A KEIGHLEY woman who campaigns to raise awareness of the threat posted by osteoporosis helped provide information to the public at a special event this month.

Christine Sharp, from Riddlesden, was among the group attending the information stall in the main foyer at Bradford Royal Infirmary on December 7.

The stall was organised by the BRI's Fracture Liaison Service which was one year old at the end of November.

Mrs Sharp herself has osteoporosis and has had to contend with multiple fractures. She is a volunteer and ambassador for the National Osteoporosis Society.

Commenting on the afternoon event at BRI she said: "We were raising awareness of the fracture risks due to osteoporosis.

"It was a good event because we were able to approach a lot of people and hopefully save them from going down this very painful route.

"National Osteoporosis Society is a very small charity but we have such a big job to do.

"Osteoporosis doesn't seem to grab the sort of attention and publicity that it needs."

Janine Connor, Fracture Liaison Service sister, said this service had dealt with more than 1,100 patients since it was established a year ago.

She said the information stall gave people details on how they can steer clear of osteoporosis by improving their diet and lifestyle.

Members of the public could also complete an online assessment tool to see whether they were at risk of developing this fragile bone condition.