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Tai Chi

Rhona Galway & Pamela McNutt Physiotherapists and Tai Chi experts gave an excellent introduction to Tai Chi at the Support Group meeting on 16/1/2008.

Their "taster" generated such interest that we have added a link to an excellent Tai Chi website that we hope will help you develop your interest and hopefully, might improve your flexibility and wellbeing!

Click here for more info

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Appeal for local volunteers-

As the contents of this site demonstrate, there are many activities and responsibilities associated with running the local support group. Because of this commitment we need as much help as we can get to deliver the best support for patients with osteoporosis in Northern Ireland.

Could you spare a few hours each month to support the group?

If so, please use the contact link above to get in touch.

Many Thanks!

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The National Osteoporosis Society (NOS) is the only national charity dedicated to improving the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of this fragile bone disease.

The Belfast NOS Support Group is one of many local support groups in the U.K. that exists to offer support and advice to people with osteoporosis and to raise awareness of the condition and general bone health. The group also supports research into osteoporosis by organising fundraising events.

To be kept up to date with the Belfast Group's events and activities or if you want to get involved in any way Click Here to be added to our mailing list.

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Latest Local News-

It has been a period of significant change for the Northern Ireland health service, with the implementation of RPA and for Northern Ireland as a whole with the establishment of the new assembly.

In representing the group, the members of the committee, supported and guided by the national organization, hope to use this period of change to push the needs of patients further up the local political agenda.

We are aware that members have many other commitments in their busy lives and we have again endeavored to create a balanced and interesting mixture of topics for the meetings next year. If you have any ideas or comments regarding the meetings these would be welcomed.

The group will be organizing a number of fund raising events for the coming years and members will be informed of the details closer to the time. We will be joining in the national “Big Bone Walk” on Sunday 23rd September and plan a Murder Mystery evening in the autumn to coincide with World Osteoporosis Day. Please keep room in your diary for both of these.

For a copy of the Chairs report click here.

Thank you for all of your support.