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Lauren

@laurenheaney14

Gambling Harm Coordinator @SimonCommScot
Passionate about feminism, human rights and equality.
Outdoor adventurer 🌱

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Scotland Reducing Gambling Harm (@scotrgh) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Have you or anyone you know been affected by gambling harm? We are looking for new members to join our Lived Experience Forum. If you are from Scotland and have been impacted by gambling harm in any way, sign up by 7 April: smartsurvey.co.uk/s/gamblingharm… tinyurl.com/getinvolvedsco…

Have you or anyone you know been affected by gambling harm?
We are looking for new members to join our Lived Experience Forum. If you are from Scotland and have been impacted by gambling harm in any way, sign up by 7 April: smartsurvey.co.uk/s/gamblingharm…   
tinyurl.com/getinvolvedsco…
Lauren (@laurenheaney14) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Thanks to SFHA and Homeless Network Scotland for inviting me to speak about gambling & homelessness. Our resources are available for FREE to support staff working with people at risk of or exp homelessness. simonscotland.org/about-us/progr…

Thanks to <a href="/sfha_hq/">SFHA</a> and <a href="/homelessnetscot/">Homeless Network Scotland</a> for inviting me to speak about gambling &amp; homelessness.  

Our resources are available for FREE to support staff working with people at risk of or exp homelessness. 

simonscotland.org/about-us/progr…
Scottish Women's Aid (@scotwomensaid) 's Twitter Profile Photo

If you know or suspect that someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse it can be upsetting, and difficult to know what to do. Read our guide for information on how you can help, in a way that is safe and supportive. bit.ly/3Xr4j8N

If you know or suspect that someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse it can be upsetting, and difficult to know what to do. 

Read our guide for information on how you can help, in a way that is safe and supportive. 

bit.ly/3Xr4j8N
Lauren (@laurenheaney14) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A beautiful week meeting new people, planning for the future and connecting about gambling harm in our communities. And some lovely weekend reading from Greater Govanhill CIC to top it all off!

A beautiful week meeting new people, planning for the future and connecting about gambling harm in our communities. 

And some lovely weekend reading from <a href="/Govanhill_mag/">Greater Govanhill CIC</a> to top it all off!
Lauren (@laurenheaney14) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The stories from people who have been supported through this project really highlight its impact - 'I feel I can do anything now' Devices, access to internet & online training can be so transformative. A fabulous report from an inspiring Digital Team 👏

Lauren (@laurenheaney14) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Great to have electronic note takers and BSL interpretation at the #ALLIANCEConf24. Accessible for everyone in the room today. Fantastic!

Great to have electronic note takers and BSL interpretation at the #ALLIANCEConf24. Accessible for everyone in the room today. Fantastic!
Lauren (@laurenheaney14) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Co-production looks so beautiful and feels so safe. Congratulations to everyone involved in the creation of The Connect Hub! An incredible effort by Hannah Boyle (she/her) and her team 💜 It will be great when women are able to access the space next week 🙏

Lauren (@laurenheaney14) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Massive thank you to The Girl Gambler for coming up to speak to Simon Community Scotland staff, sharing her story an speaking about EPIC Restart Foundation 💜 We even had time to get you Naloxone trained Scottish Drugs Forum 👀 Until next time... Stacey's book- amazon.co.uk/Girl-Gambler-w…

Massive thank you to <a href="/thegirlgambler/">The Girl Gambler</a> for coming up to speak to <a href="/SimonCommScot/">Simon Community Scotland</a> staff, sharing her story an speaking about <a href="/EpicRestart/">EPIC Restart Foundation</a> 💜

We even had time to get you Naloxone trained <a href="/SDFnews/">Scottish Drugs Forum</a> 👀

Until next time...

Stacey's book- amazon.co.uk/Girl-Gambler-w…
Lauren (@laurenheaney14) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We are looking for a Peer Mentor to support women affected by or experiencing gambling harm in Scotland. In-person support groups that move around Scotland taking support to where women need it! Apply below 👇

Lauren (@laurenheaney14) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We are working with RCA Trust this year to create a website for women affected by or exp gambling harm. Have your say here on what it should look like, include and feel like 👇

Lauren (@laurenheaney14) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Huge thank you to Bristol Hub for Gambling Harms Research for inviting me to speak at their lunch webinar & providing a space to share Simon Community Scotland journey with gambling and homelessness Our aims: Raise awareness 👀 Reduce stigma 🌱 Relational approach 🤝 Gendered approach 👫

Simon Community Scotland (@simoncommscot) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We're looking for volunteers in Edinburgh to support people experiencing homelessness foster connection and community in a safe space. ✨ Come and join us! 💌 Follow the link for further details of how to apply: jobs.simonscotland.org/departments/vo…

We're looking for volunteers in Edinburgh to support people experiencing homelessness foster connection and community in a safe space. ✨

Come and join us! 💌 Follow the link for further details of how to apply:
jobs.simonscotland.org/departments/vo…
Lauren (@laurenheaney14) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Huge thank you to a natural speaker and presenter! Looking forward to your next Simon Community Scotland session at the end of the month 👏 Engaging, interesting with time for questions & reflections. Thanks for sharing your experiences Darren.

Elena Whitham MSP (@elenawhitham) 's Twitter Profile Photo

So proud of Hannah Boyle (she/her) and the women's steering group who brought this amazing place into being. Thank you Simon Community Scotland for continuing to push the envelope 🙌 leadership to be emulated!

Lauren (@laurenheaney14) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A wonderful and huge thankyou from The Connect Hub to Tracy for her box of magic ✨ the next meditation day in the hub is going to be special 💜 Love from Hannah Boyle (she/her) and all the Glasgow women x

A wonderful and huge thankyou from The Connect Hub to <a href="/TracyOshaughne9/">Tracy</a> for her box of magic ✨  the next meditation day in the hub is going to be special 💜 
Love from <a href="/hannnahboyle/">Hannah Boyle (she/her)</a> and all the Glasgow women x
thrivin' together (@thrivintogether) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We offer a non-judgemental, support space for women impacted by someone else's #gambling Wherever you are on your journey we can listen and support you. #affectedothers #womenonly #addiction #recovery #peersupport Sign up for friendly and free support at thrivintogether.org.uk

Simon Community Scotland (@simoncommscot) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We are thrilled that Jack Black is running 2 of his Personal Development and Performance Improvement classes to raise funds for our safe places and support for people experiencing homelessness. Glasgow venue. Tickets on sale tomorrow at 10am.

We are thrilled that <a href="/jack_mindstore/">Jack Black</a> is running 2 of his Personal Development and Performance Improvement classes to raise funds for our safe places and support for people experiencing homelessness.  

Glasgow venue. Tickets on sale tomorrow at 10am.