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Politics & Current Affairs / Re: National Health Service
« Last post by Ian on August 23, 2024, 12:39:10 pm »
Quote from: SteveH on August 23, 2024, 10:30:08 am
Quote from: Ian on August 22, 2024, 04:27:25 pm
It's often true that with Tories, although the expenditure on vital infrastructure seems significant, surprising albeit predictable, things emerge. 

Ian, can you spell it out for me, is this purely a data company and how would it help the NHS?, also outsourcing millions to an American company, when it could put to better use in the UK. 

Well, it's the usual problem: colossal quantities of tax-payers cash has been handed over to US companies without scrutiny or competitive tendering and the plan is to allow these companies unfettered access to patient details. The motive is almost always financial and tracking who, exactly, benefits from this outpouring of cash is very difficult when dealing with the US.

This quote sums things up rather nicely:

"Sam Smith, coordinator at health privacy campaign group medConfidential, said: "The culture of cover-up continues. NHS England will only offer privacy, transparency, or be trustworthy when they're forced to by legal action. NHS England will do to Palantir what the Post Office did to Fujitsu." "


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The Three Towns Forum / Re: The forum and its future: your views.
« Last post by Ian on August 23, 2024, 12:19:39 pm »
Thanks to everyone for your offers. As has been suggested if we set this year's contribution at £20.00 I will make up the shortfall.

Details are as follows:

1. By hand / cash:

This should be left in a sealed envelope, marked "FAO Sian - Manager Food and Beverages" and handed into reception at the St George hotel. Please include a note showing your name (forum name is fine).

2. By direct bank transfer: your online banking service will have a record of the a/c no you used last year, which hasn't changed, and the name of the recipient. Please send me a personal message if you cannot locate any of the information.

Once again many thanks to all who are contributing:

TT
Hammy
Robert 2020
Mull
Tellytubby
Hugo
DVT
Michael W
SAJ
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Politics & Current Affairs / Re: Financial matters....Energy bills to go up by 10% from October
« Last post by SteveH on August 23, 2024, 10:38:10 am »
Energy bills to go up by 10% from October - use our calculator to see what your increase will be
Ofgem admits the price cap is going to be 'extremely difficult' for many households - and another rise is expected

Energy regulator Ofgem has this morning urged consumers to 'shop around' as it confirmed what many households feared, a 10% increase in the price cap for gas and electricity. From October 1 the cap will rise by £149 for a typical household in England, Scotland and Wales.

Updated every three months, the price limit is set by the regulator based on several factors, including wholesale energy prices. The increase means many households could be going into the colder months facing higher bills than from April this year.

cont https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/energy-bills-to-go-up-by-10-from-october-use-our-calculator-to-see-what-your-increase-will-be?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589
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Three Towns Policing Issues / Re: North Wales Community Alert
« Last post by SteveH on August 23, 2024, 10:34:30 am »
We have received further reports of fake QR codes being placed on car parking machines and electric vehicle charging points across Conwy and Denbighshire. It is probable that it will spread to other parts of North Wales too.

Criminals often place stickers with their fake QR codes on them over the genuine QR codes. This is known as ‘quishing’ and the criminal’s fake QR code will take you to a fake website that will steal your financial and personal information. In addition to taking your money via the fake website, criminals will also capture your bank details and possibly other sensitive information such as passwords, financial data, or personally identifiable information (PII). That information can also be used for other purposes, such as identity theft, financial fraud, or ransomware."

Acting Detective Sergeant Roheryn Evans, from the North Wales Police Cyber Crime Team, said: “Criminals are always looking to exploit any means to trick people into providing their personal data, bank details or passwords. As with all other cybercrime, consider who is asking you to click on a QR code and whether or not the originator is genuine. Never provide personal information unless it is a trusted source.”

Advice when using QR codes:
Always check for tampered QR codes (stickers) before scanning. Some QR codes in open spaces (like stations and car parks) could be risky.
If in doubt, do not scan a code and use a search engine to find the official website or app for the organisation you need to make a payment to.
When scanning a QR code, use the QR-scanner built into your camera, or one that comes with your phone, as opposed to using a downloaded app from an app store.
If you receive an email with a QR code in it, and you're asked to scan it, you should exercise caution as police are seeing an increase in these types of 'quishing' attacks.
You should always check your bank accounts regularly and report any suspicious activity to your bank immediately.
 
#NWPCyberSafe
Message Sent By
Dewi Owen
(North Wales Police, Cyber Crime Officer, North Wales)
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Politics & Current Affairs / Re: National Health Service
« Last post by SteveH on August 23, 2024, 10:30:08 am »
Quote from: Ian on August 22, 2024, 04:27:25 pm
It's often true that with Tories, although the expenditure on vital infrastructure seems significant, surprising albeit predictable, things emerge. 

Ian, can you spell it out for me, is this purely a data company and how would it help the NHS?, also outsourcing millions to an American company, when it could put to better use in the UK. 


PS
Welsh hospital waiting lists reach record high, figures show
cont https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/24535916.welsh-hospital-waiting-lists-reach-record-high-figures-show/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589
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Politics & Current Affairs / Re: The Great British Weather Debate
« Last post by Hugo on August 23, 2024, 10:15:13 am »
The storm didn't seem as bad last night as it was the night before, yet it was still strong enough to snap a large branch off this tree
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Politics & Current Affairs / Re: National Health Service
« Last post by Ian on August 22, 2024, 04:27:25 pm »
It's often true that with Tories, although the expenditure on vital infrastructure seems significant, surprising albeit predictable, things emerge. 
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Politics & Current Affairs / Re: National Health Service
« Last post by Ian on August 22, 2024, 12:29:06 pm »
Two paragraphs stand out:

 "However, significant challenges remain for a service which continues to operate in highly challenging conditions.

"Whilst some of these challenges are not unique to this service, there are still actions for the health board to take to lessen the impact of these on the service and ensure a coherent and robust whole-system approach is taken to improving the flow of patients through the ED.

Couple of questions: are any of the highly challenging conditions related to funding? Secondly,  if there are still actions for the health board to take have these been spelt out to and debated with the management responsible? If not, why not?

Very easy to criticise but less easy to identify solutions...

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Local News & Discussion / Re: Re. TIPS FOR YOUR HOME....Welsh Ambulance plea for safer Bank Holiday
« Last post by SteveH on August 22, 2024, 09:52:01 am »
The public are advised to collect repeat prescriptions before the start of the three-day weekend and ensure that household first aid kits are thoroughly stocked to deal with minor ailments at home.

The Trust has recommended people use the NHS 111 Wales website to check symptoms or call 111 if they remain uncertain about their condition.

cont https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/24533094.welsh-ambulance-services-plea-safer-bank-holidays/
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Politics & Current Affairs / Re: NHS...Tangible and positive’ progress at Glan Clwyd’s emergency department
« Last post by SteveH on August 22, 2024, 09:48:27 am »
THE emergency department (ED) at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd has been de-escalated from its “service requiring significant improvement” status following a new inspection.

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) identified the Bodelwyddan hospital’s ED as a service requiring significant improvement in May 2022.

But after an inspection between April 29 and May 1, 2024, HIW has filed a new report recommending that the ED be de-escalated.

The report recognised the work which has been done by Glan Clwyd’s clinical leaders to improve the ED.
https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/24533931.tangible-positive-progress-glan-clwyds-emergency-department/
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