Monday 4th February 2008
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MP Pledges to Support Hip Fracture Patients
Celia Barlow MP helps people suffering from Hip Fractures

Local MP, Celia Barlow, has pledged her support for an innovative new programme which will dramatically improve the lives of people suffering from hip fracture in Hove.

Over 70,000 people suffer from a hip fracture every year in the UK, and the number is likely to double as the population ages.  This costs the NHS a staggering £1.8bn a year.  The National Hip Fracture Database is a new scheme which will allow local hospitals to improve the standard of hip fracture care in Hove and Portslade.

Celia Barlow MP said: ‘Hip fracture can have a hugely detrimental effect to the lives of thousands of people.  It is becoming increasingly possible to improve standards of care and the National Hip Fracture Database can become a vital measure in addressing the impact of hip fracture.’

The National Hip Fracture Database will collect and analyse data on the treatment of hip fractures in hospitals throughout the country to ensure the best standards of care are being observed. 

Editor’s notes:
1. The National Hip Fracture Database is a joint initiative between the British Geeriatric Society and the British Orthopaedic Association.  Please contact www.bgs.org.uk and www.boa.ac.uk