Steve Barclay hints that toilets could be fitted with microchips

2022-11-29

Now the Government’s spying on us… in the BATHROOM: Health Secretary Steve Barclay hints that toilets could be fitted with chips to detect conditions through our urine

Health Minister Steve Barclay said chips on urinals could help detect illnesses
He called for a national discussion around health data to improve NHS services
But Labour panned the urinal plans, saying the idea was ‘taking the p**s’

A minister has suggested that spying on urine could help improve the nation’s health.

Health Minister Steve Barclay told the Spectator’s Health conference that putting microchips on urinals could help people discover that they are ill.

The chips would analyse the urine and would be able to tell if someone had a condition.

Many illnesses can be discovered from urine, including sexually transmitted diseases and kidney problems.

Health Minister Steve Barclay said the microchips could help to detect illnesses in people’s urine so that the NHS could treat them earlier

The microchips would be able to detect illnesses in people’s urine, before they were aware that they had a condition

Mr Barclay called for a national discussion around health data and compared the toilet-based plans to sharing information on Facebook or Instagram.

‘I think if patients want to be able to get early treatment and are therefore willing to lean on their data, providing that can be done in the right way with the right safeguards that is the conversation we should be having,’ the minister said.

But Labour said the plans were ‘taking the p**s’, according to a report from The Sun.

Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting said NHS waiting times were already down the toilet.

‘Instead he should adopt Labour’s plan, abolish non-doms and train thousands of new doctors and nurses.’

In his speech, Mr Barclay confirmed that the NHS budget will rise by £6.6billion over the next two years.

He also said that he was focused on NHS efficiency and tackling issues such as the Covid backlog.

Which diseases can be found in urine?

Several serious conditions can be detected in a person’s urine. Urine tests are often used in health check-ups to determine the cause of a problem. You can eat and drink before a urine test.

Urinary Tract Infections

Typically caused by E. Coli, Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) affect all sexes but are more prevalent in women. Symptoms include burning or painful urination, blood in the urine and strong-smelling urine.

Kidney diseases and diabetes

People suffering from Type 2 diabetes are at risk of developing microalbuminuria, or elevated quantities of albumin in the urine.

Cancer

Urine tests can detect cancer in the bladder, ureter and kidneys. Blood in urine can suggest other conditions, including kidney stones and UTIs, but can also be a symptom of some cancers.

High Blood Pressure

Urine tests can indicate whether a person’s high blood pressure is caused by an overproduction of hormones.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STIs), such as Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea can be detected through a person’s urine. The tests help determine the presence of microogranisms that cause the infections, including trichomoniasis.

A urine test can be evaluated in three ways. A visual inspection, with a dipstick or in a microscopic exam.

Source: Mayo Clinic

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