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Gambling Support for Offenders

10th July 2020

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GamCare hosted a dedicated chatroom for people in touch with the criminal justice system (CJS) who are harmed by gambling this week – our blog rounds up the top advice and resources discussed.

Upcoming Discussion Forum: Problem Gambling and Families

9th July 2020

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Adfam, a national charity working to improve life for families affected by drugs, alcohol and gambling, is organising an online discussion forum for professionals who work with families and other people …

Opportunity to participate in research about women’s experiences of online gambling

19th June 2020

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Dr Lois Hall-Jones at the University of Liverpool is conducting Masters research into women's experiences of online gambling.

When You’re #ReadyToTalk, We’re Here to Listen

11th June 2020

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As we begin to emerge from lockdown, GamCare and other helpline organisations are joining forces to make sure those who need us know our services are still here, still free and still confidential.

National Helplines Launch #ReadytoTalk Campaign as Lockdown Eases

11th June 2020

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A group of the UK’s leading helplines have today launched the #readytotalk campaign, encouraging people to seek support for problems that may have been aggravated as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, or …

Jasmine’s Story

5th June 2020

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Jasmine shares her experiences of gambling harms.

Lucky For Some?

22nd May 2020

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Catherine examines how we can best support people affected by gambling problems who may work in gambling businesses.

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Giving Young People the Facts About Gambling

15th May 2020

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Guest blogger Matt considers why it’s so important for young people to hear about gambling in formal education, and how GamCare’s new programme with YGAM will help.

Understanding Gambling Related Harm and the Impact of COVID-19

27th April 2020

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A survey has been designed by the Royal Society for Public Health on behalf of the Gambling Health Alliance to help understand the impact of the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak on those vulnerable …

Why Peer Support is So Important

13th March 2020

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Guest blogger Matt, from the new Peer Aid service piloting in London, focuses on why peer support is so important in gambling recovery.

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