Tag: NHS
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Japan’s Petabit Internet Speed: What It Means for Everyday Life
1) Introduction – What Just Happened? Japan’s scientists have smashed the internet speed record, moving data at 1.02 petabits per second (Pb/s) across nearly 1,800 km of fibre. That’s equal to 125 terabytes per second. ➡️ To picture this: imagine downloading the entire Netflix library in seconds, or every single UK NHS medical record in…
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Spotting the Strain: When Debt and Mental Health Intersect, the use of data driven insights can be impactful
According to Community Care, Debt doesn’t just weigh heavily on bank statements—it can take an enormous emotional toll, especially when a person is already navigating the fragile terrain of mental distress. According to Community Care’s “Debt and mental illness: how to spot if someone is struggling,” early signs can include missed payments, skipping meals, unchecked…
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A Lifeline by Phone: How Two Lives Were Lifted Through Friendship, using Technology
Meet Sandra, 69, who’s spent nearly 30 years in her south-west England bungalow. Her world became smaller when her beloved husband, Don, passed away after 43 years together. Battling osteoporosis and breathing difficulties, Sandra found herself cut off—her neighbours had moved on, and social outings became impossible. She reached out to Samaritans, who gently encouraged…