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Programme Manager at @GamblingEduHub, Fast Forward @fastforwardorg, Board of Trustees @RelScot and Board of Executives EGHPN She/Her. Views are my own.

Edinburgh, Scotland
Joined December 2021
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While @fastforwardorg I have created a #homelessness and #gamblingharm toolkit/e-learning in partnership with @SimonCommScot. Yesterday this was mentioned at the UN Narcotic Drug Commission Meeting in Vienna around #gambling and #substances. Thank you to everyone involved!
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Join us on 19th March to discuss the links between childhood arcades, early exposure to #gambling and the impacts on later life in our free online webinar. bit.ly/Arcades19Mar
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Want to find out more about #gamblingharm and its links to #gaming? Why not join our open online free training this Thursday! Let’s start the conversation and see how we might all work together to make Scotland a safer place Https://bi.ly/HIPS27FEB
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Our next SGEN meeting is on 27th March 10-12 online about #Gamblingharm and #veterans Join our quarterly #webinar with lively discussion from research, those who have worked with veterans, and people with lived experience. bit.ly/4gDgkku
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Francesca Howard retweeted
🎮 Our new survey with @fastforwardorg reveals the impact of in-game purchases, with nearly 1 in 4 young gamers admitting to gambling while playing. You can find out more & read the full report 🔗 youngscot.net/news-database/… #SaferInternetDay
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Settling down to record a Slovakian version of our @fastforwardorg #gamblingharms video for the Roma Community here at The Space in Govanhill. As you can see I am spoilt with my choice of biscuits! #romacommunity
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Come join @fastforwardorg and Dr Geraldine Brown from Coventry Uni at our online SGEN 31st October 10-12 which is discussing #gamblingharm and #minoritisedcommunities. Sign up here: shorturl.at/LSSzt
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Join us at @fastforwardorg next SGEH around #gamblingharm and #minortisiedcommunities to hear from Wendy Knight and her lived experience. We also have 3 other great speakers at our online event on 31st October 10-12. Sign up here: shorturl.at/LSSzt
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Come join @fastforwardorg, Imogen Maritn and Florence Tregan from @NatCen discussing research around #gamblingharm and #minoritisedcommunities. Thurs 31st Oct 10-12 online. We also have 3 other wonderful speakers. Sign up here: shorturl.at/LSSzt
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Big thanks to the staff @RockTrust_tweet hub on Albany Street for a really lovely meeting and a great cup of coffee. Excited for a partnership with us at @fastforwardorg to tackle youth #gambling and #gaming harm together!
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Delighted to announce @fastforwardorg film about a young girl an #affectedother of #gambling harm has been nominated for 3 awards at the West Lothian film festival. Big thanks to @RolledUpTheatre for creating such a magic film. Watch for free here: gamblingeducationhub.fastfor…
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@fastforwardorg are at Scotlands largest youth festival @youthbeatz1 organised by @YOUTHWORKDG. We are proud supporters of all of their work, from the #gamblingharm boardgame and a play about an #affectedother -both funded through our youth fund. Have fun and come say hello!
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Don't miss out on our SGEN this week with a focus on #gaming and #gambling. Find out about the hidden links and hear from people with living experience of harm. As well as up to date research from Dr James Ash. Sign up here: tinyurl.com/SGEN-27th-June-2…
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Unsure about the links between #gaming and #gambling? Come to @fastforwardorg SGEN online 27th June to hear all about the connections from people with living experience of the harm it can cause. Sign up here for free: tinyurl.com/SGEN-27th-June-2…
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Come to @fastforwardorg SGEN on 27th June to hear our colleague Donna and Linda discussing the links between #gaming, #gambling and #youngpeople with a particular focus on #fostercare. Sign up here: tinyurl.com/SGEN-27th-June-2…
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Robert Quigley, our very own @fastforwardorg podcaster and Highland Digital and Online Safety Officer, is coming to our SGEN to speak about #gaming and #gambling. Come join for some great discussion. Sign up here: tinyurl.com/SGEN-27th-June-2…
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Come join Dr James Ash, @Uni_Newcastle, speak to the hidden links between #gaming and #gambling at @fastforwardorg next SGEN. Thursday 27th June 10-12 online. Sign up here: tinyurl.com/SGEN-27th-June-2…
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