[2] The website states: "We provide information, support and networks for people living with osteoporosis, and work with healthcare systems to improve diagnosis and care.

[4] The society works on behalf of all those affected by the condition, to raise awareness and understanding of osteoporosis among the general public and health professionals.

[citation needed] Membership reached 13,500 in 1991 as increasing numbers of people affected by osteoporosis joined the charity for help and support.

[9] Additionally, Professor Neil Gittoes BSc PhD FRCP, Consultant Endocrinologist, is a Trustee and Chair of the Clinical and Scientific Committee.

In February 2019, the charity formally recognised its change of name to the Royal Osteoporosis Society with a launch event at the Science Museum in London.

[11] In 2006, the charity launched a programme to provide mobile DXA scanning trucks, thanks to a donation from The Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons.

Separate manifestos for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland were launched in 2009, setting out steps to improve the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care of osteoporosis.

It is a collaborative venture with patients at its heart, which brings together leading researchers, clinicians and academics in the field to advance scientific knowledge and work towards a cure for the condition.

[14] The same year, the Duchess of Cornwall wrote to British astronaut Tim Peake, thanking him for his help in osteoporosis research during his time in space.

Designed to start the conversation about bone health between the generations, the campaign focuses on the two key themes of Nutrition and Exercise.

People were also invited to share a message to their younger selves, about the importance of building strong and healthy bones during childhood and adolescence.

As a result of a 2004 inquiry report by an All Party Group of MPs and politicians with an interest in osteoporosis, the Government announced £20 million extra funding for DXA bone density scanners in England in 2005.

The charity has invested over £5 million in more than 130 projects which have enhanced knowledge and understanding of osteoporosis, leading to significant improvements in diagnosis and treatment.

[17] Results from research funded by the charity which looked at the positive effects of hopping on the bone health of older men, were widely reported in the national media.