Kris Nicol
@kris-nicol.bsky.social
Nurse Lecturer @University of Leicester an proud Year 4 Lead
Ex ICU Nurse (still hear Draeger alarms in my sleep)
All views are my own and not representative of my employer
Ex ICU Nurse (still hear Draeger alarms in my sleep)
All views are my own and not representative of my employer
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Labour Party seems to have moved from:
“We will look out for you, from the cradle to the grave.”
To
“Life’s unfair. Deal with it.”
“We will look out for you, from the cradle to the grave.”
To
“Life’s unfair. Deal with it.”
November 26, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Labour Party seems to have moved from:
“We will look out for you, from the cradle to the grave.”
To
“Life’s unfair. Deal with it.”
“We will look out for you, from the cradle to the grave.”
To
“Life’s unfair. Deal with it.”
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This is what I have lived my entire life in Europe. Why I never moved to the US, been offered many jobs, but the lack of proper health care, and the thought of my children being killed by some gun loon in school, kind of put me off. Proper health care is a human right, not a luxury.
November 26, 2025 at 5:38 AM
This is what I have lived my entire life in Europe. Why I never moved to the US, been offered many jobs, but the lack of proper health care, and the thought of my children being killed by some gun loon in school, kind of put me off. Proper health care is a human right, not a luxury.
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"we keep hearing conversations about tough choices, but these always seem to be tough choices for children in poverty, for disabled people, for working class communities, when are we going to see tough choices for multimillionaires and billionaires?"
@zackpolanski.bsky.social on #GMB
@zackpolanski.bsky.social on #GMB
November 26, 2025 at 9:19 AM
"we keep hearing conversations about tough choices, but these always seem to be tough choices for children in poverty, for disabled people, for working class communities, when are we going to see tough choices for multimillionaires and billionaires?"
@zackpolanski.bsky.social on #GMB
@zackpolanski.bsky.social on #GMB
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Dismantling the myth that we live in a meritocracy is one of the most urgent changes needed".
Poverty inflicted on the masses whilst wealth and power is concentrated in few hands.
50 families have more wealth than half of the UK population.
Political system bought by the rich.
Tax the rich.
Poverty inflicted on the masses whilst wealth and power is concentrated in few hands.
50 families have more wealth than half of the UK population.
Political system bought by the rich.
Tax the rich.
Do you feel lucky? Why acknowledging our own good fortune would make the world a better place | Julian Richer
I have been fortunate, and I know it. Now I’d like more successful people to admit that meritocracy is a myth, says Julian Richer, founder of Richer Sounds
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Dismantling the myth that we live in a meritocracy is one of the most urgent changes needed".
Poverty inflicted on the masses whilst wealth and power is concentrated in few hands.
50 families have more wealth than half of the UK population.
Political system bought by the rich.
Tax the rich.
Poverty inflicted on the masses whilst wealth and power is concentrated in few hands.
50 families have more wealth than half of the UK population.
Political system bought by the rich.
Tax the rich.
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Thames Water bidder offering £1bn extra cash injection.
30%+ of the customer bill covers interest payments.
Any private owner would want profit, dividends, sewage dumping will continue, customers will be fleeced.
Must end the profit motive. Nationalise water industry.
30%+ of the customer bill covers interest payments.
Any private owner would want profit, dividends, sewage dumping will continue, customers will be fleeced.
Must end the profit motive. Nationalise water industry.
Thames Water bidder says it is offering £1bn extra cash injection
Castle Water says restructuring plans do not go far enough and extra funds will help resolve pollution crisis
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Thames Water bidder offering £1bn extra cash injection.
30%+ of the customer bill covers interest payments.
Any private owner would want profit, dividends, sewage dumping will continue, customers will be fleeced.
Must end the profit motive. Nationalise water industry.
30%+ of the customer bill covers interest payments.
Any private owner would want profit, dividends, sewage dumping will continue, customers will be fleeced.
Must end the profit motive. Nationalise water industry.
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Its a scandal that hospices have to rely on charity for most of their funding. What we need is a publicly funded & fully resourced hospice system within the NHS.
November 18, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Its a scandal that hospices have to rely on charity for most of their funding. What we need is a publicly funded & fully resourced hospice system within the NHS.
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This document is the product of a broken administration, motivated by cynicism, immune to human decency, with a weak-to-non-existent understanding of the policy area they wish to legislate in.
And that's it. Overall impressions are
- there's still a surprising lack of detail
- lots of new work for officials but unlikely to lead to much change on the ground
- refugees will still live here rest of their lives but will struggle even more than before to integrate
- there's still a surprising lack of detail
- lots of new work for officials but unlikely to lead to much change on the ground
- refugees will still live here rest of their lives but will struggle even more than before to integrate
November 17, 2025 at 6:54 PM
This document is the product of a broken administration, motivated by cynicism, immune to human decency, with a weak-to-non-existent understanding of the policy area they wish to legislate in.
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Investing in nurses has knock-on benefits for doctors, suggests study
Hospitals with better nurse staffing levels and working environments are not only better for nurses but are also associated with less burnout among doctors, according to researchers.
www.nursingtimes.net/workforce/in...
Hospitals with better nurse staffing levels and working environments are not only better for nurses but are also associated with less burnout among doctors, according to researchers.
www.nursingtimes.net/workforce/in...
Investing in nurses has knock-on benefits for doctors, suggests study
Hospitals with better nurse staffing levels are not only better for nurses but are also associated with less burnout among doctors.
www.nursingtimes.net
November 17, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Investing in nurses has knock-on benefits for doctors, suggests study
Hospitals with better nurse staffing levels and working environments are not only better for nurses but are also associated with less burnout among doctors, according to researchers.
www.nursingtimes.net/workforce/in...
Hospitals with better nurse staffing levels and working environments are not only better for nurses but are also associated with less burnout among doctors, according to researchers.
www.nursingtimes.net/workforce/in...
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‘Why anatomy and physiology are the heart of nursing’
Deepthi Thankachan explains why learning about anatomy and physiology is fundamental to a career in nursing. #nursing #anatomy #physiology #career #nurses #anatomyandphysiology #nurse #education #healthcare
www.nursingtimes.net/anatomy-and-...
Deepthi Thankachan explains why learning about anatomy and physiology is fundamental to a career in nursing. #nursing #anatomy #physiology #career #nurses #anatomyandphysiology #nurse #education #healthcare
www.nursingtimes.net/anatomy-and-...
‘Why anatomy and physiology are the heart of nursing’
Deepthi Thankachan explains why learning about anatomy and physiology is fundamental to a career in nursing.
www.nursingtimes.net
November 18, 2025 at 9:06 AM
‘Why anatomy and physiology are the heart of nursing’
Deepthi Thankachan explains why learning about anatomy and physiology is fundamental to a career in nursing. #nursing #anatomy #physiology #career #nurses #anatomyandphysiology #nurse #education #healthcare
www.nursingtimes.net/anatomy-and-...
Deepthi Thankachan explains why learning about anatomy and physiology is fundamental to a career in nursing. #nursing #anatomy #physiology #career #nurses #anatomyandphysiology #nurse #education #healthcare
www.nursingtimes.net/anatomy-and-...
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Coverage of the refugee proposals demonstrates why we have such a broken political system. Endless focus on left-wing anger and right-wing support. Basically nothing on whether the reforms will work. They will not, which is why we'll still be here having the same debate in three years.
November 18, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Coverage of the refugee proposals demonstrates why we have such a broken political system. Endless focus on left-wing anger and right-wing support. Basically nothing on whether the reforms will work. They will not, which is why we'll still be here having the same debate in three years.
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Government to ramp up deportations by overriding ECHR in fresh immigration crackdown
I would never have believed we would see a headline like this under a Labour government
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
I would never have believed we would see a headline like this under a Labour government
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Labour to ramp up deportations by overriding ECHR
Home secretary will attempt to change way ECHR is interpreted by UK judges – as critics hit out over proposals
www.independent.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Government to ramp up deportations by overriding ECHR in fresh immigration crackdown
I would never have believed we would see a headline like this under a Labour government
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
I would never have believed we would see a headline like this under a Labour government
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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Alongside @bma.org.uk, we've written to the Secretary of State for Work & Pensions urging Long COVID and severe post Covid-19 complications be recognised as an industrial disease.
This change would ensure health and social care workers with Long COVID can access the financial support they need.
This change would ensure health and social care workers with Long COVID can access the financial support they need.
November 13, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Alongside @bma.org.uk, we've written to the Secretary of State for Work & Pensions urging Long COVID and severe post Covid-19 complications be recognised as an industrial disease.
This change would ensure health and social care workers with Long COVID can access the financial support they need.
This change would ensure health and social care workers with Long COVID can access the financial support they need.
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We've done some maths on NMC spending on major external suppliers over the last couple of years.
#NMCnotfit
#NMCCultureChange
#NMCstillfailing
#NMCnotfit
#NMCCultureChange
#NMCstillfailing
February 6, 2025 at 12:32 PM
We've done some maths on NMC spending on major external suppliers over the last couple of years.
#NMCnotfit
#NMCCultureChange
#NMCstillfailing
#NMCnotfit
#NMCCultureChange
#NMCstillfailing
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Important all UK nurses feedback. As a mental health nurse, I feel the NMC has no vision for the field, and would be happy to let it silently die. It is difficult for me to donate to a cause which I do not believe supports the work I do #MHDeservesBetter
www.nmc.org.uk/about-us/con...
www.nmc.org.uk/about-us/con...
Consultation on proposals to increase our registration fees
We are consulting on the fees that nurses, midwives and nursing associates pay.
www.nmc.org.uk
November 7, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Important all UK nurses feedback. As a mental health nurse, I feel the NMC has no vision for the field, and would be happy to let it silently die. It is difficult for me to donate to a cause which I do not believe supports the work I do #MHDeservesBetter
www.nmc.org.uk/about-us/con...
www.nmc.org.uk/about-us/con...
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This is really desperate and underlines why such incredibly important care services should not be funded through charity 😢
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Hertfordshire hospice consults staff on tackling £1.1m shortfall
A hospice is starting a consultation with staff and patients to see where budget cuts could be made.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 10:12 PM
This is really desperate and underlines why such incredibly important care services should not be funded through charity 😢
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Its not as if he doesn't understand that the system is increasingly rigged in favour of his elite business class.
Part of the problem with how this is embedded into peoples minds is that it isn't this called out by our media / journalists.
They must part of the same rigged system...
Part of the problem with how this is embedded into peoples minds is that it isn't this called out by our media / journalists.
They must part of the same rigged system...
November 4, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Its not as if he doesn't understand that the system is increasingly rigged in favour of his elite business class.
Part of the problem with how this is embedded into peoples minds is that it isn't this called out by our media / journalists.
They must part of the same rigged system...
Part of the problem with how this is embedded into peoples minds is that it isn't this called out by our media / journalists.
They must part of the same rigged system...
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We’ve been calling for better price control on the Network Operators - for years now. Their public accounts show vast levels of profit, at 40% it’s the highest in our entire economy, higher than banks and venture capitalists…...
publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cm...
publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cm...
November 3, 2025 at 10:48 AM
We’ve been calling for better price control on the Network Operators - for years now. Their public accounts show vast levels of profit, at 40% it’s the highest in our entire economy, higher than banks and venture capitalists…...
publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cm...
publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cm...
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A review of international research on minimum nurse-to-patient ratios and safe staffing legislation from @unisouthampton.bsky.social has strengthened our call for ratios to protect patients and staff from harm to be enshrined in law.
Read more from @janeeball.bsky.social ⬇️
Read more from @janeeball.bsky.social ⬇️
Nursing ratios: ‘The price of unsafe staffing is too high' | RCN Magazine | Royal College of Nursing
Professor Jane Ball, Director of the RCN Institute of Nursing Excellence, sets out why mandated minimum nurse-to-patient ratios are essential. Investing in minimum staffing levels delivers better outc...
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October 30, 2025 at 11:13 AM
A review of international research on minimum nurse-to-patient ratios and safe staffing legislation from @unisouthampton.bsky.social has strengthened our call for ratios to protect patients and staff from harm to be enshrined in law.
Read more from @janeeball.bsky.social ⬇️
Read more from @janeeball.bsky.social ⬇️
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🧵 | Today we’ve released data showing a 55% increase in calls to our advice line from members experiencing racism at work since 2022. We now receive on average three calls a day on this topic.
This is beyond unacceptable. (1/2)
This is beyond unacceptable. (1/2)
October 27, 2025 at 10:23 AM
🧵 | Today we’ve released data showing a 55% increase in calls to our advice line from members experiencing racism at work since 2022. We now receive on average three calls a day on this topic.
This is beyond unacceptable. (1/2)
This is beyond unacceptable. (1/2)
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It is chronic underfunding, not management, that has caused the NHS to struggle in recent decades.
Until we have a fairer system that reduces wealth inequality via proper taxation of the super rich, public services will crumble and people will become poorer and sicker.
Until we have a fairer system that reduces wealth inequality via proper taxation of the super rich, public services will crumble and people will become poorer and sicker.
Mental health nurse here working in the NHS in England. Any idea what this means for patients and staff on the wards?
#NHSEngland #NHS
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
#NHSEngland #NHS
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Wes Streeting’s ‘high-stakes’ abolition of NHS England will cut 10,000 jobs
Changes proposed by health secretary predicted to save as much as £500m but could be distraction for ministers
www.theguardian.com
March 14, 2025 at 8:47 AM
It is chronic underfunding, not management, that has caused the NHS to struggle in recent decades.
Until we have a fairer system that reduces wealth inequality via proper taxation of the super rich, public services will crumble and people will become poorer and sicker.
Until we have a fairer system that reduces wealth inequality via proper taxation of the super rich, public services will crumble and people will become poorer and sicker.
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Today is a day when arts degrees are worthless, but the product of those degrees is so valuable it would kill an entire industry if they were made to pay for it.
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.
buff.ly
October 8, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Today is a day when arts degrees are worthless, but the product of those degrees is so valuable it would kill an entire industry if they were made to pay for it.
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#BlackHistoryMonth begins today.
We are proud that our theme this year is exploring the role of Black activism and resistance within the health care profession.
Learn more & get involved with activity throughout October: https://bit.ly/46Mto4o
We are proud that our theme this year is exploring the role of Black activism and resistance within the health care profession.
Learn more & get involved with activity throughout October: https://bit.ly/46Mto4o
October 1, 2025 at 8:00 AM
#BlackHistoryMonth begins today.
We are proud that our theme this year is exploring the role of Black activism and resistance within the health care profession.
Learn more & get involved with activity throughout October: https://bit.ly/46Mto4o
We are proud that our theme this year is exploring the role of Black activism and resistance within the health care profession.
Learn more & get involved with activity throughout October: https://bit.ly/46Mto4o
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Phony gestures.
UK energy suppliers to offer tariff with lower standing charge but customers would then pay more for each unit of energy.
Profiteering continues unchecked.
20 energy companies made £514bn operating profit since 2020.
Nationalise energy. Let customers vote on exec pay, dividends.
UK energy suppliers to offer tariff with lower standing charge but customers would then pay more for each unit of energy.
Profiteering continues unchecked.
20 energy companies made £514bn operating profit since 2020.
Nationalise energy. Let customers vote on exec pay, dividends.
Energy standing charge options coming, but they might not cut bills
The regulator's plans could be in place by the end of January, but it warns total bills won't fall.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 24, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Phony gestures.
UK energy suppliers to offer tariff with lower standing charge but customers would then pay more for each unit of energy.
Profiteering continues unchecked.
20 energy companies made £514bn operating profit since 2020.
Nationalise energy. Let customers vote on exec pay, dividends.
UK energy suppliers to offer tariff with lower standing charge but customers would then pay more for each unit of energy.
Profiteering continues unchecked.
20 energy companies made £514bn operating profit since 2020.
Nationalise energy. Let customers vote on exec pay, dividends.
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This should have been a moment of profound national learning - about the corruption that serves our elite - but the Cabinet Office which ran the VIP Lane sought to close the discussion down and Labour unaccountably let them. www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
The Covid Contracts: Follow the Money review – a devastating picture of the biggest spending scandal ever
This rigorous look at the Tories’ ‘VIP lane’ for PPE suppliers during Covid raises questions about the motivations of those involved – ones that are almost too disgusting to contemplate
www.theguardian.com
September 22, 2025 at 6:14 AM
This should have been a moment of profound national learning - about the corruption that serves our elite - but the Cabinet Office which ran the VIP Lane sought to close the discussion down and Labour unaccountably let them. www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...