“It Feels Like Nobody Will Understand”
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GamCare has published our first report from our Women’s Programme, funded by the Tampon Tax. Here, Catherine looks at why it’s important we tackle the perception that gambling is a male issue, so that …
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Spotlight – Black History Month
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This Black History Month, guest blogger Christabel takes a look at why people from Black or other minority ethnic backgrounds may be at greater risk of harm because of gambling, and what we need to do about it.
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Timely Interactions with Customers to Prevent Gambling Harms
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Our Gambling Related Financial Harm Toolkit, launched this week, is aimed at giving organisations the tools to offer consistent, high quality customer communications about gambling risks, and improving …
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New Toolkit to Address Gambling Related Financial Harms
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GamCare is launching a comprehensive toolkit for financial institutions, gambling businesses and debt advice agencies across the UK to help them recognise, support and refer customers experiencing …
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Free Training Taster Sessions for Safer Gambling Week
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GamCare is offering free online training and briefing sessions for businesses during Safer Gambling Week, raising awareness of the risks associated with gambling, the tools available to keep people safe, …
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Gaming Safety
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New research has highlighted key advice for parents and carers on how to control online /in-app purchases for young people and help to keep them safe.
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GamCare Shortlisted for Howard League Community Award
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The Howard League for Penal Reform annual Community Awards are designed to recognise the country’s most successful community projects addressing issues which affect people across the criminal justice system.
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Barclays Introduces 72 hour Delay to Gambling Block Feature
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Barclays has added a ‘cooling off’ time delay to its gambling block feature to further support customers looking for additional control over their spending on gambling sites, apps or in venues.
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Connection Matters
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This World Suicide Prevention Day, guest blogger Matt, 26 from Kent, shares his experience of gambling harms and why it’s important to stay connected.
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Dedicated Chatroom for Women Affected by Gambling Harms
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GamCare is hosting an online group chatroom session aimed at women, or those who identify as female, who are affected by gambling related harms on Saturday 12th September from 7pm – 8pm.
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