📆November 27th 3pm-4:30pm PIPS Network Meeting - Peer Support & #Education for Individuals with #ADHD We are excited to welcome guest speakers Bill Colley, Chair of Scottish ADHD Coalition & Jane Keyworth from FACE Family Advice👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pips-netwo... #peereducation #youthwork

Did you know @fastforwardscot.bsky.social is back on #instagram? Matthew Baker, a Marketing & Digital Media student from @edinburghnapier.bsky.social has been volunteering with us to boost our engagement and he’s doing a brilliant job! Go give us a follow @fastforwardorgainsation

📢 Open call for evidence 📢 While the Tobacco & Vapes Bill is scrutinised in the House of Lords, there's a chance to provide evidence to the UK Gov's Dept of Health & Social Care to inform development of proposals to be included in a consultation! Help shape potential proposals - bit.ly/3JzWQCZ

Sign up to the November PIPS Network Meeting below 👇 #peereducation #teachers #ADHD #Neurodiverse #families #peersupport #children #youthwork #scotland #schools

@fastforwardscot.bsky.social welcome this contemporary piece of research into nicotine pouches in the Scottish Context. Well worth a read for anyone working with children and young people. #nicotinepouches #snusdiscussed #oralhealth #risktaking #education #research #health #youthwork

Yesterday @fastforwardscot.bsky.social delivered our workshops at Mary Erskines School in Edinburgh for their S6 Lifeskills Day. This is a brilliant day where the young men and women come together to develop knowledge and skills to prepare them for independent living. @isc-schools.bsky.social

@andemoore.bsky.social and Jamie at @youthlinkscot.bsky.social National Youth Work Conference today at Glasgow's Radisson Blu. Brilliant event - we were delighted to attend! Thank you to all involved in organising. #youthwork #risktakingbehaviour #community

@fastforwardscot.bsky.social have recently added ‘Partner Projects’ to our PIPS website to showcase amazing peer work being done by other organisations. Take a look at the films created by #NewScots and Media Education to highlight the lived-experience of young #Syrian and #Ukrainian refugees.

A statement from The Loop on the recently announced drug checking service in Scotland. Find out more about The Loop's research and evidence base: wearetheloop.org/publications

Next week with @andemoore.bsky.social - if you're in or around #Eastrenfrewhsire come join us with the Rca Trust. #gamblinghars #youthwork #scotland

1 WEEK TO GO! 🗓️Thursday @ 10am 📍Online We have a brilliant new resource available-supporting #parents & #caregivers around #gamblingharm & #gaming It's a whole new world out there for #youngpeople It can be daunting. Get involved, learn & feel confident having tricky conversations bit.ly/3IP7hCq

I am looking forward to representing @fastforwardscot.bsky.social at the RCA Trust’s latest event in #EastRenfrewshire 📍 Join us on the 22nd to learn more about gambling harms and engage with other professionals interested in making a difference! @eastrencouncil.bsky.social Sign up below:

🪙 Complete the survey to collect 200 Young Scot reward points! No Knives Better Lives are asking young people in Scotland aged 11-25 to help them understand more about your experiences and views on violence and how to reduce it in Scotland 💭 It only takes a few minutes! 👉 https://bit.ly/4nyAiRH

@fastforwardscot.bsky.social has partnered with @investinren.bsky.social to deliver prevention/harm reduction workshops to their latest employability group! Today on the agenda was gambling harms. See below how this can impact all aspects of life, including secure employment destinations!

Do you work with children and young people in Glasgow? Help them have their say in the Glasgow Big Youth Survey #glasgow #youthwork #youthvoice #youthparticipation #scotland www.surveymonkey.com/r/GlasgowBig...

#ChallengePoverty The campaign aims to highlight that too many people are living in #poverty & showcase positive action being taken to address this We are passionate about spreading awareness around links between poverty& #risktakingbehaviour Check out our blog bit.ly/437olu0 #CPW25

Busy day of session delivery in Renfrewshire today. I was at Mossvale Primary School this morning raising awareness of nicotine products and will be going to Thorn Primary later this afternoon 📚✏️🥛🍎 @fastforwardscot.bsky.social @renfrewshire.gov.uk #risktakingbehaviours #nicotineproducts #school

Just leaving after delivering a workshop on vaping and other nicotine products to a lovely local youth group… the irony of what I found littered outside 🫠 @fastforwardscot.bsky.social #vapes #litter #environment #singleusevapeban #Scotland

Very inspiring stories from the lived experience panel today. Thank you to everyone who shares their story and raises awareness of gambling harms. @fastforwardscot.bsky.social #gamblingharms #gamblersanonymous #risktakingbehaviours #hiddenaddiction

Such interesting presentations so far at the Glasgow Gambling Harms Summit. Looking forward to hearing from more inspiring speakers @fastforwardscot.bsky.social #humanrights #youthwork #publichealth #government #Scotland #Glasgow #gamblingharms #children #youngpeople

@ayrshirecollege.bsky.social Kilwinning campus today for the last event of the week. Excited to meet all the new students and raise awareness of harms related to risk-taking behaviours. @fastforwardscot.bsky.social @collegesscot.bsky.social #gamblingharms #nicotine #students #highereducation

At Ayrshire College, Ayr Campus today with the RCA Trust discussing gambling harms and signposting to support available. Great to meet so many enthusiastic students! @fastforwardscot.bsky.social #gamblingharms #youngpeople #supportservices #scotland #Ayrshire #freshers #college #students

Are you a parent/caregiver curious about risk-taking behaviours and how they might affect your children and young people growing up? Join @fastforwardscot.bsky.social for our online webinar to discuss, share and ask questions about these important topics. #parents #families #carers #youngpeople

“Health service leaders are telling us that unless we act on prevention, we may not have an NHS to fix,” - Health leaders warn that without bold leadership, the NHS risks collapse under the weight of illnesses caused by alcohol, unhealthy food & smoking. 🔍 www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Looking for ways to have better conversations with your teens? Check out our Good Conversations series Day ONE No big lectures Try to offer the same support that you would a friend – listen without passing comment, without making judgements or offering criticism. fastforward.org.uk/making-good-...

I’m here @uniwestscotland.bsky.social Lanarkshire Campus raising awareness of risk-taking behaviours and sign posting to support services. Such a busy day with such friendly students! @fastforwardscot.bsky.social #freshers #University #gamblingharms #snusdiscussed #support #youth #scotland

🎉 Are you excited to be studying at Ayrshire College? Ande will be flying the Fast forward flag at their #freshers events! Get involved and say hello 👋 ! #freshersweek #youthwork #risktakingbehaviour #scotland #ayrshire

Have a read of @fastforwardscot.bsky.social most recent blog post below reflecting on the recent buzz around masculinity. #healthymasculinity #mensmentalhealth #youngpeople #men&boys #redefiningmasculinuty

David Hilferty of Citizens Advice Scotland on an inspiring project being run by West Dunbartonshire Citizens Advice Bureau: Here’s how to challenge negative perceptions of people in poverty: buff.ly/GMuc3wp @citizensadvicescot.bsky.social @wdcab.bsky.social

Last chance to sign up to @fastforwardscot.bsky.social next PIPS Network Meeting! If you have an interest in #peereducation or #peersupport or want to learn more about the #ArmedForces or #Veterans community please come along and join us digitally on Tuesday! Everyone welcome ❤️ Sign up below:

@fastforwardscot.bsky.social are pleased to announce that we are teaming up with the Scottish Centre for Social Research to discuss the the marketing of age restricted products towards children and young people. Come and join the discussion! Sign Up Link: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/the-scotti...

Great to see support for drug testing at all festivals in today's papers. Every drug death is potentially preventable. Let's make that a reality. www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...

I’m here at the #Glasgow Kelvin College East End Campus raising awareness and talking to #students about risk-taking behaviours. It’s great to see everyone so excited and enthusiastic to get started! @fastforwardscot.bsky.social @collegesscot.bsky.social #college #freshers #harmreduction

🚨 Training alert: Nitazenes – A Deep Dive 🚨 Learn about history, market trends, risks & harm reduction approaches for these potent synthetic opioids. 🕒 13:00 - 16:30 BST 📆 Thursday 28th August 2025 📍Online 🎟️https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nitazenes-a-deep-dive-tickets-1318832346049

New survey shows over 1/3 of young people report seeing alcohol-related content from businesses and influencers online. 🚫 If a product is harmful enough not to be sold to children, it should not be marketed to them, online or anywhere else. Marketing regulations to protect children are needed.

It’s just one week to go until @fastforwardscot.bsky.social next PIPS Network meeting. If you have an interest in #peereducation or #peersupport please come along to join the conversation 🗣️ Sign up at the link below. We hope to see you there! #youth #mentalhealth #veterans #armedforces #military

Come and join @forceschildscot.bsky.social and #Vector24 at @fastforwardscot.bsky.social next PIPS Network Meeting to discuss the role that peer support plays for Armed Forces and Veteran Communities🎖️ #peersupport #veterans #forceschildren #scotland #youthwork #peereducation Sign up below 👇

Come and join @forceschildscot.bsky.social and #Vector24 at @fastforwardscot.bsky.social next PIPS Network Meeting to discuss the role that peer support plays for Armed Forces and Veteran Communities🎖️ #peersupport #veterans #forceschildren #scotland #youthwork #peereducation Sign up below 👇

Want to learn more about gambling harms? @fastforwardscot.bsky.social have a range of webinars to suit different audiences. Scan the QR codes below to join the conversation!💬 #gambling #gaming #children #Scotland #gamblingharms #begambleaware #youngpeople

*Upcoming webinar announcement* If you are a professional in Scotland involved in identifying, supporting, and protecting children at risk of or experiencing criminal exploitation – sign up to our upcoming webinar.

The role of peer support within Armed Forces communities, past and present. Sign up below to join the conversation 💬

The role of peer support within Armed Forces communities, past and present. Sign up below to join the conversation 💬

@fastforwardscot.bsky.social are pleased to announce that we are teaming up with the Scottish Centre for Social Research to discuss the the marketing of age restricted products towards children and young people. Come and join the discussion! Sign Up Link: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/the-scotti...

Recent evidence shows that young people’s awareness of nicotine pouches is on the rise, while adults are still worryingly unaware of the risks. Big tobacco unfortunately seems to always be one step ahead of legislation! @fastforwardscot.bsky.social #nicotinepouches #health #BBC #youngpeople

Looking for an interactive way to discuss risk taking with young people in your setting? Check out this educational game created by a group of creative young people at West Lothian Skills Training! @westlothiancouncil.bsky.social @fastforwardscot.bsky.social

Did you know that 43% of young people in the UK are now aware of nicotine pouches? This is 5% increase in awareness since 2024. Find out more about these health harming products on @ashscotland.bsky.social website #nicotinepouches #addiction #youngpeople #snus #health #snusdiscussed

@fastforwardscot.bsky.social recently delivered a vaping and drug awareness workshop to the youth advisory group @cypcs.bsky.social The group have put their knowledge to good use, presenting recommendations to improve children’s health and rights to the European Network of Young Advisors!

🗓️ PIPS Network Meeting coming soon! Save the date, details to follow! #youthwork #peerinspiration #peereducation #scotland #edinburgh #networking

Do you work with young people in #Scotland? 💰Our new Peer Inspiration Projects Scotland (PIPS) Fund, enables groups to apply for up to £500 to create a #peerinspiration resource to raise awareness of risk-taking behaviours and related harm. Interested? Click👇 pips.scot/how-can-we-h... #youthwork

Alva High S3's told us #vaping as an issue they wanted to address Searching for more creative ways to share their thoughts & opinions, we took a trip back to a time when young people were glued to their Walkmans while patiently waiting for the next A-Team episode! fastforward.org.uk/it-was-accep...