Family and Friends

Joanna’s Story
Joanna shares her experience of gambling harms and how GamCare supported her and her family.
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“It Feels Like Nobody Will Understand”
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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Gaming Safety
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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Connection Matters
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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Gambling Support for Offenders
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.
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Gambling and Family Finances
Our blog this week looks at how partners and family members can protect their finances if someone they care about has a gambling problem.
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Tackling A Gambling Problem
Catherine explores why the return of live sport, including Premier League football this week, could be difficult for some.
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Giving Young People the Facts About Gambling
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.
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Helen’s Story
Helen, 38 from London, has felt the impact of her father’s compulsion to gamble.
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