Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town has announced plans to amend the Health Bill to require a delivery plan for universal fracture liaison services.
The Labour peer challenged the Government's reliance on local provision and said a stronger national push was necessary to meet the commitment for coverage across England by 2030.
Health minister Baroness Merron said the number of services had increased from 73 in 2024 to 78 in 2025, according to the latest fracture liaison service database analysis.
The services identify people at risk of further fragility fractures and can support diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis. Ministers are also investing in bone-density scanning capacity.
Baroness Merron said the Department of Health and Social Care was working with NHS England to keep secondary fracture prevention a priority. Policy options include using a forthcoming frailty and dementia framework to set local targets for integrated care boards.
Hayter said she would table her amendment after the Bill's second reading. The Government has maintained its 2030 commitment but has not accepted her proposal for a statutory plan.
