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Scottish Government
Medical Research Council
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Wellcome Trust
British Heart Foundation

Improving the health of future generations

Welcome to UK Biobank

Have you received your letter inviting you to participate in UK Biobank? Taking part in UK Biobank's unique research project is easy to do. You can confirm your appointment time (or cancel it) online now. Just click the 'confirm' button below or above. A map and more information about your visit to an assessment centre are also a click away. If you want more information or to change your appointment time, that's simple too - just call our Participant Resource Centre on the number above (Monday to Saturday 8am-7pm, calls are recorded). UK Biobank has Quality Management System Standard ISO 9001:2008 accreditation.

If you are looking for more information about the project, just follow the links on the left.

Winter weather - thank you to all those participants who have struggled through the bad weather to make their appointment. If you are unable to attend, please remember to rearrange your appointment by calling our free phone help line on 0800 0 276 276.

425,036 people are already helping.

11am Tuesday 9 February 2010

Have you been asked to take part in UK Biobank's on-line diet questionnaire?

Ethics & Governance Council public meeting and discussion: Sheffield 22 March 2010

Top accolade for UK Biobank Chairman

Received an invitation and have some questions? Take a look at our frequently asked questions or call us on free phone 8am-7pm 0800 0 276 276.

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