@kriscollins.bsky.social
Central UK, left of centre, mental health, music, films, photos but mostly cats.
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Austerity has a powerful impact on children’s mental health
The legacy of British austerity can’t be understood without considering the effects on mental health, especially childhood trauma.
The legacy of British austerity can’t be understood without considering the effects on mental health, especially childhood trauma.
Austerity has a powerful impact on children’s mental health
The legacy of British austerity can’t be understood without considering the effects on mental health, especially childhood trauma
centralbylines.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Austerity has a powerful impact on children’s mental health
The legacy of British austerity can’t be understood without considering the effects on mental health, especially childhood trauma.
The legacy of British austerity can’t be understood without considering the effects on mental health, especially childhood trauma.
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Quick thread on the BBC and the political and societal significance of recent developments:
One of the main reasons the UK has historically been so much less polarised than the US, is that Britain has a shared source of information, consumed and trusted by most people regardless of their politics.
One of the main reasons the UK has historically been so much less polarised than the US, is that Britain has a shared source of information, consumed and trusted by most people regardless of their politics.
November 10, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Quick thread on the BBC and the political and societal significance of recent developments:
One of the main reasons the UK has historically been so much less polarised than the US, is that Britain has a shared source of information, consumed and trusted by most people regardless of their politics.
One of the main reasons the UK has historically been so much less polarised than the US, is that Britain has a shared source of information, consumed and trusted by most people regardless of their politics.
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ICYMI: Selling off care homes? Is that really putting Britain first?
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/nov/05/lancashires-reform-run-council-plans-to-close-care-homes-to-save-4m-a-year
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/nov/05/lancashires-reform-run-council-plans-to-close-care-homes-to-save-4m-a-year
Lancashire’s Reform-run council plans to close care homes and day centres
Questions about potential conflict of interest as council’s cabinet member for social care owns private care company
www.theguardian.com
November 9, 2025 at 9:09 AM
ICYMI: Selling off care homes? Is that really putting Britain first?
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/nov/05/lancashires-reform-run-council-plans-to-close-care-homes-to-save-4m-a-year
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/nov/05/lancashires-reform-run-council-plans-to-close-care-homes-to-save-4m-a-year
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Trump is trying to cause chaos in American cities before invoking Insurrection Act, governor in his crosshairs warns
Trump is causing ‘chaos’ as pretext for invoking Insurrection Act, JB Pritzker says
www.independent.co.uk
October 6, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Trump is trying to cause chaos in American cities before invoking Insurrection Act, governor in his crosshairs warns
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Queen
September 16, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Queen
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"Curiously, Elon Musk’s X, which thrives on conspiracy theories, did not have any Epstein mention in its “Trending Topics” page this morning and early afternoon."
I wrote about what I think is a genuinely revealing document of elite depravity and impunity. It is shocking and sickening. But it's also a crucial moment. We're about to see what happens when conspiracy theorists actually get what they asked for but it turns out not to be what they want.
You Really Need to See Epstein’s Birthday Book for Yourself
This time, the conspiracy theorists were right.
www.theatlantic.com
September 10, 2025 at 4:11 AM
"Curiously, Elon Musk’s X, which thrives on conspiracy theories, did not have any Epstein mention in its “Trending Topics” page this morning and early afternoon."
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I am constantly getting tagged to share posts from "rescues" that are obviously fake. Please learn to recognize the signs so you are not wasting your money and sympathy on scammers! 🧵
1. They have no website, search results, phone #, or physical address - only a PayPal or other donation account.
1. They have no website, search results, phone #, or physical address - only a PayPal or other donation account.
August 24, 2025 at 5:40 PM
I am constantly getting tagged to share posts from "rescues" that are obviously fake. Please learn to recognize the signs so you are not wasting your money and sympathy on scammers! 🧵
1. They have no website, search results, phone #, or physical address - only a PayPal or other donation account.
1. They have no website, search results, phone #, or physical address - only a PayPal or other donation account.
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I know I keep banging on about my designs but it’s not easy being a small business at the moment.
Take a look at my wares and please retweet.
gailmyerscough.co.uk
Thanks!
Take a look at my wares and please retweet.
gailmyerscough.co.uk
Thanks!
Gail Myerscough | Surface Pattern Designer & Illustrator | Manchester
Discover a world of bold and colourful prints, homewares and stationery by Gail Myerscough, a surface pattern designer and illustrator. Designed in Manchester, made in the UK.
gailmyerscough.co.uk
July 19, 2025 at 7:09 AM
I know I keep banging on about my designs but it’s not easy being a small business at the moment.
Take a look at my wares and please retweet.
gailmyerscough.co.uk
Thanks!
Take a look at my wares and please retweet.
gailmyerscough.co.uk
Thanks!
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I’ve suffered my whole life from depression and anxiety. I have both really bad today.
I thought I’d try explain my typical symptoms so other sufferers or their friends and family can understand it better.
This is what depression feels like… (1/12)
I thought I’d try explain my typical symptoms so other sufferers or their friends and family can understand it better.
This is what depression feels like… (1/12)
June 21, 2025 at 2:16 PM
I’ve suffered my whole life from depression and anxiety. I have both really bad today.
I thought I’d try explain my typical symptoms so other sufferers or their friends and family can understand it better.
This is what depression feels like… (1/12)
I thought I’d try explain my typical symptoms so other sufferers or their friends and family can understand it better.
This is what depression feels like… (1/12)
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A Birmingham surgeon who patched and healed civil-rights protesters and children in the 1960s was memorialized with a scholarship to UAB. The university cancelled the scholarship and returned the funds after Trump declared such scholarships discriminatory. chroni.cl/3Hh9pSc
A Scholarship for Black Medical Students Honored His Father’s Legacy. The University Canceled It.
Scotched in the midst of a DEI purge, the scholarship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham was meant ultimately to reduce racial disparities in health.
chroni.cl
May 30, 2025 at 4:43 PM
A Birmingham surgeon who patched and healed civil-rights protesters and children in the 1960s was memorialized with a scholarship to UAB. The university cancelled the scholarship and returned the funds after Trump declared such scholarships discriminatory. chroni.cl/3Hh9pSc
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Let’s do this!!!
All votes must be in by 11pm on Fri 30th May 2025
Link to vote here: www.nationaltvawards.com/vote
All votes must be in by 11pm on Fri 30th May 2025
Link to vote here: www.nationaltvawards.com/vote
May 21, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Let’s do this!!!
All votes must be in by 11pm on Fri 30th May 2025
Link to vote here: www.nationaltvawards.com/vote
All votes must be in by 11pm on Fri 30th May 2025
Link to vote here: www.nationaltvawards.com/vote
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Well done @itvnews.bsky.social
on pointing out the soaring rise in immigration “since we completed Brexit” - a key factor. This should be pointed out to Farage (who championed Brexit) in every interview
on pointing out the soaring rise in immigration “since we completed Brexit” - a key factor. This should be pointed out to Farage (who championed Brexit) in every interview
May 12, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Well done @itvnews.bsky.social
on pointing out the soaring rise in immigration “since we completed Brexit” - a key factor. This should be pointed out to Farage (who championed Brexit) in every interview
on pointing out the soaring rise in immigration “since we completed Brexit” - a key factor. This should be pointed out to Farage (who championed Brexit) in every interview
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Police in Worcester, Massachusetts, held a young girl's face to the ground as ICE agents detained her mother, video shows.
Massachusetts police hold girl's face to the ground as ICE arrests her mother, video shows
In Massachusetts, where the incident occurred, local police are generally prohibited from assisting ICE with immigration enforcement.
nbcnews.to
May 9, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Police in Worcester, Massachusetts, held a young girl's face to the ground as ICE agents detained her mother, video shows.
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NHS planning to cut doctors/nurses jobs, maternity and A&E services to meet the govt's “eye watering” NHS savings.
Cuts will force more people to go private.
Healthcare must come before fiscal rules.
Private firms milking 30%-40% profit from NHS contracts. End privatisation.
Tax the rich.
Cuts will force more people to go private.
Healthcare must come before fiscal rules.
Private firms milking 30%-40% profit from NHS contracts. End privatisation.
Tax the rich.
A&E and maternity services under threat over ‘eye watering’ NHS savings targets
Politicans will have to back hospitals forced to make ‘difficult’ decisions on maternity and A&E
www.independent.co.uk
May 9, 2025 at 7:09 AM
NHS planning to cut doctors/nurses jobs, maternity and A&E services to meet the govt's “eye watering” NHS savings.
Cuts will force more people to go private.
Healthcare must come before fiscal rules.
Private firms milking 30%-40% profit from NHS contracts. End privatisation.
Tax the rich.
Cuts will force more people to go private.
Healthcare must come before fiscal rules.
Private firms milking 30%-40% profit from NHS contracts. End privatisation.
Tax the rich.
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staffers are still cleaning up the Kristi Noem mess after she got gutted/filleted by @chrismurphyct.bsky.social
this is A MOMENT. #MustWatch
🧢 @trumpfile.org
this is A MOMENT. #MustWatch
🧢 @trumpfile.org
May 8, 2025 at 7:52 PM
staffers are still cleaning up the Kristi Noem mess after she got gutted/filleted by @chrismurphyct.bsky.social
this is A MOMENT. #MustWatch
🧢 @trumpfile.org
this is A MOMENT. #MustWatch
🧢 @trumpfile.org
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A perfect moment in time with your best friends:
May 5, 2025 at 6:09 PM
A perfect moment in time with your best friends:
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Wom's Wall 20 here for your Saturday fun.
connectionsplus.io/game/NUjpgK
connectionsplus.io/game/NUjpgK
connectionsplus.io
connectionsplus.io
May 3, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Wom's Wall 20 here for your Saturday fun.
connectionsplus.io/game/NUjpgK
connectionsplus.io/game/NUjpgK
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Otley Run pub crawl crossbow violence raises misogyny concerns
Otley Run pub crawl crossbow violence raises misogyny concerns
The bars were busy again on the Otley Run in Leeds, but revellers and residents have mixed feelings.
www.bbc.com
May 3, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Otley Run pub crawl crossbow violence raises misogyny concerns
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UK vets could face price caps on medicines, prescriptions and other services.
Long overdue. The entry of private equity (PE) and big corporations resulted in profiteering.
Need to break the business model of PE. End tax relief on interest payments. Regulate PE.
Long overdue. The entry of private equity (PE) and big corporations resulted in profiteering.
Need to break the business model of PE. End tax relief on interest payments. Regulate PE.
Vets may face caps on charges for prescriptions and cremations
The regulator is considering a range of measures to limit vets bills including price caps.
www.bbc.co.uk
May 2, 2025 at 7:03 AM
UK vets could face price caps on medicines, prescriptions and other services.
Long overdue. The entry of private equity (PE) and big corporations resulted in profiteering.
Need to break the business model of PE. End tax relief on interest payments. Regulate PE.
Long overdue. The entry of private equity (PE) and big corporations resulted in profiteering.
Need to break the business model of PE. End tax relief on interest payments. Regulate PE.
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🧵 It’s the 100th day of Trump 2.0, so here are 100 times Trump and those close to him have attacked press freedom and transparency.
That doesn’t mean they’re only averaging one per day – we had to make cuts. There will probably be more attacks while we’re posting this.
That doesn’t mean they’re only averaging one per day – we had to make cuts. There will probably be more attacks while we’re posting this.
April 29, 2025 at 6:22 PM
🧵 It’s the 100th day of Trump 2.0, so here are 100 times Trump and those close to him have attacked press freedom and transparency.
That doesn’t mean they’re only averaging one per day – we had to make cuts. There will probably be more attacks while we’re posting this.
That doesn’t mean they’re only averaging one per day – we had to make cuts. There will probably be more attacks while we’re posting this.
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Labour’s benefit cuts will cost UK economy billions, charity says
Labour’s benefit cuts will cost UK economy billions, charity says
Trussell report finds that higher levels of poverty mean Britain is losing out on £38bn a year of potential output
Keir Starmer has been warned that Labour’s tough stance on benefits is costing Britain’s economy billions of pounds each year while adding to the pressure on public services by pushing more people into poverty.
With the government under fire over its planned benefit cuts, the anti-poverty charity Trussell said that failing to tackle hunger and hardship would have severe human costs and cause damage to the wider economy and public finances. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
April 29, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Labour’s benefit cuts will cost UK economy billions, charity says
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A journalist / media request…
📕 launching my book in 2 weeks
🎤 Happy to do interviews / podcasts etc
🐕 Can talk dogs / mental health / depression etc
My dream is to get the book to number 1 for Tina.
Mail me niall@happydoggo.com will do as many as I can 🙏🥰
📕 launching my book in 2 weeks
🎤 Happy to do interviews / podcasts etc
🐕 Can talk dogs / mental health / depression etc
My dream is to get the book to number 1 for Tina.
Mail me niall@happydoggo.com will do as many as I can 🙏🥰
April 22, 2025 at 2:43 PM
A journalist / media request…
📕 launching my book in 2 weeks
🎤 Happy to do interviews / podcasts etc
🐕 Can talk dogs / mental health / depression etc
My dream is to get the book to number 1 for Tina.
Mail me niall@happydoggo.com will do as many as I can 🙏🥰
📕 launching my book in 2 weeks
🎤 Happy to do interviews / podcasts etc
🐕 Can talk dogs / mental health / depression etc
My dream is to get the book to number 1 for Tina.
Mail me niall@happydoggo.com will do as many as I can 🙏🥰
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The only thing which surprises me about the Home Office splashing out to bury a report into to racist roots of the Windrush scandal is that it was "only" £22,000 they spent. Honestly, I would not have been surprised if it was £22million. 1/2
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Home Office spent £22,000 on failed attempt to stop Windrush report release
Hard-hitting internal investigation found roots of scandal lay in racist immigration legislation
www.theguardian.com
April 5, 2025 at 5:44 AM
The only thing which surprises me about the Home Office splashing out to bury a report into to racist roots of the Windrush scandal is that it was "only" £22,000 they spent. Honestly, I would not have been surprised if it was £22million. 1/2
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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7m Britons struggle to pay utility bills.
More than half experiencing mental health problems.
Poverty, anxiety cause mental health problems. Disconnections cut people off from essentials and world to create more insecurity.
Real wages/benefit cuts blight life. Govts rarely focus on human cost.
More than half experiencing mental health problems.
Poverty, anxiety cause mental health problems. Disconnections cut people off from essentials and world to create more insecurity.
Real wages/benefit cuts blight life. Govts rarely focus on human cost.
People with severe mental illness more likely to have utilities shut off
More than half of people in utility arrears are experiencing some kind of mental health problem, new analysis shows.
www.bigissue.com
April 4, 2025 at 6:34 AM
7m Britons struggle to pay utility bills.
More than half experiencing mental health problems.
Poverty, anxiety cause mental health problems. Disconnections cut people off from essentials and world to create more insecurity.
Real wages/benefit cuts blight life. Govts rarely focus on human cost.
More than half experiencing mental health problems.
Poverty, anxiety cause mental health problems. Disconnections cut people off from essentials and world to create more insecurity.
Real wages/benefit cuts blight life. Govts rarely focus on human cost.