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UK Biobank has my data, but I’m not worried. I know the benefits are too great to consider pulling out | Polly Toynbee
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UK Biobank has my data, but I’m not worried. I know the benefits are too great to consider pulling out | Polly Toynbee

  • UK Biobank faced a security scare in China, but no names or NHS numbers were exposed.
  • Toynbee says the data's benefits for medical research far outweigh the breach concerns.
  • The NHS is praised as the best storehouse for lifelong health data, enabling wide research.
  • Researchers warn about AI privacy risks and potential de-anonymisation of data.
  • Public sentiment shows only modest withdrawal requests from Biobank after reassurance.
  • The piece urges continued public participation in Our Future Health to bolster research.
  • The article notes survey fatigue as a challenge to long-term data projects.
  • Longitudinal studies have historically informed on smoking, education, and cot deaths.
  • Use My Data advocates for trustworthy, transparent data systems among patients.
  • The article frames the breach as a test of balancing security with scientific progress.
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Unwell man stabbed stranger after Kent NHS mental health failings
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Unwell man stabbed stranger after Kent NHS mental health failings

  • The stabbing occurred in 2020 after the care system failed to provide an in-person assessment.
  • The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman found a series of trust failings in the year before the attack.
  • The ombudsman suggested better mental health treatment could have prevented the incident.
  • The trust apologized for care that did not meet expected standards and said it strengthened community services.
  • The mother reported concerning behavior to mental health services during the Covid pandemic.
  • Police were advised to respond, rather than developing a care plan at that time.
  • Three phone calls from a care team occurred but no in-person follow-up before discharge.
  • The stabbing victim was described as a man in his 30s; the attacker was later identified as a vulnerable man.
  • The article notes ongoing coverage from BBC Kent and related health and mental health stories.
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