Gambling
Perception of gambling as a ‘man’s problem’ leads to fewer women seeking help
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GamCare’s Women’s Programme is uncovering the scale of female gambling losses and the negative impact of stigma faced by women.
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“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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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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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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Lived Experience Advisory Group for Family and Friends
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Adfam, a charity working to support those affected by a loved one’s addiction, is currently seeking members for their Lived Experience Advisory Group (LEAG).
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New Research Highlights Women’s Experience of Gambling
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GambleAware this week published the findings of research it commissioned to better understand the experiences of women and gambling.
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Gambling Commission Consultations on VIP Schemes and Online Game Design
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The Gambling Commission - which regulates gambling activities in Great Britain - are currently consulting on changes to the design of online slots and the management of 'VIP schemes'.
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New Primary Care Gambling Service Launched in London
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A new NHS Primary Care Gambling Service (PCGS) has launched in London, supported by GamCare to offer help via GP surgeries for adults who have problems related to gambling. The service will be supported by …
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