UK COMPUTER STOLEN Hospital laptop stolen - Falkirk Today:

Hospital laptop stolen

Published Date:
18 July 2008
By Deborah Punshon

A LAPTOP containing personal details of patients has been stolen from Falkirk and District Royal Infirmary.

The computer, kept in a locked cupboard which was password protected, includes the names and addresses of 89 audiology patients.

The equipment was taken during a break-in at the hospital's audiology unit.

NHS Forth Valley says it is working closely with Central Scotland Police but the laptop has still to be recovered.

The health authority said that the risk of the information being accessed from the computer was 'very low.'

Individuals whose information is being held on the database are being contacted to tell them about the theft and to offer them the support of a helpline if they have any questions.

Central Scotland Police is continuing its investigations and has appealed for anyone with information to call 01786 456000 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.