Karen Windle
@profwindle.bsky.social
Professor of Healthcare Research & Impact at the University of Ulster. Ageing, dementia, person-centred care, integrated care, health and care processes and policy. All views etc.
I think we can all quote examples of challenges with RECs stemming from either paternalism or moving from their ethics lane into scholastic merit. While the RECs are essential for research, perhaps it’s time to have a more transparent conversation around bias and boundaries. 👇
If you serve on a Research Ethics Committee please read our editorial:
'Recovery Philosophy, Mental Health Nursing Research and the Challenge of Paternalism in Research Ethics Committees'
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'Recovery Philosophy, Mental Health Nursing Research and the Challenge of Paternalism in Research Ethics Committees'
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November 23, 2025 at 12:11 PM
I think we can all quote examples of challenges with RECs stemming from either paternalism or moving from their ethics lane into scholastic merit. While the RECs are essential for research, perhaps it’s time to have a more transparent conversation around bias and boundaries. 👇
"After Husband’s conviction, .. victims sued for compensation, ...the Home Office fought every allegation. At one point, a doctor was brought forward in court to claim Young was genetically predisposed to being abused".
A government department arguing genetic predisposition to abuse.
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A government department arguing genetic predisposition to abuse.
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‘Possibly the most prolific sex offender in British history’: the inside story of the Medomsley scandal
At a youth detention centre in north-east England, the paedophile Neville Husband raped and assaulted countless boys. Why was his reign of terror allowed to go on – and why hasn’t there been a public ...
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November 20, 2025 at 9:16 AM
"After Husband’s conviction, .. victims sued for compensation, ...the Home Office fought every allegation. At one point, a doctor was brought forward in court to claim Young was genetically predisposed to being abused".
A government department arguing genetic predisposition to abuse.
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A government department arguing genetic predisposition to abuse.
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#TimBernersLee on #DesertIslandDiscs sounds a lovely man. And just how wonderful it was that he gave the #www away for free.
Nevertheless, I do still blame him for the beast of my in-box.
Nevertheless, I do still blame him for the beast of my in-box.
November 16, 2025 at 10:48 AM
#TimBernersLee on #DesertIslandDiscs sounds a lovely man. And just how wonderful it was that he gave the #www away for free.
Nevertheless, I do still blame him for the beast of my in-box.
Nevertheless, I do still blame him for the beast of my in-box.
Writing a bid and, I think I'm at this stage.
November 12, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Writing a bid and, I think I'm at this stage.
Having just sold my house and dealing with its administration, I have a dream.
I dream that utility/ insurance companies won't have automated answering to which you have to repeat your postcode five times.
I dream that utility companies respect their customers.
Unlikely. #FirstWorldProblems
I dream that utility/ insurance companies won't have automated answering to which you have to repeat your postcode five times.
I dream that utility companies respect their customers.
Unlikely. #FirstWorldProblems
November 12, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Having just sold my house and dealing with its administration, I have a dream.
I dream that utility/ insurance companies won't have automated answering to which you have to repeat your postcode five times.
I dream that utility companies respect their customers.
Unlikely. #FirstWorldProblems
I dream that utility/ insurance companies won't have automated answering to which you have to repeat your postcode five times.
I dream that utility companies respect their customers.
Unlikely. #FirstWorldProblems
I have realised that it takes me an hour and a half to clean the house. It takes the same time whether that’s done once a week or every other week. Moving forward it will be every other week. #IHateHoovering.
October 12, 2025 at 3:56 PM
I have realised that it takes me an hour and a half to clean the house. It takes the same time whether that’s done once a week or every other week. Moving forward it will be every other week. #IHateHoovering.
I was scoffing the Amber wind warning that we have in place here as it rained all morning and into the afternoon. Have now changed my mind; really high wind speed. To all those in #NorthernIreland and #Scotland, hope that you're able to stay safe.
October 3, 2025 at 3:25 PM
I was scoffing the Amber wind warning that we have in place here as it rained all morning and into the afternoon. Have now changed my mind; really high wind speed. To all those in #NorthernIreland and #Scotland, hope that you're able to stay safe.
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Just to be clear:
- Paracetamol does not cause autism.
- Sadiq Khan is not introducing Sharia law in the UK
- We do not have a massive free speech problem here.
- Britain is not on the verge of civil war.
These are not controversial subjects or contested, they're just not true.
- Paracetamol does not cause autism.
- Sadiq Khan is not introducing Sharia law in the UK
- We do not have a massive free speech problem here.
- Britain is not on the verge of civil war.
These are not controversial subjects or contested, they're just not true.
September 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Just to be clear:
- Paracetamol does not cause autism.
- Sadiq Khan is not introducing Sharia law in the UK
- We do not have a massive free speech problem here.
- Britain is not on the verge of civil war.
These are not controversial subjects or contested, they're just not true.
- Paracetamol does not cause autism.
- Sadiq Khan is not introducing Sharia law in the UK
- We do not have a massive free speech problem here.
- Britain is not on the verge of civil war.
These are not controversial subjects or contested, they're just not true.
Listening to the vile, bizarre musings of Trump, I’ve only used the ‘C’ word quite so much when listening to Johnson; and even then, I’ve never, ever used it so much.
September 23, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Listening to the vile, bizarre musings of Trump, I’ve only used the ‘C’ word quite so much when listening to Johnson; and even then, I’ve never, ever used it so much.
See that #JustinWebb is demonstrating his complete lack of humanity on Radio4 today.
September 23, 2025 at 7:24 AM
See that #JustinWebb is demonstrating his complete lack of humanity on Radio4 today.
Done for the day 🍺
September 19, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Done for the day 🍺
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Research matters 🧪
by @tomgauld.bsky.social
by @tomgauld.bsky.social
September 16, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Research matters 🧪
by @tomgauld.bsky.social
by @tomgauld.bsky.social
And this one is because I’m waiting to hear if we have exchanged contracts.
September 12, 2025 at 12:24 PM
And this one is because I’m waiting to hear if we have exchanged contracts.
Yes, I am doing a title and abstract screening of 2,247 papers. 👇
September 11, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Yes, I am doing a title and abstract screening of 2,247 papers. 👇
THat #Mandelson supported Epstein after his initial charges and sentencing for child sexual abuse is totally unsurprising. Few of the powerful (men and women) ever listen to the victims/ survivors.
September 11, 2025 at 7:44 AM
THat #Mandelson supported Epstein after his initial charges and sentencing for child sexual abuse is totally unsurprising. Few of the powerful (men and women) ever listen to the victims/ survivors.
I need to clone myself (even if that does strike fear into my enemies and friends alike).
September 10, 2025 at 2:56 PM
I need to clone myself (even if that does strike fear into my enemies and friends alike).
The odious Johnson rather shot himself in the foot with the following comment: "The Guardian should change its name to Pravda.” After all, Pravda means 'Truth'.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Boris Johnson under pressure to explain how private office follows funding rules
Office is part-funded by public duty costs allowance, which should only be used to support public work of former PMs
www.theguardian.com
September 10, 2025 at 11:43 AM
The odious Johnson rather shot himself in the foot with the following comment: "The Guardian should change its name to Pravda.” After all, Pravda means 'Truth'.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
I hadn’t realised that Linehan was sending (what seems to be) vile messages to *a child*; the complainant was aged 17. Why is he being supported by such high profile people (JK Rowling for one)?https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/sep/04/graham-linehan-trans-teenager-court?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
Graham Linehan ‘relentlessly’ posted abuse about trans teenager, court told
Prosecution tells hearing Father Ted writer’s posts about Sophia Brooks, 18, were ‘oppressive and unacceptable’
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September 4, 2025 at 5:21 PM
I hadn’t realised that Linehan was sending (what seems to be) vile messages to *a child*; the complainant was aged 17. Why is he being supported by such high profile people (JK Rowling for one)?https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/sep/04/graham-linehan-trans-teenager-court?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
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If you listen to one speech today, let it be this: Jamie Raskin introducing Farage, who is about to speak in support of Trump.
Jamie Raskin dubs Farage a
"Putin loving free speech imposter and Trump sycophant"
m.youtube.com/watch?v=mpBA...
"Putin loving free speech imposter and Trump sycophant"
m.youtube.com/watch?v=mpBA...
HEATED DEBATE: Rep. Jamie Raskin DESTROYS Nigel Farage in Explosive Capitol Hill Clash | AC1G
YouTube video by DRM News
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September 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM
If you listen to one speech today, let it be this: Jamie Raskin introducing Farage, who is about to speak in support of Trump.
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Pay attention to where you pay attention.
September 1, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Pay attention to where you pay attention.
Pleased that some of Linehan's tweets are being properly explored. While he is generally hateful towards the trans community, some of his past and present tweets have been simply threatening. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Father Ted creator Graham Linehan arrested over posts on transgender issues
Comedy writer intercepted by five armed officers at Heathrow after flying in from Arizona
www.theguardian.com
September 2, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Pleased that some of Linehan's tweets are being properly explored. While he is generally hateful towards the trans community, some of his past and present tweets have been simply threatening. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
“Give me a ping Vassily, just one ping”.
August 31, 2025 at 5:32 PM
“Give me a ping Vassily, just one ping”.
We're doing some fascinating work @denpruexeter.bsky.social - have a look 👇
August 28, 2025 at 10:16 AM
We're doing some fascinating work @denpruexeter.bsky.social - have a look 👇