Treatment
Update on COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Updated 25th March 2020 In light of recent developments, we understand that many of our services users will be worried and concerned about COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Please be assured that our services are …
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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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‘I Just Wanted Someone to Ask If I Was OK’
Ahead of International Women’s Day on 8th March, we share the experience of a participant from our Women’s Outreach Programme.
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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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Crime Linked to Gambling Problems
This week our blog examines what links there might be between gambling problems and crime, how GamCare can support those in the criminal justice system and what more intervention might be needed.
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What Women Want
A GamCare service user reflects on how women experience gambling harms, and what she feels would help.
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Introducing a ‘trigger question’ to complement screening for problem gambling
GamCare and our partner network collaborate with other voluntary sector and statutory organisations to improve access into treatment for those experiencing gambling related harms, especially from …
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David’s Story
David shares his gambling recovery journey after running up debts of almost £30,000 through online gambling.
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Wait a minute and consider how gambling can affect your mental health
Ahead of World Mental Health Day, Bethany takes a look at the effect that problem gambling can have on your mental health.
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At Rock Bottom, Looking Up
This week, Marcus shares his journey, and talks about what prompted him to reach out to GamCare for help.
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