@andemoore
Project Officer @fastforwardscot.bsky.social - https://fastforward.org.uk/ Delivering prevention workshops to children and young people in Scotland on risk-taking behaviours. BSc Pschology MSc Sexual and Reproductive Health ande@fastforward.org.uk
Join us online for @fastforwardscot.bsky.social January PIPS Network meeting and AGM focusing on healthy masculinities!
We hope to see you there in 2026!!!
#healthymasculinities #rolemodels #youngmen #scotland #healthcare #gambling #football #university #students
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📢 It's #EducationNeedsYouthWork Week! Today's topic is poverty and overcoming barriers to participation in education.
Youth work’s role in education is crucial to the Scottish Government’s Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan and the #ScottishAttainmentChallenge.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/48zxXjs
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
We've been commissioned by Public Health Scotland to conduct a study to explore why some young people are missing from vaccine services 🔎
We are looking for 6 youth work organisations to take part with a small amount of funding - express your interest by this Friday 21 Nov!
👉 https://bit.ly/3XkyKiN
Had a busy few weeks delivering @fastforwardscot.bsky.social sessions in Dargavel Primary in Renfrewshire and St Joseph’s Primary in East Renfrewshire!
Thanks for having me 🍎📚✏️
#internetsafety #AI #nicotine #snusdiscussed #tobacco&vapes #schools #Scotland #risktakingbehaviours
📝 New #YouthVIP report!
This paper highlights the challenges we need to address in order to create more equitable and inclusive volunteering opportunities for young people in the most deprived area of Scotland.
🔗 https://bit.ly/3JXrWo9
@youngscot.bsky.social @volunteeringuk.bsky.social
📆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
The graphic shows two people reading a book. 'Call for evidence' is in large bold text near the top and ASH Scotland's logo is in the top right corner.
📢 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
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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
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#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
@ayrshirecollege.bsky.social
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
