Fracture Liaison Service

Definition/Description

We are a multi-disciplinary team consisting of nurses, clinical support staff and Admin support

Red Flag Symptoms

The FLS is not a primary prevention service and can only see people that have fractured. 

Any immediate support for fractures refer to UTC/Fracture clinic

For parenteral treatment advice and support refer to Metabolic Bone Team

Exclude Red Flag Symptoms

Urgent response refer to fracture clinic/Emergency care

DO NOT REFER

  • Under 50 years of age
  • Traumatic injury

Guidelines on Management

  • Identification and diagnose of Osteoporosis
  • Links with other healthcare professionals and referrals on – Metabolic bone, GP’s, Hip fracture nurse, Royal Osteoporosis Society.
  • Initiation on bone protection therapy
  • 4- and 12-month reviews

Open access to service for advice and support.

Referral Criteria/Information

  • Clients must be registered with a Hull GP or East Riding GP
  • Adult 50+
  • Fragility fracture
  • New diagnosis of Osteoporosis

Referrals

NHS E-Referral

Email referral form to CHCP.247111@nhs.net

Information to Include

Please make sure the referral form is fully completed. The service will triage and if appropriate perform an assessment leading to an individual intervention plan looking to reduce future fracture risk.

Additional Resources & Reference

CHCP Hull and ERY Fracture Liaison Service - Guidance for referrers 2024

Associated Policies

There are no associated policies.

Specialties

There are no associated specialties.

Places covered by

  • East Riding
  • Hull

Hospital Trusts

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Date created: 29/07/2025, 10:39
Last modified: 29/07/2025, 10:39
Date of review: 01/01/2027