Lived Experience

Shaping Our Services Around You
Please share your thoughts if you use our services or if you have done in the past; if you know someone who might need our help or if you’re worried about how gambling is affecting your life. And if you’re …
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We’re Here for You This Christmas
Jake highlights why Christmas can be such a difficult time for people struggling with gambling, as well as how GamCare and our partners can help. We know that the Christmas period poses a heightened risk …
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Working Together To Support Those Who Need Us
GamCare CEO, Anna Hemmings, talks about the rich mix of services that helps to support those suffering from gambling related harm, as we head into another national lockdown.
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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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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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Lucky For Some?
Catherine examines how we can best support people affected by gambling problems who may work in gambling businesses.
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Why Peer Support is So Important
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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