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The NHS could save £33bn a year by 2040 and prevent up to 20,600 deaths annually by improving productivity through better use of technology, staff and capital, a Health Foundation commission has found. eu1.hubs.ly/H0yvPtK0
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🚫Please stay out of open water for your own safety 💧 Cold water shock can happen even on hot days ⚠️ Hidden hazards, deep water & strong currents put lives at risk Let’s keep everyone safe — enjoy the view, but don’t go in 🙏 We have more information on the website, link in comments👇
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On #InternationalYogaDay, find a healthcare assessed app that you can work with on perfecting your technique 👌🏽: bhamcommunity.orchahealth.co…
🧘 Yoga can promote mindfulness and relaxation during times of difficulty and stress. It also supports physical well-being at all stages of life. Sunday is International #YogaDay. un.org/en/observances/yoga-d…
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DO NOT touch that keyboard. This is one of the most dangerous attacks circulating right now. This is called a ClickFix attack. It is not a CAPTCHA. It is not a verification step. It is a social engineering attack designed to make you execute malicious code on your own machine while believing you are proving you are human. Here is exactly what happens if you follow those steps. The fake page has already silently copied a malicious PowerShell command to your clipboard without you knowing. It happened the moment the page loaded. You did not click anything. You did not consent to anything. The clipboard was written to in the background by JavaScript running on the page. When you press Win + R you open the Windows Run dialog. When you press Ctrl + V you paste that malicious command directly into it. When you press Run you execute it with your own permissions on your own machine. No exploit needed. No vulnerability needed. You did it yourself. Willingly. While thinking you were completing a CAPTCHA. The payload varies. Researchers have documented ClickFix delivering infostealers, remote access trojans, and credential harvesters. The malware executes instantly and silently. By the time the Run dialog closes the damage is done. The reason this attack works so well is threefold. The fake CAPTCHA looks visually identical to a real one. The instructions sound technical and therefore trustworthy. And critically, you are the one executing the command so endpoint security tools see a legitimate user action rather than an automated attack. Real CAPTCHAs never ask you to open Run dialogs. Real CAPTCHAs never ask you to paste anything. Real CAPTCHAs never give you keyboard shortcuts. If a webpage ever asks you to press Win + R for any reason, close the tab immediately.
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Are you an aspiring researcher? The Pre-Application Support Fund could give you the extra boost you need for a successful NIHR career development application. Watch the webinar for: ➡️an understanding of the application process ➡️what the selection committee wants to see ➡️other useful application tips Watch webinar 👉 youtube.pulse.ly/4t7cm0jus5 Applications close 16 July 2026. Find out more about the scheme nihr.pulse.ly/nxx9ap6izo
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The Single Patient Record will mean NHS staff can securely see their patients’ medical history, no matter where they are treated. It will mean safer, quicker and more accurate care. 🎥 @jamesmurray_ldn explains on @BBCNews
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The government has claimed that the planned single patient record (SPR) could prevent up to 20,000 A&E visits a year and save the NHS more than £20 million annually. eu1.hubs.ly/H0vNCmL0
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Building clinical trials experience: Could you be a future leader in clinical trials research? Our Efficacy and Mechanism Evaluation (EME) Programme and Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Programme are accepting outline applications to the joint Postdoctoral Award. The proposed trial should aim to evaluate an intervention, test, technology or treatment with the potential to improve health or social care. For remits, eligibility and how to apply, please visit: nihr.ac.uk/funding/emehta-po…
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A mother’s promise: Why Black families are stepping up for health research After her daughter was diagnosed with sickle cell disease as a baby, Fatima Sanneh found herself navigating constant hospital visits, uncertainty, and noticed a troubling gap: much of the medical world isn't built with Black communities in mind. Her decision to join the @IBHOstudy was driven by her desire to give her daughter and others the best possible future.
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How might thyroid health be linked to miscarriage – even when tests appear normal? Join our free public talk with Dr @RimaDSmith (@unibirmingham) exploring new research aiming to improve care for women + families. 📅 30 June | 6–7pm | Online Register: eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-thyro…
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The NIHR has today announced a £11.6m investment to bolster the UK’s pharmacy, radiography and nursing research workforce. Read the full story: nihr.ac.uk/news/ps116m-workf…
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Save the date! Upcoming event which is for anyone in the West Midlands aiming to become a Principal Investigator and seeking practical solutions to grow their career. Sign up using the following link: ticketsource.co.uk/wm-rrdn/t…
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Ready to start your research journey? Apply for our Pre-Application Support Fund and get up to 12 months of funding to help you prepare a competitive NIHR career development award application. Funding can support your time, training, mentorship and development. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups and professions in health and care. Applications close 16 July. Apply now ⬇️nihr.ac.uk/funding/pre-appli…
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Today marks Clinical Trials Day! Every new drug or improved treatment, every life saved or made better through health or social care. They all happen because of people like you taking part in research. Together, we can help research go further, faster - developing life-changing treatments for ourselves, our loved ones and everybody. Whatever your age, gender or background, we can all be part of research. ❤️ Sign up to #BePartofResearch ⬇️ bepartofresearch.nihr.ac.uk/…
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BREAKING NEWS: The world’s first trial of a treatment for takotsubo cardiomyopathy - known as broken heart syndrome - is now underway at @aberdeenuni. The NIHR-funded and supported study will involve almost 1,000 participants from 40 hospitals across the UK. Read more 👇
New drug trial hopes to mend 'broken heart syndrome' bbc.in/4nzyFUN
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BCHC R&I retweeted
ELSA Study Sites England Scotland Ireland Wales If your child screens positive in the ELSA study, you will be invited for further testing at one of the following participating research hospitals. We will cover reasonable travel expenses for your trip. elsadiabetes.nhs.uk/study-si…
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🔎 Discover our latest research funding opportunities! Read the thread below for the newest ones, or visit our website for the full, searchable list of all open funding opportunities: nihr.ac.uk/funding-opportuni…
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🚀 We’re hiring! Join BCHC as a Virtual Ward Implementation Manager and help shape the future of patient care. If you're passionate about digital innovation in healthcare, we want to hear from you! 🔗 Apply now: tiny.cc/11tz001 #NHSJobs #BCHC #DigitalHealth #VirtualWards
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🚨⚠️🤖 Are we moving fast enough on #AI or fast enough on managing its risks❓ 🎯AI is scaling fast ➜ speed, autonomy, reach. But risk is scaling with it. In 2026, leadership in AI isn’t about who builds fastest ➜ It’s about who anticipates, governs & takes responsibility! Here’s the AI risk landscape we can’t ignore ⤵️ ⚖️ Bias & discrimination 🕵️ Privacy & surveillance 🎭 Deepfakes & disinformation 💼 Job displacement 🛡️ Security & weaponization 🔍 Lack of transparency 🌍 Environmental impact ⏳ Existential & long-term risks 💡Ignoring these doesn’t remove them. It just delays accountability. Which risk do you think we’re still underestimating❓ By/ Clarifai #ResponsibleAI #AIGovernance #AIRisk #EthicalAI #AILeadership #FutureOfAI @enilev @Jagersbergknut @TysonLester @CurieuxExplorer @GlenGilmore @chidambara09 @jeancayeux @mvollmer1 @Nicochan33 @RLDI_Lamy @pierrepinna @pchamard @Analytics_699 @mikeflache @JeromeMONANGE @kanezadiane @FrRonconi @Fabriziobustama @PawlowskiMario @theomitsa @drsharwood @kalydeoo @TAEVisionCEO @baski_LA @AnthonyRochand @smaksked @Eli_Krumova @andresvilarino @fernandolofrano @gvalan @bimedotcom @NewsNeus @domingonarvaez1 @thomas_dettling @kanezadiane @dinisguarda @FmFrancoise @nafisalam @Mhcommunicate @Corix_JC @jblefevre60 @smoothsale @amalmerzouk @PVynckier @bbailey39 @SiddharthKS @anand_narang @bamitav @NathaliaLeHen
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