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GamCare response to GREaT statement regarding the gambling helpline

25 August 2011

"GamCare, the National Association for Problem Gambling Care, Education, Prevention, and Training, is responsible for running the national gambling helpline and providing treatment and support for problem gamblers and those affected by gambling across the country. We welcome GREaT's decision to take over negotiations about the helpline from RGF. We will cooperate fully with them in order to reach agreement by the end of September and so provide a firm basis for planning and developing the helpline for the long term in the interests of problem gamblers and those affected by problem gambling."


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Press contact:


James McLarin, GamCare, 020 7801 7027, james.mclarin@gamcare.org.uk


Notes for editors:

  1. Interviewee available: Andy McLellan, Chief Executive, GamCare
  2. This is a response to the GREaT Foundation’s press release today announcing they are to take over from the Responsible Gambling Fund responsibility for negotiations with us about funding the national gambling helpline http://www.thegreatfoundation.org.uk/
  3. GamCare is the national provider of education, advice, practical help, support and treatment for anyone affected by problem gambling. Founded in 1997, the GamCare helpline receives nearly 1000 calls per week with 85% of clients rating the service as “very good” or “excellent”. GamCare counselling services are expected to help more than 2,500 clients this year. 90% of those presenting for treatment by GamCare are scored as problem gamblers; after treatment only 30% still score in this bracket. GamCare’s return on investment is very high at 7:1.
  4. GamCare also support best practice within the gambling industry through training

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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