Regular physical activity is one of the most effective ways to maintain bone density and reduce fall risk.

The world's leading non-governmental organisation dedicated to osteoporosis prevention. Provides extensive patient education resources.

US-based organisation with comprehensive patient education resources on osteoporosis, treatment, and nutrition.

WHO fracture risk assessment tool. Calculate your 10-year fracture probability. Select Ireland as your country.

Provides high-quality patient information resources, including guides to DXA scans, medication, and living with osteoporosis.

Canada's leading osteoporosis organisation, with comprehensive patient education, clinical guidelines, and resources on diagnosis, treatment, and fracture prevention.

Trusted, evidence-based patient information on osteoporosis from one of the world's leading medical centres. Covers symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment.

Irish mental health charity providing support for depression and anxiety, which can accompany a chronic condition like osteoporosis.

Information and advocacy for older people in Ireland, including advice on home care, benefits, and community support.

Free, confidential emotional support available 24/7. Call 116 123.

Freephone: 116 123 (24/7)