Resources & Support

A curated list of trustworthy organisations, tools, and services for people with osteoporosis and their families in Ireland. We are not affiliated with any of these organisations.

Irish Organisations

Irish Osteoporosis Society

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

https://www.irishosteoporosis.ie

HSE — Health Service Executive

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

https://www.hse.ie

FSAI — Food Safety Authority of Ireland

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

https://www.fsai.ie

Quit.ie

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

https://www.quit.ie

International Resources

International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF)

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

https://www.osteoporosis.foundation

Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF)

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

https://www.bonehealthandosteoporosis.org

FRAX — Fracture Risk Assessment Tool

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

https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/FRAX/

National Osteoporosis Society (UK)

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

https://theros.org.uk

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Aware

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

https://www.aware.ie

Age Action Ireland

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

https://www.ageaction.ie

Samaritans Ireland

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

Freephone: 116 123 (24/7)

https://www.samaritans.org/ireland/

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Last reviewed: February 2026 — FragilityFracture.ie Editorial Team