Dan Nicholls

Former @DurhamCouncil Councillor for Deerness Ward & Former ESRC funded @DtpNine PhD candidate & Tutor @Durham_SGIA (He/Him)

[Samaritans @samaritans]

On 2 Nov 1953, Samaritans answered our first call ☎️

70 years on, we're more needed than ever. Last year, there wasn't a single second when our volunteers weren't on the phone.

No matter how much time passes, the core of what we do stays the same: We're always here to listen 💚

[Norwich City FC @NorwichCityFC]

𝗔𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀, 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗼𝗯𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗲, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁.

Check in on those around you.

#WorldMentalHealthDay | #YouAreNotAlone | @samaritans

[Mind @MindCharity]

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay 🌍 And it’s time for action.

Take that first step to getting help. Or share this post and help us reach someone who really needs to see it 💙

[National Trust @nationaltrust]

We are shocked and desperately saddened to learn that the famous Sycamore Gap tree at Hadrian's Wall has been felled overnight, in what appears to be an act of vandalism.

We know just how much this iconic tree is loved locally, nationally and by everyone who has visited.

We are working with our partners to understand what has happened and what can be done.

The incident has also been reported to the police.

[Mind @MindCharity]

The Mental Health Act is 40 years old this week and we desperately need the UK government to update it.

But we can’t do it without you.

Today is our day of action. We need you to sign this petition and share it with everyone you know 👇

https://t.co/GaPH8SvCoB

[Mind @MindCharity]

The Mental Health Act is outdated.
The UK government needs to reform it.
Sign our petition. This is urgent - it needs to happen before the next general election.
https://t.co/LrDZvZltoD

[Samaritans @samaritans]

Whatever happens this week, we're here to face it with you 💚

[Durham Psychology @DurhamPsych]

This Friday @MimHanley and @KerenMacLennan are hosting a public event for nearly 100 people from the locality to come into the University and hear about evidence-based initiatives to support autistic people to thrive in County Durham. 1/

[Durham University @durham_uni]

We're deeply saddened at the death of our alumnus & leading broadcaster George Alagiah. George studied politics here, as part of @vanmildert1965, and returned to receive an honorary degree in 2007. Our thoughts are with his loved ones
https://t.co/sfu2Q5lBzJ @durhamalumni

[Claire Nicholls @clairenfish]

My nephew and girlfriend were injured in this crash. If you are from the area and have any dash cam or cctv footage can you take a look?

https://t.co/zk2LnDOSAt

[Mary Kelly Foy MP @marykfoy]

Big own goal by @Nike!

Many @Lionesses fans love Mary Earps & want her kit. She's a role model to women & girls in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿.

Brands should inspire young women to play ⚽️, let them replicate their idols' identity & encourage them to excel.

Would this happen in the men's game?

[Guardian sport @guardian_sport]

‘Very hurtful’: Mary Earps angry that fans cannot buy her England shirt https://t.co/HP3H34h1Pf

[Mind @MindCharity]

Remember the @BBCPanorama footage of the Edenfield mental health unit?

It's why we started calling for an investigation into failings of mental health hospitals 📢 1/5

[Esh Winning & Deerness Valley FC @EWFC1913]

Full Time:

Barnard Castle 1-1 Esh Winning.

[Mind @MindCharity]

It’s time the UK government #RaiseTheStandard of mental health hospitals 👊🏾

”Prison like”, “Cold”, “Frightening”.

It shouldn’t be this way. Join us 👉🏾 https://t.co/Y9ghARROnh

[Mary Kelly Foy MP @marykfoy]

🎺 1 WEEK TO GO 🎶

The Magdalene Steps in Durham will look very different this time next week!

Make sure you’re there early to get one of the best seats in the house 💃🏻.

#DurhamMinersGala

[Samaritans @samaritans]

Weekend Reminder 💚

You’re not alone, we’re here night and day, ready to listen. Whatever is on your mind, you can talk to us about it.

[Eden Kulig @EdenHoth]

Agreed - virtual meetings make being a councillor it easier to combine with FT work/ other responsibilities. Some meetings (eg. full council) should be in person, but many don't need to be. I'd find it impossible to be a councillor if all meetings were in-person!

[Kevan Jones @RtHonKevanJones]

I welcome the announcement that compensation payments to the victims of the Post Office Horizon scandal will be exempt from inheritance tax.

Legislation for this welcome change should be brought forward quickly to give victims reassurance and confidence to come forward.