Paul Vittles
@paulvittles.bsky.social
> Chief Facilitator: #ZeroSuicideSociety #JoinTheDots Programme
> Founder: #TowardsZeroSuicide CIC
> Co-Creator: Baton of Hope UK
> Trustee: Age UK York
Passionate about social & economic justice + involving people in decisions that affect their lives.
> Founder: #TowardsZeroSuicide CIC
> Co-Creator: Baton of Hope UK
> Trustee: Age UK York
Passionate about social & economic justice + involving people in decisions that affect their lives.
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Paul Vittles
@paulvittles.bsky.social
· Jan 1
#SoliceOfSound headline at #Liverpool #ArtsBar with #JosephRoberts & #LiamCook aka #LBC 23 Jun 2024
YouTube video by Towards Zero Suicide CIC
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As well as video highlights of the #ZeroSuicideSociety Humber-to-Mersey #JoinTheDots Launch Conference & Tour, @garrylynch.bsky.social of #BearMedia produced this excellent video of the grand finale #VoicesOfHope Concert showcasing the amazing young talent we had:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=efMm...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=efMm...
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When speaking to Tommy Robinson at the far right demonstration in London today, Elon Musk wore a t-shirt saying "What would Orwell think?"
So let's dive in - what would George Orwell think about Tommy Robinson and Elon Musk? 🧵
So let's dive in - what would George Orwell think about Tommy Robinson and Elon Musk? 🧵
September 13, 2025 at 10:37 PM
When speaking to Tommy Robinson at the far right demonstration in London today, Elon Musk wore a t-shirt saying "What would Orwell think?"
So let's dive in - what would George Orwell think about Tommy Robinson and Elon Musk? 🧵
So let's dive in - what would George Orwell think about Tommy Robinson and Elon Musk? 🧵
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When someone dies by gambling suicide, investigations can reveal what went wrong – and how to prevent future deaths.
This #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, please watch and share our new film about how we support bereaved families
#WSPD #WSPD25
www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9mc...
This #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, please watch and share our new film about how we support bereaved families
#WSPD #WSPD25
www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9mc...
Our Family Service | Gambling with Lives (long version)
YouTube video by Gambling with Lives
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September 10, 2025 at 9:09 AM
When someone dies by gambling suicide, investigations can reveal what went wrong – and how to prevent future deaths.
This #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, please watch and share our new film about how we support bereaved families
#WSPD #WSPD25
www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9mc...
This #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, please watch and share our new film about how we support bereaved families
#WSPD #WSPD25
www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9mc...
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NEW: The government has announced that this session of parliament will last until spring 2026. Among other things, that means that the assisted dying bill has another 7-8 months to complete its passage through the Lords, increasingly the likelihood of it becoming law.
August 28, 2025 at 1:43 PM
NEW: The government has announced that this session of parliament will last until spring 2026. Among other things, that means that the assisted dying bill has another 7-8 months to complete its passage through the Lords, increasingly the likelihood of it becoming law.
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NOW 343 DAYS since our nuclear test veterans - national heroes now in their eighties - requested a meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss how he will honour the commitment Labour made to them in opposition.
How much longer must they wait?
How much longer must they wait?
If you are not yet familiar with the Nuked Blood Scandal watch this jaw dropping update.
Our Nuclear Test Veterans, national heroes now in their 80s, deserve better than this
youtu.be/hSQNLn2Ocr8?...
Our Nuclear Test Veterans, national heroes now in their 80s, deserve better than this
youtu.be/hSQNLn2Ocr8?...
Video emerges of Deputy PM,Defence Secretary & other Ministers BACKING compensation for Nuclear Vets
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
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July 1, 2025 at 7:13 AM
NOW 343 DAYS since our nuclear test veterans - national heroes now in their eighties - requested a meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss how he will honour the commitment Labour made to them in opposition.
How much longer must they wait?
How much longer must they wait?
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There are a mere five pictures of Prince William in this morning’s Times. Shoddy. Is there a secret Republican on the duty editing team?
June 9, 2025 at 8:07 AM
There are a mere five pictures of Prince William in this morning’s Times. Shoddy. Is there a secret Republican on the duty editing team?
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Jon Stewart is a legend & the way this show is trying to explain to a mainstream audience the gravity what is happening in the US is amazing. It was both thrilling & terrifying to be part of it. Thank you @TheDailyShow 👏
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vG7C...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vG7C...
Carole Cadwalladr - Broligarchs, AI, and a Techno-Authoritarian Surveillance State | The Daily Show
YouTube video by The Daily Show
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June 3, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Jon Stewart is a legend & the way this show is trying to explain to a mainstream audience the gravity what is happening in the US is amazing. It was both thrilling & terrifying to be part of it. Thank you @TheDailyShow 👏
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vG7C...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vG7C...
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Smartphone bans in schools are not associated with better mental wellbeing or reduced screen-time out of school buff.ly/C8Zo4PQ
#Smartphones #Screentime #PhoneBans #Schools #YouthMentalHealth
🧵 THREAD
#Smartphones #Screentime #PhoneBans #Schools #YouthMentalHealth
🧵 THREAD
May 13, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Smartphone bans in schools are not associated with better mental wellbeing or reduced screen-time out of school buff.ly/C8Zo4PQ
#Smartphones #Screentime #PhoneBans #Schools #YouthMentalHealth
🧵 THREAD
#Smartphones #Screentime #PhoneBans #Schools #YouthMentalHealth
🧵 THREAD
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🔴Just Stop Oil Has Called It Quits, but They Say Their Fight Is Far From Over
The climate movement has announced an end to its direct action campaigns. The group’s spokesperson tells Josiah Mortimer what’s next
bylinetimes.com/2025/03/28/j...
The climate movement has announced an end to its direct action campaigns. The group’s spokesperson tells Josiah Mortimer what’s next
bylinetimes.com/2025/03/28/j...
Just Stop Oil Has Called It Quits, but They Say Their Fight Is Far From Over
The climate movement has announced an end to its direct action campaigns. The group's spokesperson tells Josiah Mortimer what's next
bylinetimes.com
March 31, 2025 at 4:13 AM
🔴Just Stop Oil Has Called It Quits, but They Say Their Fight Is Far From Over
The climate movement has announced an end to its direct action campaigns. The group’s spokesperson tells Josiah Mortimer what’s next
bylinetimes.com/2025/03/28/j...
The climate movement has announced an end to its direct action campaigns. The group’s spokesperson tells Josiah Mortimer what’s next
bylinetimes.com/2025/03/28/j...
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Today the Prime Minister joined me in thanking colleagues for their hard work on the Terminally Ill Adults Bill committee, and confirmed that if Parliament passes the Bill, the Government will respect the will of the House & ensure its safe implementation.
March 26, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Today the Prime Minister joined me in thanking colleagues for their hard work on the Terminally Ill Adults Bill committee, and confirmed that if Parliament passes the Bill, the Government will respect the will of the House & ensure its safe implementation.
I think the evidence clearly supports a diagnosis of #WesStreeting suffering from under-commitment and overthereism!
#MentalHealth #SuicidePrevention
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#MentalHealth #SuicidePrevention
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Mental health conditions are overdiagnosed, Streeting says - BBC News
Wes Streeting says too many young people are "being written off", as he defends upcoming welfare reforms.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM
I think the evidence clearly supports a diagnosis of #WesStreeting suffering from under-commitment and overthereism!
#MentalHealth #SuicidePrevention
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#MentalHealth #SuicidePrevention
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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NEW: The Royal College of GPs has shifted to a neutral stance on assisted dying after consulting with its members.
In 2005 the RCGP took an opposing position. Its change of stance follows a similar shift by the BMA and adds to momentum in favour of assisted dying in the UK.
In 2005 the RCGP took an opposing position. Its change of stance follows a similar shift by the BMA and adds to momentum in favour of assisted dying in the UK.
March 14, 2025 at 12:51 PM
NEW: The Royal College of GPs has shifted to a neutral stance on assisted dying after consulting with its members.
In 2005 the RCGP took an opposing position. Its change of stance follows a similar shift by the BMA and adds to momentum in favour of assisted dying in the UK.
In 2005 the RCGP took an opposing position. Its change of stance follows a similar shift by the BMA and adds to momentum in favour of assisted dying in the UK.
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On 30th April we are co-hosting a gathering @innertemple.org.uk on the theme of “Communicating Radical Hope in an Era of Poly-crisis”
This whole day gathering is only £20 including access to all presentations, dialogues, and hospitality - register now
williamtemplefoundation.org.uk/communicatin...
This whole day gathering is only £20 including access to all presentations, dialogues, and hospitality - register now
williamtemplefoundation.org.uk/communicatin...
Communicating Radical Hope in an Era of Poly-crisis - 30th April 2025 - Inner Temple - London - William Temple Foundation
On the 30th April 2025, we are hosting a one day conference at the Inner Temple, London, in partnership with Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS)*. This conference will launch an international search f...
williamtemplefoundation.org.uk
March 13, 2025 at 4:16 PM
On 30th April we are co-hosting a gathering @innertemple.org.uk on the theme of “Communicating Radical Hope in an Era of Poly-crisis”
This whole day gathering is only £20 including access to all presentations, dialogues, and hospitality - register now
williamtemplefoundation.org.uk/communicatin...
This whole day gathering is only £20 including access to all presentations, dialogues, and hospitality - register now
williamtemplefoundation.org.uk/communicatin...
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Looking forward to discussing this ⬇️ tomorrow at 7.10am on the BBC Breakfast sofa.
📢 The UK government is talking about making HUGE cuts to disabled people’s social security.
Disabled people are already three times more likely to face hunger, and these cuts risk pushing even more people to food banks.
Disabled people are already three times more likely to face hunger, and these cuts risk pushing even more people to food banks.
March 11, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Looking forward to discussing this ⬇️ tomorrow at 7.10am on the BBC Breakfast sofa.
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The tragic air collision revealed Trump’s rancid, irredeemable character once again | Sidney Blumenthal
The tragic air collision revealed Trump’s rancid, irredeemable character once again | Sidney Blumenthal
Trump’s pretense as king has quickly devolved into his strutting insult routine. He will always exploit tragedy to display his self-regard
Outrages of Donald Trump’s rancid character topple over each other so rapidly and in such volume that they long ago…
www.theguardian.com
February 1, 2025 at 7:21 AM
The tragic air collision revealed Trump’s rancid, irredeemable character once again | Sidney Blumenthal
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Wrapping up a week of my Private Members' Bill committee...
I'm grateful to the 50 witnesses we've heard from over 3 days. Your insights have enriched our understanding, and to those who shared painful personal experiences—thank you. Your voices are shaping our work.
I'm grateful to the 50 witnesses we've heard from over 3 days. Your insights have enriched our understanding, and to those who shared painful personal experiences—thank you. Your voices are shaping our work.
January 31, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Wrapping up a week of my Private Members' Bill committee...
I'm grateful to the 50 witnesses we've heard from over 3 days. Your insights have enriched our understanding, and to those who shared painful personal experiences—thank you. Your voices are shaping our work.
I'm grateful to the 50 witnesses we've heard from over 3 days. Your insights have enriched our understanding, and to those who shared painful personal experiences—thank you. Your voices are shaping our work.
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I also picked up on Dr Chloe Hurst’s point that, of dying patients who are prescribed the life-ending medication, 30% don’t go on to use it.
Demonstrates palliative effect of having choice & that patients don’t take medication as soon as it’s prescribed but only when they need to or not at all.
Demonstrates palliative effect of having choice & that patients don’t take medication as soon as it’s prescribed but only when they need to or not at all.
As a GP I've been massively reassured by testimony from overseas medic's in Committee. Witnesses from the US and Aus. are clear assisted dying is working well, preventing suffering, and providing genuine choice for dying people at the end of their lives.
January 30, 2025 at 2:06 PM
I also picked up on Dr Chloe Hurst’s point that, of dying patients who are prescribed the life-ending medication, 30% don’t go on to use it.
Demonstrates palliative effect of having choice & that patients don’t take medication as soon as it’s prescribed but only when they need to or not at all.
Demonstrates palliative effect of having choice & that patients don’t take medication as soon as it’s prescribed but only when they need to or not at all.
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Thank you for making this distinction @kimleadbeatermp.bsky.social
Assisted dying is about exercising control over the manner and timing of a death that is inevitable and imminent.
This is about shortening death, not shortening life.
Assisted dying is about exercising control over the manner and timing of a death that is inevitable and imminent.
This is about shortening death, not shortening life.
January 29, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Thank you for making this distinction @kimleadbeatermp.bsky.social
Assisted dying is about exercising control over the manner and timing of a death that is inevitable and imminent.
This is about shortening death, not shortening life.
Assisted dying is about exercising control over the manner and timing of a death that is inevitable and imminent.
This is about shortening death, not shortening life.
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BREAKING: Former Bank of England governor Mark Carney has announced he is running to replace Justin Trudeau as leader of the Liberal Party and prime minister of Canada
news.sky.com/story/former...
news.sky.com/story/former...
Former Bank of England governor Mark Carney running to replace Justin Trudeau as Canada's PM
Mr Carney's main rival looks to be former finance minister Chrystia Freeland, whose resignation last month over policy differences led to Mr Trudeau's decision to quit.
news.sky.com
January 17, 2025 at 7:51 AM
BREAKING: Former Bank of England governor Mark Carney has announced he is running to replace Justin Trudeau as leader of the Liberal Party and prime minister of Canada
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news.sky.com/story/former...
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NEW: Assisted dying bill committee will be chaired by 5 MPs on rotation.
Carolyn Harris - abstained
Clive Efford - voted for
Roger Gale - against
Peter Dowd - for
Esther McVey - against
None of the 5 vote at third reading, taking on a Speaker-esque impartiality in their role chairing sessions.
Carolyn Harris - abstained
Clive Efford - voted for
Roger Gale - against
Peter Dowd - for
Esther McVey - against
None of the 5 vote at third reading, taking on a Speaker-esque impartiality in their role chairing sessions.
January 14, 2025 at 1:32 PM
NEW: Assisted dying bill committee will be chaired by 5 MPs on rotation.
Carolyn Harris - abstained
Clive Efford - voted for
Roger Gale - against
Peter Dowd - for
Esther McVey - against
None of the 5 vote at third reading, taking on a Speaker-esque impartiality in their role chairing sessions.
Carolyn Harris - abstained
Clive Efford - voted for
Roger Gale - against
Peter Dowd - for
Esther McVey - against
None of the 5 vote at third reading, taking on a Speaker-esque impartiality in their role chairing sessions.
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Reform just 1pp behind Lab, acc to YouGov poll for @SkyNews & pushed Tories into 3rd place
- Lab 26% (35% in GE)
- Reform UK 25% (15%)
- Cons 22% (24%)
- Lib Dem 14% (13%)
- Greens 8% (7%)
Column below looking at Reform & its threat to Tories/Lab in 2025> www.standard.co.uk/comment/nige...
- Lab 26% (35% in GE)
- Reform UK 25% (15%)
- Cons 22% (24%)
- Lib Dem 14% (13%)
- Greens 8% (7%)
Column below looking at Reform & its threat to Tories/Lab in 2025> www.standard.co.uk/comment/nige...
Watch out Kemi, watch out Keir, Nigel Farage and Reform are coming for you
Political editors of national broadcasters have two main jobs. One is to stick to the Prime Minister like glue, following them on foreign trips, covering speeches and Commons appearances to document N...
www.standard.co.uk
January 14, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Reform just 1pp behind Lab, acc to YouGov poll for @SkyNews & pushed Tories into 3rd place
- Lab 26% (35% in GE)
- Reform UK 25% (15%)
- Cons 22% (24%)
- Lib Dem 14% (13%)
- Greens 8% (7%)
Column below looking at Reform & its threat to Tories/Lab in 2025> www.standard.co.uk/comment/nige...
- Lab 26% (35% in GE)
- Reform UK 25% (15%)
- Cons 22% (24%)
- Lib Dem 14% (13%)
- Greens 8% (7%)
Column below looking at Reform & its threat to Tories/Lab in 2025> www.standard.co.uk/comment/nige...
RIP #SamMoore
With your partner, Dave Frater, you gave joy to millions.
#SoulMan is a classic.
And #HoldOnImComing has also become a #SuicidePrevention anthem - at the heart of the soundtrack for our #ZeroSuicideSociety #JoinTheDotsTour
Your soul lives on...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Go6w...
With your partner, Dave Frater, you gave joy to millions.
#SoulMan is a classic.
And #HoldOnImComing has also become a #SuicidePrevention anthem - at the heart of the soundtrack for our #ZeroSuicideSociety #JoinTheDotsTour
Your soul lives on...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Go6w...
Hold On I’m Coming - Sam & Dave | The Midnight Special
YouTube video by The Midnight Special
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January 11, 2025 at 8:09 AM
RIP #SamMoore
With your partner, Dave Frater, you gave joy to millions.
#SoulMan is a classic.
And #HoldOnImComing has also become a #SuicidePrevention anthem - at the heart of the soundtrack for our #ZeroSuicideSociety #JoinTheDotsTour
Your soul lives on...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Go6w...
With your partner, Dave Frater, you gave joy to millions.
#SoulMan is a classic.
And #HoldOnImComing has also become a #SuicidePrevention anthem - at the heart of the soundtrack for our #ZeroSuicideSociety #JoinTheDotsTour
Your soul lives on...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Go6w...
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Thank you to all who have signed up to explore leadership beyond polarization. We are open for expressions of interest until 4/3/25 @carolinelucas.bsky.social @patrickhurley.bsky.social @emmalbriant.bsky.social @lcrmayor.bsky.social @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social @paulvittles.bsky.social
We are beginning our year with this call for participation "Beyond Polarization: The role of Faith based Leadership in Times of Poly-Crisis"
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Frontiers | Beyond Polarization: The Role of Faith-Based Leadership in Times of Poly-Crisis
The modern era is witnessing a global poly-crisis that fundamentally challenges traditional conceptions of leadership within the public arena. This crisis co...
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January 8, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Thank you to all who have signed up to explore leadership beyond polarization. We are open for expressions of interest until 4/3/25 @carolinelucas.bsky.social @patrickhurley.bsky.social @emmalbriant.bsky.social @lcrmayor.bsky.social @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social @paulvittles.bsky.social
Some good achievements but the new #Labour Government seems to share the lack of interest the Conservative Govt had in #SuicidePrevention despite 6,000+ preventable suicide deaths every year - a huge human cost and an economic cost of £10 billion per year!
#ZeroSuicideSociety #TowardsZeroSuicide
#ZeroSuicideSociety #TowardsZeroSuicide
“The first 6 months: what has Labour actually done?”
Very worthwhile read 👇
Very worthwhile read 👇
The first 6 months: what has Labour actually done?
Yesterday we highlighted some of the achievements of our new government in its first six months. Here we explore some of the detail
eastangliabylines.co.uk
January 8, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Some good achievements but the new #Labour Government seems to share the lack of interest the Conservative Govt had in #SuicidePrevention despite 6,000+ preventable suicide deaths every year - a huge human cost and an economic cost of £10 billion per year!
#ZeroSuicideSociety #TowardsZeroSuicide
#ZeroSuicideSociety #TowardsZeroSuicide