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.
💫Welcome Week
@andemoore.bsky.social and Leigh out and about at Ayrshire College and Forth Valley College this week.
Brilliant to spend time with RCA Trust, Kooth and Action Against Stalking - learning more about their great work!
#community #youthwork #scotland
@andemoore.bsky.social and Leigh out and about at Ayrshire College and Forth Valley College this week.
Brilliant to spend time with RCA Trust, Kooth and Action Against Stalking - learning more about their great work!
#community #youthwork #scotland
February 4, 2026 at 3:21 PM
💫Welcome Week
@andemoore.bsky.social and Leigh out and about at Ayrshire College and Forth Valley College this week.
Brilliant to spend time with RCA Trust, Kooth and Action Against Stalking - learning more about their great work!
#community #youthwork #scotland
@andemoore.bsky.social and Leigh out and about at Ayrshire College and Forth Valley College this week.
Brilliant to spend time with RCA Trust, Kooth and Action Against Stalking - learning more about their great work!
#community #youthwork #scotland
Last week, over 60 Labour MPs have called on the prime minister to impose a ban on under-16s access to social media platforms. Could an Australian-style #socialmedia ban for under-16s be on the cards in the UK?
#youthwork #risktakingbehaviour
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/l...
#youthwork #risktakingbehaviour
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/l...
BBC News - UK to Consult on Social Media Ban for Under 16s
Consultation is part of measures intended to 'protect young people's wellbeing'.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 28, 2026 at 10:23 AM
Last week, over 60 Labour MPs have called on the prime minister to impose a ban on under-16s access to social media platforms. Could an Australian-style #socialmedia ban for under-16s be on the cards in the UK?
#youthwork #risktakingbehaviour
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/l...
#youthwork #risktakingbehaviour
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/l...
🔵 Blue Monday 🔵
Today, January’s third Monday, commonly known as #BlueMonday - is thought to be the most depressing day of the year - but is it really?
We should be thinking about our mental health every day of the year....
www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-ment...
#youthwork #Scotland
Today, January’s third Monday, commonly known as #BlueMonday - is thought to be the most depressing day of the year - but is it really?
We should be thinking about our mental health every day of the year....
www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-ment...
#youthwork #Scotland
What does Blue Monday mean for our mental health?
January’s third Monday, “Blue Monday”, is thought to be the most depressing day of the year. Spoiler: it isn’t. Let’s look after our mental health against commercial influences.
www.mentalhealth.org.uk
January 19, 2026 at 11:26 AM
🔵 Blue Monday 🔵
Today, January’s third Monday, commonly known as #BlueMonday - is thought to be the most depressing day of the year - but is it really?
We should be thinking about our mental health every day of the year....
www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-ment...
#youthwork #Scotland
Today, January’s third Monday, commonly known as #BlueMonday - is thought to be the most depressing day of the year - but is it really?
We should be thinking about our mental health every day of the year....
www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-ment...
#youthwork #Scotland
@youngscot.bsky.social have launched Truth About Youth survey. Aged 11-25? It gives #youngpeople the chance to share what life in #Scotland really looks like for them.
Please share to reach as many people as possible!
youngscot.net/news-databas...
#youthwork #risktakingbehaviour #community
Please share to reach as many people as possible!
youngscot.net/news-databas...
#youthwork #risktakingbehaviour #community
National survey explores the issues that matter most to young people - Young Scot Corporate
Young people can help shape their own future by taking part in our Truth About Youth survey and sharing their views to help Young Scot and partners design services that reflect what matters most to th...
youngscot.net
January 15, 2026 at 11:24 AM
@youngscot.bsky.social have launched Truth About Youth survey. Aged 11-25? It gives #youngpeople the chance to share what life in #Scotland really looks like for them.
Please share to reach as many people as possible!
youngscot.net/news-databas...
#youthwork #risktakingbehaviour #community
Please share to reach as many people as possible!
youngscot.net/news-databas...
#youthwork #risktakingbehaviour #community
Join us and our friends at the RCA TRUST, Simon Community Scotland, Cyrenians & GamCare - Scotland
Community Gambling Harms Roundtable
📍 Broomhill Gardens and Community Hub Greenock
🗓️ Wednesday February 4th at 10am
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/community-...
We look forward to welcoming you!
Community Gambling Harms Roundtable
📍 Broomhill Gardens and Community Hub Greenock
🗓️ Wednesday February 4th at 10am
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/community-...
We look forward to welcoming you!
Community Gambling Harms Roundtable- Inverclyde
Working Together to Address Gambling Harm
www.eventbrite.co.uk
January 14, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Join us and our friends at the RCA TRUST, Simon Community Scotland, Cyrenians & GamCare - Scotland
Community Gambling Harms Roundtable
📍 Broomhill Gardens and Community Hub Greenock
🗓️ Wednesday February 4th at 10am
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/community-...
We look forward to welcoming you!
Community Gambling Harms Roundtable
📍 Broomhill Gardens and Community Hub Greenock
🗓️ Wednesday February 4th at 10am
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/community-...
We look forward to welcoming you!
It was with great sadness that we learned that Simon Jaquet, our 1st CEO, died last week.
Simon was instrumental in setting Fast Forward up in 1987, and in it becoming a respected and valued national youth work organisation.
fastforward.org.uk/5733-2/
Simon was instrumental in setting Fast Forward up in 1987, and in it becoming a respected and valued national youth work organisation.
fastforward.org.uk/5733-2/
December 17, 2025 at 9:28 AM
It was with great sadness that we learned that Simon Jaquet, our 1st CEO, died last week.
Simon was instrumental in setting Fast Forward up in 1987, and in it becoming a respected and valued national youth work organisation.
fastforward.org.uk/5733-2/
Simon was instrumental in setting Fast Forward up in 1987, and in it becoming a respected and valued national youth work organisation.
fastforward.org.uk/5733-2/
The mum of a girl who died while copying a "horrible" social media trend is calling for children to be taught about the dangers of solvent abuse
1 of the reasons it's not just crucial to talk to young people about #risktakingbehaviour-but also to #listen
#youthwork
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
1 of the reasons it's not just crucial to talk to young people about #risktakingbehaviour-but also to #listen
#youthwork
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Mum's plea after daughter, 13, died copying social media trend
Sonia Hopkin says her daughter had been trying to replicate videos she had seen on TikTok.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 15, 2025 at 9:33 AM
The mum of a girl who died while copying a "horrible" social media trend is calling for children to be taught about the dangers of solvent abuse
1 of the reasons it's not just crucial to talk to young people about #risktakingbehaviour-but also to #listen
#youthwork
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
1 of the reasons it's not just crucial to talk to young people about #risktakingbehaviour-but also to #listen
#youthwork
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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