Fast Forward
@fastforwardscot.bsky.social
Scotland's national youth work organisation specialising in risk taking behaviours, prevention & early intervention.
Promoting young people's health through education & training. We support children, young people, parents, carers, & practitioners.
Promoting young people's health through education & training. We support children, young people, parents, carers, & practitioners.
We travel across #Scotland talking about #risktakingbehaviour to #young people at #school and #youth groups
Get in touch if we can help :)
#risktakingbehaviours #informeddecisions #snusdiscussed #nicotineawareness #internetsafety #gambling #scotland #gaming
Get in touch if we can help :)
#risktakingbehaviours #informeddecisions #snusdiscussed #nicotineawareness #internetsafety #gambling #scotland #gaming
Beautiful train journey through to Inverkip Primary School yesterday to deliver @fastforwardscot.bsky.social workshops to their P6s and 7s.
#risktakingbehaviours #informeddecisions #snusdiscussed #nicotineawareness #internetsafety #gambling #scotland #gaming
#risktakingbehaviours #informeddecisions #snusdiscussed #nicotineawareness #internetsafety #gambling #scotland #gaming
December 3, 2025 at 9:57 AM
We travel across #Scotland talking about #risktakingbehaviour to #young people at #school and #youth groups
Get in touch if we can help :)
#risktakingbehaviours #informeddecisions #snusdiscussed #nicotineawareness #internetsafety #gambling #scotland #gaming
Get in touch if we can help :)
#risktakingbehaviours #informeddecisions #snusdiscussed #nicotineawareness #internetsafety #gambling #scotland #gaming
Some people love the festivities & run up to Christmas but it can be a tough time for others. The opening of The Nook in #Glasgow by @samhscotland.bsky.social is brilliant. Open 7 days a week, appointment free to anyone age 10+ looking for mental health support.
news.stv.tv/west-central...
news.stv.tv/west-central...
Scotland’s first walk-in mental health support hub opens
The Nook, run by Scottish Action for Mental Health, offers assistance seven days a week.
news.stv.tv
December 3, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Some people love the festivities & run up to Christmas but it can be a tough time for others. The opening of The Nook in #Glasgow by @samhscotland.bsky.social is brilliant. Open 7 days a week, appointment free to anyone age 10+ looking for mental health support.
news.stv.tv/west-central...
news.stv.tv/west-central...
More research showing that early education is key around #risktakingbehaviours - we can help!
Researchers at @cam.ac.uk have showed that the neurological changes adolescence ushers in might in fact first start when we're around 9-years-old and that the brain stays in the adolescent phase until our early thirties when we 'peak'.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Four pivotal ages in your brain's development revealed in new scientific study
Brain scans on thousands of people reveal the dramatic shifts the brain goes through between birth and death.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 11:53 AM
More research showing that early education is key around #risktakingbehaviours - we can help!
#Movember 2025 is coming to a close..
It challenges outdated beliefs that men should be strong & keep it together, promoting the message that expressing vulnerability is never a flaw. Open conversations & reaching out are not a sign of weakness but strength!
fastforward.org.uk/marvellous-m...
It challenges outdated beliefs that men should be strong & keep it together, promoting the message that expressing vulnerability is never a flaw. Open conversations & reaching out are not a sign of weakness but strength!
fastforward.org.uk/marvellous-m...
November 26, 2025 at 11:33 AM
#Movember 2025 is coming to a close..
It challenges outdated beliefs that men should be strong & keep it together, promoting the message that expressing vulnerability is never a flaw. Open conversations & reaching out are not a sign of weakness but strength!
fastforward.org.uk/marvellous-m...
It challenges outdated beliefs that men should be strong & keep it together, promoting the message that expressing vulnerability is never a flaw. Open conversations & reaching out are not a sign of weakness but strength!
fastforward.org.uk/marvellous-m...
Fast Forward PIPS Network Meeting & #AGM
💻 Online
🗓️ 15th January
⏰ From 4pm
Join us at Fast Forward’s AGM & find out more about our activities over the past year with a focus on healthy masculinity
Click for tickets👇
bit.ly/4prbJXk
#risktakingbehaviour #scotland #youthwork #gamblingharm
💻 Online
🗓️ 15th January
⏰ From 4pm
Join us at Fast Forward’s AGM & find out more about our activities over the past year with a focus on healthy masculinity
Click for tickets👇
bit.ly/4prbJXk
#risktakingbehaviour #scotland #youthwork #gamblingharm
November 24, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Fast Forward PIPS Network Meeting & #AGM
💻 Online
🗓️ 15th January
⏰ From 4pm
Join us at Fast Forward’s AGM & find out more about our activities over the past year with a focus on healthy masculinity
Click for tickets👇
bit.ly/4prbJXk
#risktakingbehaviour #scotland #youthwork #gamblingharm
💻 Online
🗓️ 15th January
⏰ From 4pm
Join us at Fast Forward’s AGM & find out more about our activities over the past year with a focus on healthy masculinity
Click for tickets👇
bit.ly/4prbJXk
#risktakingbehaviour #scotland #youthwork #gamblingharm
👋 Some brilliant feedback from our work with Morgan Stanley and Pilotlight
"Fast Forward have benefitted from being able to draw the team's wide range of experience, and we were delighted to share our progress."
#partnership #thirdsector #scotland #risktakingbehaviour
"Fast Forward have benefitted from being able to draw the team's wide range of experience, and we were delighted to share our progress."
#partnership #thirdsector #scotland #risktakingbehaviour
November 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
👋 Some brilliant feedback from our work with Morgan Stanley and Pilotlight
"Fast Forward have benefitted from being able to draw the team's wide range of experience, and we were delighted to share our progress."
#partnership #thirdsector #scotland #risktakingbehaviour
"Fast Forward have benefitted from being able to draw the team's wide range of experience, and we were delighted to share our progress."
#partnership #thirdsector #scotland #risktakingbehaviour
Such sad news coming from the west coast - #drugs continues to be huge talking point at our school sessions
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottis...
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottis...
Devastated mum of girl who died in suspected drug death pays tribute to daughter
Samantha Curley paid an emotional tribute to her "kind daughter," Olivia, 11, who passed away on Monday after she was rushed to hospital.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Such sad news coming from the west coast - #drugs continues to be huge talking point at our school sessions
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottis...
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottis...
👉Wednesday at 10am!
Last chance to sign up :)
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-parents-...
#parenting #onlinesafety #gamblingharm
Last chance to sign up :)
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-parents-...
#parenting #onlinesafety #gamblingharm
A Parent's story: Chatting about Reducing Gaming & Gambling Harm
Parents,carers join us to explore ways of using our NEW booklet to support you when talking about gambling harms and gaming.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 3:50 PM
👉Wednesday at 10am!
Last chance to sign up :)
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-parents-...
#parenting #onlinesafety #gamblingharm
Last chance to sign up :)
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-parents-...
#parenting #onlinesafety #gamblingharm
How's #Movember is going? Sporting a mighty moustache or having a handlebar headache?
Fun concept, serious message. We all have partners, fathers, brothers, sons, uncles, and friends that we love. Too many are dying too young, impacting relationships, families & communities
uk.movember.com
Fun concept, serious message. We all have partners, fathers, brothers, sons, uncles, and friends that we love. Too many are dying too young, impacting relationships, families & communities
uk.movember.com
Movember | Changing the face of men's health
Unite to take on mental health, suicide, prostate cancer and testicular cancer.
uk.movember.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:11 AM
How's #Movember is going? Sporting a mighty moustache or having a handlebar headache?
Fun concept, serious message. We all have partners, fathers, brothers, sons, uncles, and friends that we love. Too many are dying too young, impacting relationships, families & communities
uk.movember.com
Fun concept, serious message. We all have partners, fathers, brothers, sons, uncles, and friends that we love. Too many are dying too young, impacting relationships, families & communities
uk.movember.com
📆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
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
PIPS Network Meeting - Peer Support and Education for Individuals with ADHD
We look forward to welcoming guest speakers Bill Colley, Chair of the Scottish ADHD Coalition and Jane Keyworth from FACE Family Advice.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 3:28 PM
📆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
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
#TrusteesWeek
During Trustee Week, we'd like to thank our amazing Board of Directors for their commitment to, and support of, the staff team at Fast forward, and our work to improve the lives of #children and #youngpeople across #Scotland
We couldn’t do it without you!
#teamwork #thirdsector
During Trustee Week, we'd like to thank our amazing Board of Directors for their commitment to, and support of, the staff team at Fast forward, and our work to improve the lives of #children and #youngpeople across #Scotland
We couldn’t do it without you!
#teamwork #thirdsector
November 5, 2025 at 1:43 PM
#TrusteesWeek
During Trustee Week, we'd like to thank our amazing Board of Directors for their commitment to, and support of, the staff team at Fast forward, and our work to improve the lives of #children and #youngpeople across #Scotland
We couldn’t do it without you!
#teamwork #thirdsector
During Trustee Week, we'd like to thank our amazing Board of Directors for their commitment to, and support of, the staff team at Fast forward, and our work to improve the lives of #children and #youngpeople across #Scotland
We couldn’t do it without you!
#teamwork #thirdsector
Early intervention is key - #vaping is on the rise...
"Health experts say vaping is not competely harmless, so children and non-smokers should never vape."
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#harmreduction #youthwork
"Health experts say vaping is not competely harmless, so children and non-smokers should never vape."
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#harmreduction #youthwork
Vapers overtake smokers for first time in Great Britain
Some 5.4 million adults use vapes daily or occasionally compared with 4.9 million using cigarettes, figures show.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Early intervention is key - #vaping is on the rise...
"Health experts say vaping is not competely harmless, so children and non-smokers should never vape."
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#harmreduction #youthwork
"Health experts say vaping is not competely harmless, so children and non-smokers should never vape."
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#harmreduction #youthwork
YouthLink Scotland & Glasgow Life would like to engage with young people across Glasgow to understand the issues affecting them in their local community and how best to support them.
Please support & share the following survey within your networks too-open until the end of this week!
Thank you!
Please support & share the following survey within your networks too-open until the end of this week!
Thank you!
October 27, 2025 at 4:09 PM
YouthLink Scotland & Glasgow Life would like to engage with young people across Glasgow to understand the issues affecting them in their local community and how best to support them.
Please support & share the following survey within your networks too-open until the end of this week!
Thank you!
Please support & share the following survey within your networks too-open until the end of this week!
Thank you!
@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
Brilliant event - we were delighted to attend! Thank you to all involved in organising.
#youthwork #risktakingbehaviour #community
October 27, 2025 at 3:45 PM
@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
Brilliant event - we were delighted to attend! Thank you to all involved in organising.
#youthwork #risktakingbehaviour #community
Street Assist, a group of volunteers who help revellers on nights out, reported #ketamine was becoming a social norm among young people with 90% of callouts now suspected to involve the drug.
The NHS is raising awareness of serious risks to #bladder health
#youthwork #risktakingbehaviour #scotland
The NHS is raising awareness of serious risks to #bladder health
#youthwork #risktakingbehaviour #scotland
October 27, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Street Assist, a group of volunteers who help revellers on nights out, reported #ketamine was becoming a social norm among young people with 90% of callouts now suspected to involve the drug.
The NHS is raising awareness of serious risks to #bladder health
#youthwork #risktakingbehaviour #scotland
The NHS is raising awareness of serious risks to #bladder health
#youthwork #risktakingbehaviour #scotland
👉 Complete the survey, collect 200 @youngscot.bsky.social 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 💭
It only takes a few minutes, please share!✏️bit.ly/4nyAiRH
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 💭
It only takes a few minutes, please share!✏️bit.ly/4nyAiRH
October 22, 2025 at 10:49 AM
👉 Complete the survey, collect 200 @youngscot.bsky.social 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 💭
It only takes a few minutes, please share!✏️bit.ly/4nyAiRH
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 💭
It only takes a few minutes, please share!✏️bit.ly/4nyAiRH
Our friends at Linknet are excited to announce the launch of a new online ESOL (English for Specific Purposes) project aimed at supporting individuals to improve their English language skills and enhance their employment prospects. Please share with your networks
#workskills #employability
#workskills #employability
October 20, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Our friends at Linknet are excited to announce the launch of a new online ESOL (English for Specific Purposes) project aimed at supporting individuals to improve their English language skills and enhance their employment prospects. Please share with your networks
#workskills #employability
#workskills #employability
Next week with @andemoore.bsky.social - if you're in or around #Eastrenfrewhsire come join us with the Rca Trust.
#gamblinghars #youthwork #scotland
#gamblinghars #youthwork #scotland
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:
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:
Driving Change: A Tour to Reduce Gambling Harm
The aim of this event is to engage with professionals who would like to learn more about gambling-harms and how to support people at risk.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 15, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Next week with @andemoore.bsky.social - if you're in or around #Eastrenfrewhsire come join us with the Rca Trust.
#gamblinghars #youthwork #scotland
#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
🗓️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
The Power of Storytelling: Exploring Gambling Harms with Parents & Carers
Practitioners, join us to explore ways of adopting our NEW resource to support parents/carers when talking about gambling harms and gaming.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 15, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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
🗓️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
Team & board enjoyed our annual #awayday this week-thanks for hosting @youngscot.bsky.social
Focusing on challenges facing the 3rd sector. We had great discussions & shared ideas to identify opportunities, shape future #strategy & refresh our brand.
Looking forward to next steps & the year ahead!
Focusing on challenges facing the 3rd sector. We had great discussions & shared ideas to identify opportunities, shape future #strategy & refresh our brand.
Looking forward to next steps & the year ahead!
October 15, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Team & board enjoyed our annual #awayday this week-thanks for hosting @youngscot.bsky.social
Focusing on challenges facing the 3rd sector. We had great discussions & shared ideas to identify opportunities, shape future #strategy & refresh our brand.
Looking forward to next steps & the year ahead!
Focusing on challenges facing the 3rd sector. We had great discussions & shared ideas to identify opportunities, shape future #strategy & refresh our brand.
Looking forward to next steps & the year ahead!
🗓️ SAVE THE DATE!
We would love to welcome you to our online AGM on the 13th of November.
Join our mailing list and we'll share full details soon, subscribe on our home page:
fastforward.org.uk
#AGM #thirdsector #scotland
We would love to welcome you to our online AGM on the 13th of November.
Join our mailing list and we'll share full details soon, subscribe on our home page:
fastforward.org.uk
#AGM #thirdsector #scotland
October 8, 2025 at 10:16 AM
🗓️ SAVE THE DATE!
We would love to welcome you to our online AGM on the 13th of November.
Join our mailing list and we'll share full details soon, subscribe on our home page:
fastforward.org.uk
#AGM #thirdsector #scotland
We would love to welcome you to our online AGM on the 13th of November.
Join our mailing list and we'll share full details soon, subscribe on our home page:
fastforward.org.uk
#AGM #thirdsector #scotland
#WHO concluded "based on available data, rates of #vaping for 13 - 15 year old's are on average 9xs higher than the prevalence among adults"
#snus #cigarettes & #nicotinepouches we share information about #risktakingbehaviour & can help young people you work with. Get in touch!
bit.ly/3L0Eqvl
#snus #cigarettes & #nicotinepouches we share information about #risktakingbehaviour & can help young people you work with. Get in touch!
bit.ly/3L0Eqvl
Almost 15 million teens around the world using vapes, WHO report says
The report marks the first time the WHO has tracked e-cigarette usage, and found that "adolescents are generally using the products at a higher rate than adults".
news.sky.com
October 8, 2025 at 9:46 AM
#WHO concluded "based on available data, rates of #vaping for 13 - 15 year old's are on average 9xs higher than the prevalence among adults"
#snus #cigarettes & #nicotinepouches we share information about #risktakingbehaviour & can help young people you work with. Get in touch!
bit.ly/3L0Eqvl
#snus #cigarettes & #nicotinepouches we share information about #risktakingbehaviour & can help young people you work with. Get in touch!
bit.ly/3L0Eqvl
#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
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
October 8, 2025 at 9:27 AM
#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
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
👉 #GamblingHarms Summit: Standing Strong for a Safer #Scotland
Our team are at Glasgow City Chambers today for the Summit with the RCA Trust.
Brilliant to see Govan Youth Information Project-their presenter participated in a gambling education fund project with us a few years back!
#thirdsector
Our team are at Glasgow City Chambers today for the Summit with the RCA Trust.
Brilliant to see Govan Youth Information Project-their presenter participated in a gambling education fund project with us a few years back!
#thirdsector
September 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM
👉 #GamblingHarms Summit: Standing Strong for a Safer #Scotland
Our team are at Glasgow City Chambers today for the Summit with the RCA Trust.
Brilliant to see Govan Youth Information Project-their presenter participated in a gambling education fund project with us a few years back!
#thirdsector
Our team are at Glasgow City Chambers today for the Summit with the RCA Trust.
Brilliant to see Govan Youth Information Project-their presenter participated in a gambling education fund project with us a few years back!
#thirdsector
👉 Day 3 - Children
#EuropeanGamblingHarmAwarenessWeek we're sharing a brilliant resource created with Rock Trust, "Push Your Luck"
Inspired to create your own #risktakingbehaviour resource? We have a Youth Fund!
fastforward.org.uk/pushing-your...
#youthwork
#EGHPN #gamblingharmprevention
#EuropeanGamblingHarmAwarenessWeek we're sharing a brilliant resource created with Rock Trust, "Push Your Luck"
Inspired to create your own #risktakingbehaviour resource? We have a Youth Fund!
fastforward.org.uk/pushing-your...
#youthwork
#EGHPN #gamblingharmprevention
“Pushing Your Luck” with The Rock Trust & Tinderbox Collective – Fast Forward
fastforward.org.uk
September 24, 2025 at 8:51 AM
👉 Day 3 - Children
#EuropeanGamblingHarmAwarenessWeek we're sharing a brilliant resource created with Rock Trust, "Push Your Luck"
Inspired to create your own #risktakingbehaviour resource? We have a Youth Fund!
fastforward.org.uk/pushing-your...
#youthwork
#EGHPN #gamblingharmprevention
#EuropeanGamblingHarmAwarenessWeek we're sharing a brilliant resource created with Rock Trust, "Push Your Luck"
Inspired to create your own #risktakingbehaviour resource? We have a Youth Fund!
fastforward.org.uk/pushing-your...
#youthwork
#EGHPN #gamblingharmprevention