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Podcast launch: Let’s hae a blether aboot gambling harms in Scotland
We are thrilled to share that the first episode of our podcast on gambling harms in Scotland is now live! Each episode will focus on the story of someone with lived experience of harm from gambling. By exploring each story, we will also get into the connections between gambling and other activities, experiences, or life…
Read MoreDetails from the Scottish Gambling Education Network meeting on 31 Aug
Our third network webinar of 2023 was on 31 August, and focused on ‘Gambling and Crime.’ Tickets for the event sold out, and discussion among speakers and attendees was engaged and thought-provoking. Speakers shared their lived experiences of gambling leading to crime, lack of support in the criminal justice system, and going on to support others.…
Read MoreNew survey for young people in Scotland – Share your views on gambling, gaming, and cryptocurrency
Are you aged 11-25 and living in Scotland? If so, we want to hear what you think about gambling, cryptocurrency, and the connections between gambling and gaming like loot boxes. We also want to know what you think should be done to support young people and prevent harm from gambling and related technologies. We’ve teamed…
Read MoreInclusive practice: Introducing our partnership with LGBT Youth Scotland
In this post, Allie (CEO) and Christina (Project Development Officer) describe our partnership with LGBT Youth Scotland (LGBTYS) and our work towards earning the LGBTYS charter mark. At Fast Forward we are passionate about making the work we do inclusive. That’s why we are partnering with LGBT Youth Scotland to ensure we are as welcoming…
Read MoreDetails from the Scottish Gambling Education Network meeting on 25 May
Our second network webinar of 2023 was on 25 May, and focused on ‘Gambling and Mental Health.’ Speakers highlighted research around the impact of gambling on mental health on both people experiencing harm from their own gambling and those close to them. Speakers also shared the lived experience of difficulties accessing mental health support services…
Read MoreNew report: Scottish students’ views on gambling, gaming, and cryptocurrency
We are excited to share new research on Scottish students’ views on gambling, gaming, and cryptocurrency. The research was conducted in partnership by Fast Forward, Tackling Gambling Stigma, and RCA Trust and funded by GambleAware. The findings highlight the impact gambling has on students in Scotland – both their own gambling, and that of those…
Read MoreFast Forward’s response to the UK government’s white paper on gambling
Fast Forward welcomes the UK government’s recent white paper on gambling reform. It is a positive step in the process of updating existing laws which are now well overdue. We’ve taken some time to digest the white paper, and are happy to see that a statutory levy has been included. This has the potential to…
Read MoreAll Bets Are Off: Street League and the Hub take on gambling harm in sports and gaming
Fast Forward’s new Gambling Harm Awareness Charter, launched with Street League as the first pilot organisation, aims to create a culture of awareness, prevention, and support around the issue of gambling. Gambling has become a prevalent issue among young people in Great Britain. According to a report issued by the Gambling Commission in 2022, 31…
Read MoreDetails from the Scottish Gambling Education Network meeting on 30 March
Our first network webinar of 2023 was on 30 March, and focused on ‘Gambling and Gender.’ Speakers highlighted research around who participates in gambling, drivers of women’s participation, as well as the stigma experienced by women who experience harm from gambling. Professor Sharon Collard (University of Bristol) Sharon introduced new research findings on the role…
Read MoreWe’re hiring – join the Fast Forward team!
Fast Forward is now hiring for the role of Project Officer in the Scottish Gambling Education Hub! We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team as a trainer – the role will have a focus on working with practitioners, partner organisations, and groups of young people in the youth work and informal education sector. For…
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