Taking Control of Gambling Harm and Debt
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Each year, Debt Awareness Week aims to increase awareness of debt, and the advice and solutions available to help. Our friends at StepChange, a debt charity, share how to get support. At StepChange, we …
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Debt Awareness Week – No Judgement
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It’s Debt Awareness week, and this year’s theme is “no judgement” – aiming to challenge the stigma surrounding debt. Talking about money isn’t easy. If you’ve ever split the bill on a meal out (even …
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Gender and ethnicity pay gap report 2024
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We are pleased to report our 2023/24 figures for both the gender and ethnicity pay gap here at GamCare. Mark Weiss, GamCare’s Deputy CEO comments: “This marks the fourth year of measuring our pay gap at …
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Everything You Need to Know About Bank Gambling Blocks
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We’ve put together a guide on everything you need to know about bank gambling blocks to help you understand the tool. Bank gambling blocks are an effective tool to be used as part of recovery, particularly …
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GamCare Appoints Victoria Corbishley as New Chief Executive Officer
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GamCare is pleased to announce the appointment of Victoria Corbishley as its new Chief Executive Officer, who brings to the charity a wealth of leadership experience in healthcare transformation and …
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What happens when I call the National Gambling Helpline?
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Reaching out for help can feel like a big step – especially if it’s the first time. It’s normal to have questions or concerns. In this blog post, we answer some of the most common questions about calling …
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GamCare responds to newly appointed prevention commissioner
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GamCare, founder of the National Gambling Helpline, welcomes the Government’s announcement today of OHID (the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities) as the new Commissioner for the prevention of …
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Gambling in everyday spaces: From casinos to the food shop
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Gambling type activities are becoming part of our everyday experiences and spaces. When we think of gambling, we often think of things like a betting shop, bingo hall, or buying a lottery ticket, but we …
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Way Forward: Virtual Support Group for Women
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Way Forward is our support group for all women affected by someone else’s gambling harm. Our Way Forward groups aim to provide a safe, supportive and confidential space for women to share their …
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GamCare releases Annual Report following record breaking year of support on the National Gambling Helpline
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GamCare’s National Gambling Helpline received a record 55,228 calls and online chats from people experiencing gambling harm in 2023-24 – a 25% increase from the previous year – according to the …
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