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How business banks can reduce gambling related financial harm
When most people think of a business expense, marketing, payroll, or office supplies come to mind. However, gambling transactions can be made, without friction or checks, from business accounts with most …
Read moreMaking a Difference: The Role of Our Online Peer Support Volunteers
Volunteers’ Week celebrates the incredible contributions of those who dedicate their time to support others. Hear from one of our Online Peer Supporters and Team Leaders about their journeys with …
Read moreMove for your Mental Health: Join our Mental Health Awareness Week Chatrooms
Join us for daily dedicated Mental Health Awareness Week chatrooms, designed to inspire and empower you on your journey to better mental health. Gambling can have a negative effect on mental health, not …
Read moreStress Awareness Month 2024: Join our Themed Chatrooms
Join us this April for themed chatrooms to mark Stress Awareness Month. A space for anyone affected by gambling harms to talk about stress and stress management. Our 2022-23 Annual Report found that 80% of …
Read moreDebt Awareness Week 2024 – Getting debt advice will not impact your credit rating
Debt can be a key issue for people facing gambling harms. Free debt advice is widely available, but we know that barriers caused by stigma or a lack of information can stop people from reaching out for …
Read moreGambling Related Financial Harm: The Impact Report
Today GamCare, with Rocket Science, has published the impact evaluation report of the Gambling Related Financial Harm (GRFH) project. The report highlights the importance of our cross-sector work to …
Read moreTime to Talk Day: Breaking the Silence on Gambling and Mental Health
We’re shining a light on the impact gambling can have on mental health and encouraging open conversations with loved ones or our Helpline Advisers for Time to Talk Day. Today is Time to Talk Day – …
Read moreGambling support starts here this Christmas
As the festive season approaches, we want to remind you that support is available for those facing challenges with gambling and their loved ones. For many, Christmas involves financial, social, and mental …
Read moreExplainer: The Statutory Levy
In this blog, we’ll explain the levy and explore what it means for reducing gambling harms across England, Scotland and Wales. What is the statutory levy? The statutory levy will be a percentage of Gross …
Read moreManaging Your Gambling at Christmas: Advice from our Helpline
Christmas can be a difficult time for people who have experienced gambling harms. Ben, one of our Helpline night managers, raises some key issues frequently discussed on the Helpline during the festive …
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