Dave Nichols

Communications professional. Enjoy talking and writing. Proud to be with @dayonetrauma. Former journo. Part-time runner. Full-time husband & dad. Views my own.

[Day One Trauma Support @DayOneTrauma]

It's Major Trauma Awareness Week and we're delighted to share our ‘Dear me’ campaign.

Dear me is a powerful and enlightening glimpse into what it’s like coping with life-changing injury, and an inspiring insight into rebuilding life after major trauma.

https://t.co/5xdTNcaGq6

[Day One Trauma Support @DayOneTrauma]

“I read about what Day One do to help people who have had really traumatic changes in their lives and I was inspired to take part.”

This lovely feedback is from Louise, who took part in 100k in June on her horses Dinky and Luna, raising a fantastic £225 for Day One!

[Dave Nichols @DaveNichols85]

A wonderful opportunity to come and join the team and help us reach more people who need our support!

[Day One Trauma Support @DayOneTrauma]

Our comms manager Dave can often be seen in his beautiful orange hoodie 🧡🧡
From events, to snapping people on his mobile phone.
We're currently looking for a marketing & communications officer to join Dave & the team.
📆 Deadline 8 July
👀 https://t.co/mSpkgLGhyl
@Char_Horizons

[Dave Nichols @DaveNichols85]

A fantastic opportunity to come and work with me 🙌 DM me if you'd like to chat or see our website for more info. Let's make a positive change in this world together! 💙🧡

[Day One Trauma Support @DayOneTrauma]

We're growing our communications and fundraising team 🙌

We're looking for a Marketing & Communications Officer and a Fundraising Assistant to join us. Find out more and apply: https://t.co/mSpkgLGhyl

[Dave Nichols @DaveNichols85]

Great to be out of the office/home today for @DayOneTrauma with the lovely team from Vertu Jaguar Land Rover ⛳

[Day One Trauma Support @DayOneTrauma]

We’re at @headingleygolf today with @VertuMotors for their charity golf day ⛳️ Thanks to everyone for their support, including former @englandcricket & @bbcstrictly winner @DGoughie 💙🧡

[Day One Trauma Support @DayOneTrauma]

We’re at @headingleygolf today with @VertuMotors for their charity golf day ⛳️ Thanks to everyone for their support, including former @englandcricket & @bbcstrictly winner @DGoughie 💙🧡

[Day One Trauma Support @DayOneTrauma]

It's Mental Health Awareness Week and we'd like to talk about the impact life-changing injuries have on mental health.

A group of people with experience of major trauma have created resources based on techniques they found helpful during their recovery 👇
https://t.co/fYtEFoGtO4

[Day One Trauma Support @DayOneTrauma]

Last week our Outreach Worker Amanda got to meet some of the team on the Stroke and Neuro Rehab Ward at Dewsbury and District Hospital @MidYorkshireNHS
Thank you for all you do for major trauma patients, and for helping us reach them and their families when they need us most 💙🧡

[Day One Trauma Support @DayOneTrauma]

What have you got planned this sunny weekend? 😎

Make sure signing up for our 100k in June challenge is top of your list ✔️
Complete 100 kilometres your way and help people with catastrophic injuries rebuild their lives 🧡

https://t.co/UDul1hMNVh

[martha lane fox @Marthalanefox]

Thanks ⁦@guardian⁩ for writing @ my mountain challenge- 1 down, 2 to go - pls help me by donating ⁦@DayOneTrauma⁩ ⁦@AbilityNet⁩ ⁦@i_amthecode⁩ ⁦@HoratiosGarden⁩
Up was ok, down was tough and today is sore but money helps! https://t.co/AVeUoA68dw

[Day One Trauma Support @DayOneTrauma]

Day One Patron @Marthalanefox is taking on an epic Three Peaks Challenge 20 years after a car crash left her with life-changing injuries 🧡

Martha will be walking up Snowdon this weekend. Find out more about Martha's challenge and show your support 👇
https://t.co/sDTbWMYdZL

[Day One Trauma Support @DayOneTrauma]

We presented Lilly-Mae with our Young Fundraiser Award yesterday 🧡

Lilly-Mae raised over £2,000 for Day One last year with a fantastic lemonade stand outside her grandma's house. Find out more: https://t.co/Y3ZvN7NB0N

[Leeds Chamber of Commerce @LeedsChamber]

Motorcyclists who had legs amputated in separate crashes join forces to promote major trauma charity, @DayOneTrauma, to Yorkshire businesses.

Read more about this here:
https://t.co/XoODIBsk1z

[Dave Nichols @DaveNichols85]

Privilege to have been involved with this podcast and help share @DayOneTrauma's own journey alongside the incredible Vikki 💙🧡

[Leeds Teaching Hospitals @LeedsHospitals]

True Trauma Tales - our brand-new podcast of real-life stories from our Major Trauma Centre - launches tomorrow!

Listen to Ep. 1 to hear Vikki's story along with charity @DayOneTrauma

Further episodes released weekly: https://t.co/kA7GHJyJtW

[Day One Trauma Support @DayOneTrauma]

Getting the right legal advice after a life-changing injury is vital ⚖️

Brian received specialist advice and support from @SintonsLaw after he suffered catastrophic injuries.

Find out more about why early specialist legal help is important 👇
https://t.co/HqMHa6hMKo

[Day One Trauma Support @DayOneTrauma]

The Great North Run 2024 ballot is open 🏃‍♂️

You can enter now to be in with a chance to take part. If you're successful, you can support people affected by catastrophic injuries by running for Day One 🧡

Find out more and enter the ballot 👇
https://t.co/NKCUEIFiGg

[Day One Trauma Support @DayOneTrauma]

We’ve been overwhelmed by the messages we’ve received wishing patients and staff well this Christmas 🎄🏥

We’ve displayed a selection in some of the Major Trauma Centres where we work so patients and staff can read everyone’s kind words.

[Day One Trauma Support @DayOneTrauma]

In her latest blog, Helen talks about her ongoing journey and how she first started volunteering for Day One. Helen is documenting her journey after an accident meant her right leg had to be amputated.

Read Helen's latest blog 👇
https://t.co/U3osafkQWv

[Dave Nichols @DaveNichols85]

Fantastic news and delighted to have Martha join the Day One family on this continual journey we're on to make sure people get the support they need following catastrophic injury 🤗

[Day One Trauma Support @DayOneTrauma]

We're delighted to welcome @Marthalanefox as a Day One Patron!

Martha is President of @britishchambers and a peer in the @UKHouseofLords. She is chair of @WeTransfer, chancellor of @OpenUniversity, and co-founded and chairs @luckyvoice. Martha co-founded @lastminute_com in 1998.

[Dave Nichols @DaveNichols85]

@DayOneTrauma Congratulations @nickson_lucy well deserved 👏👏👏