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!
🎉 Our First Freshers Fair of 2025!
You'll find Donna at the City of Glasgow College today. We're excited to meet you all and hear your thoughts around #risktakingbehaviours - if you're in the area, come and say hello 👋
#youthwork #glasgow #freshers2025 #community
You'll find Donna at the City of Glasgow College today. We're excited to meet you all and hear your thoughts around #risktakingbehaviours - if you're in the area, come and say hello 👋
#youthwork #glasgow #freshers2025 #community
August 13, 2025 at 11:11 AM
🎉 Our First Freshers Fair of 2025!
You'll find Donna at the City of Glasgow College today. We're excited to meet you all and hear your thoughts around #risktakingbehaviours - if you're in the area, come and say hello 👋
#youthwork #glasgow #freshers2025 #community
You'll find Donna at the City of Glasgow College today. We're excited to meet you all and hear your thoughts around #risktakingbehaviours - if you're in the area, come and say hello 👋
#youthwork #glasgow #freshers2025 #community
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
November 26, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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
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
Our brilliant Project Officers are on the move and up in the North this week, delivering sessions to young people across #Aberdeenshire
#risktakingbehaviours #youthwork #nicotine #gaming #gamblingharm
#risktakingbehaviours #youthwork #nicotine #gaming #gamblingharm
Farrah and I are out and about in Aberdeenshire this week delivering workshops on Internet Safety & Gaming and Tobacco & Nicotine Products 🌊🐬
@fastforwardscot.bsky.social
@abshirecouncil.bsky.social
#risktakingbehaviours #aberdeenshire #youthwork
@fastforwardscot.bsky.social
@abshirecouncil.bsky.social
#risktakingbehaviours #aberdeenshire #youthwork
May 7, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Our brilliant Project Officers are on the move and up in the North this week, delivering sessions to young people across #Aberdeenshire
#risktakingbehaviours #youthwork #nicotine #gaming #gamblingharm
#risktakingbehaviours #youthwork #nicotine #gaming #gamblingharm
Farrah and I are out and about in Aberdeenshire this week delivering workshops on Internet Safety & Gaming and Tobacco & Nicotine Products 🌊🐬
@fastforwardscot.bsky.social
@abshirecouncil.bsky.social
#risktakingbehaviours #aberdeenshire #youthwork
@fastforwardscot.bsky.social
@abshirecouncil.bsky.social
#risktakingbehaviours #aberdeenshire #youthwork
May 6, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Farrah and I are out and about in Aberdeenshire this week delivering workshops on Internet Safety & Gaming and Tobacco & Nicotine Products 🌊🐬
@fastforwardscot.bsky.social
@abshirecouncil.bsky.social
#risktakingbehaviours #aberdeenshire #youthwork
@fastforwardscot.bsky.social
@abshirecouncil.bsky.social
#risktakingbehaviours #aberdeenshire #youthwork
If you'd like more information about the work our amazing team do around #risktakingbehaviours - from #'school settings to #youthgroups and beyond! We'd love to hear from you.
#youthwork #schools #scotland
#youthwork #schools #scotland
Sun is shining today for us @fastforwardscot.bsky.social delivering our workshops in Currie Community High School and Forresters High School in Edinburgh ☀️
If you would like to have our team in to your school or organisation, email me at: ande@fastforward.org.uk
#youthwork #schools #scotland
If you would like to have our team in to your school or organisation, email me at: ande@fastforward.org.uk
#youthwork #schools #scotland
April 30, 2025 at 1:10 PM
If you'd like more information about the work our amazing team do around #risktakingbehaviours - from #'school settings to #youthgroups and beyond! We'd love to hear from you.
#youthwork #schools #scotland
#youthwork #schools #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
@fastforwardscot.bsky.social
#gamblingharms #gamblersanonymous #risktakingbehaviours #hiddenaddiction
September 24, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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
@fastforwardscot.bsky.social
#gamblingharms #gamblersanonymous #risktakingbehaviours #hiddenaddiction
💫It's the 60th anniversary of @carersscotland.bsky.social
We are always delighted when we get the opportunity to work with #carers. Their unique experiences and perspectives are always so valuable.
#youthwork #thirdsector #scotland #risktakingbehaviours
We are always delighted when we get the opportunity to work with #carers. Their unique experiences and perspectives are always so valuable.
#youthwork #thirdsector #scotland #risktakingbehaviours
To mark Carers UK's 60th Anniversary in Scotland, we are using our platform to share the stories of carers across the nation.
This story comes from Irena who cares for her two adult children who have Down’s Syndrome.
Read the piece in full here: www.carersuk.org/news/60th-an...
This story comes from Irena who cares for her two adult children who have Down’s Syndrome.
Read the piece in full here: www.carersuk.org/news/60th-an...
April 21, 2025 at 11:33 AM
💫It's the 60th anniversary of @carersscotland.bsky.social
We are always delighted when we get the opportunity to work with #carers. Their unique experiences and perspectives are always so valuable.
#youthwork #thirdsector #scotland #risktakingbehaviours
We are always delighted when we get the opportunity to work with #carers. Their unique experiences and perspectives are always so valuable.
#youthwork #thirdsector #scotland #risktakingbehaviours
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
Thanks for having me 🍎📚✏️
#internetsafety #AI #nicotine #snusdiscussed #tobacco&vapes #schools #Scotland #risktakingbehaviours
November 17, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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
Thanks for having me 🍎📚✏️
#internetsafety #AI #nicotine #snusdiscussed #tobacco&vapes #schools #Scotland #risktakingbehaviours
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
@fastforwardscot.bsky.social
@renfrewshire.gov.uk
#risktakingbehaviours #nicotineproducts #school
October 1, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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
@fastforwardscot.bsky.social
@renfrewshire.gov.uk
#risktakingbehaviours #nicotineproducts #school
@fastforwardscot.bsky.social are working to spread awareness of #nicotinepouches
Commonly known as snus, these products are NOT risk free and are not a medically regulated cessation product.
See what young people are telling us below 👇
#risktakingbehaviours #tobaccoindustry #youthwork
Commonly known as snus, these products are NOT risk free and are not a medically regulated cessation product.
See what young people are telling us below 👇
#risktakingbehaviours #tobaccoindustry #youthwork
April 22, 2025 at 9:43 AM
@fastforwardscot.bsky.social are working to spread awareness of #nicotinepouches
Commonly known as snus, these products are NOT risk free and are not a medically regulated cessation product.
See what young people are telling us below 👇
#risktakingbehaviours #tobaccoindustry #youthwork
Commonly known as snus, these products are NOT risk free and are not a medically regulated cessation product.
See what young people are telling us below 👇
#risktakingbehaviours #tobaccoindustry #youthwork
Out & about at freshers events over the last few weeks raising awareness of #risktakingbehaviours. We've met so many brilliant students, staff, organisations & charities
This week you'll find us at Queen Margaret University & Fife College!
#freshers25 #freshersweek #risktakingbehaviour #youthwork
This week you'll find us at Queen Margaret University & Fife College!
#freshers25 #freshersweek #risktakingbehaviour #youthwork
September 15, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Out & about at freshers events over the last few weeks raising awareness of #risktakingbehaviours. We've met so many brilliant students, staff, organisations & charities
This week you'll find us at Queen Margaret University & Fife College!
#freshers25 #freshersweek #risktakingbehaviour #youthwork
This week you'll find us at Queen Margaret University & Fife College!
#freshers25 #freshersweek #risktakingbehaviour #youthwork
"Children and young people have the right to a childhood free from alcohol marketing." @alcoholfocus.bsky.social
Our team talk to young people in sessions about #alcohol and other #risktakingbehaviours - get in touch if you'd like more information
#youthwork #scotland
Our team talk to young people in sessions about #alcohol and other #risktakingbehaviours - get in touch if you'd like more information
#youthwork #scotland
A new report published today by @publichealthscot.bsky.social has concluded that:
➡️#AlcoholMarketing & #Advertising fuels drinking
➡️Marketing restrictions are effective & cost effective ways to reduce how much we drink & improve Scotland's health
www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/news/news/ne...
➡️#AlcoholMarketing & #Advertising fuels drinking
➡️Marketing restrictions are effective & cost effective ways to reduce how much we drink & improve Scotland's health
www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/news/news/ne...
September 3, 2025 at 12:41 PM
"Children and young people have the right to a childhood free from alcohol marketing." @alcoholfocus.bsky.social
Our team talk to young people in sessions about #alcohol and other #risktakingbehaviours - get in touch if you'd like more information
#youthwork #scotland
Our team talk to young people in sessions about #alcohol and other #risktakingbehaviours - get in touch if you'd like more information
#youthwork #scotland
Quizzes can be a great way to engage young people in conversations. A little bit of competition usually injects some energy into a room! ⚡️
Back @portobellohs.bsky.social today talking about smoking, vaping and alcohol.
@fastforwardscot.bsky.social
#youthwork #risktakingbehaviours #edinburgh
Back @portobellohs.bsky.social today talking about smoking, vaping and alcohol.
@fastforwardscot.bsky.social
#youthwork #risktakingbehaviours #edinburgh
April 2, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Quizzes can be a great way to engage young people in conversations. A little bit of competition usually injects some energy into a room! ⚡️
Back @portobellohs.bsky.social today talking about smoking, vaping and alcohol.
@fastforwardscot.bsky.social
#youthwork #risktakingbehaviours #edinburgh
Back @portobellohs.bsky.social today talking about smoking, vaping and alcohol.
@fastforwardscot.bsky.social
#youthwork #risktakingbehaviours #edinburgh
At Preston Lodge High School all of this week delivering Vaping/Nicotine awareness workshops to their fabulous S2 pupils📚📍
#harmreduction #youthwork #risktakingbehaviours
@fastforwardscot.bsky.social
@eastlothiancouncil.bsky.social
#harmreduction #youthwork #risktakingbehaviours
@fastforwardscot.bsky.social
@eastlothiancouncil.bsky.social
March 25, 2025 at 11:11 AM
At Preston Lodge High School all of this week delivering Vaping/Nicotine awareness workshops to their fabulous S2 pupils📚📍
#harmreduction #youthwork #risktakingbehaviours
@fastforwardscot.bsky.social
@eastlothiancouncil.bsky.social
#harmreduction #youthwork #risktakingbehaviours
@fastforwardscot.bsky.social
@eastlothiancouncil.bsky.social
#Scotland remains the drugs death capital of Europe for the 7th year in a row despite a 13% fall in fatalities, official figures suggest
We're passionate about supporting young people to make informed decisions about #risktakingbehaviours -including drugs
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article....
#youthwork
We're passionate about supporting young people to make informed decisions about #risktakingbehaviours -including drugs
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article....
#youthwork
Scottish drug deaths fall but remain worst in Europe
The number of drug deaths is expected to have dropped slightly, but experts warn that any fall will most likely be a blip.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 3, 2025 at 10:21 AM
#Scotland remains the drugs death capital of Europe for the 7th year in a row despite a 13% fall in fatalities, official figures suggest
We're passionate about supporting young people to make informed decisions about #risktakingbehaviours -including drugs
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article....
#youthwork
We're passionate about supporting young people to make informed decisions about #risktakingbehaviours -including drugs
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article....
#youthwork
Contact ande@fastforward.org.uk for more information about our brilliant sex & relationship workshops for children and young people!
#sexualhealth #contraception #RSHP #Scotland #healthyrelationships #risktakingbehaviours
#sexualhealth #contraception #RSHP #Scotland #healthyrelationships #risktakingbehaviours
Did you know @fastforwardscot.bsky.social can also deliver workshops on sex & relationships to young people across Scotland?
Topics covered include:
Sexual Health & Contraception
Consent & Relationships
Pornography
Sexting & Nudes
Get in touch to discuss costings for these sessions.
Topics covered include:
Sexual Health & Contraception
Consent & Relationships
Pornography
Sexting & Nudes
Get in touch to discuss costings for these sessions.
July 4, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Contact ande@fastforward.org.uk for more information about our brilliant sex & relationship workshops for children and young people!
#sexualhealth #contraception #RSHP #Scotland #healthyrelationships #risktakingbehaviours
#sexualhealth #contraception #RSHP #Scotland #healthyrelationships #risktakingbehaviours
Help raise young people's awareness of #drinkspiking with our new posters produced in association with Forresters High School - get in touch and we'll send you #free copies
#youthwork #risktakingbehaviours #edinburgh #peereducation
#youthwork #risktakingbehaviours #edinburgh #peereducation
Worried about how drink spiking affects the young people you support?
@fastforwardscot.bsky.social worked with a group of girls from Forresters High School to give young people accurate information and advice about spiking.
Get in touch to receive these posters free of charge!
#drinkspiking
@fastforwardscot.bsky.social worked with a group of girls from Forresters High School to give young people accurate information and advice about spiking.
Get in touch to receive these posters free of charge!
#drinkspiking
May 14, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Help raise young people's awareness of #drinkspiking with our new posters produced in association with Forresters High School - get in touch and we'll send you #free copies
#youthwork #risktakingbehaviours #edinburgh #peereducation
#youthwork #risktakingbehaviours #edinburgh #peereducation