Coventry and District Osteoporosis Support Group


About us Events Exercises Newsletter Outreach Pictures About NOS Home		About us The Coventry and District Osteoporosis Support Group was formed in September 2004. We hold regular public information meetings but do not have membership to the group itself. We encourage our audiences to join the national organization since this is the most effective way of becoming informed about osteoporosis and the latest treatments and of influencing government policy towards osteoporosis. Our aims are to offer support to people with osteoporosis, their families and carers; promote the use of exercise classes to improve bone health; raise awareness of osteoporosis and bone health among people of all ages; fundraise for research into osteoporosis, to increase understanding of the disease and improve treatment options and patient care; work with health care professionals to facilitate greater understanding of the needs of people with osteoporosis; lobby for local improvements in osteoporosis diagnosis and treatment. Our committee of 10 meets about every two months to plan meetings and other events, at a committee member's house. We meet each other socially over a restaurant meal at least once a year. We are always looking for new committee members, especially to help with publicity, but the roles and responsibilities vary enormously and can be as little as helping at public meetings. If you are keen, please contact Lynne Adams. We are a Fairtrade organisation Belonging to the Coventry Fairtrade network means that we serve Fairtrade tea, coffee and biscuits at all of our public meetings. Our Catering Organiser (and Minutes Secretary) Chris Spiers is seen here receiving our Fairtrade certificate from the Lord Mayor of Coventry.