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New Code for Gambling Industry to Simplify Information about Safer Gambling and Support
Hilary examines what the new Code of Conduct for online gambling businesses hopes to achieve. GamCare has launched a new Code of Conduct for the gambling industry, which sets out how gambling businesses …
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Survey for Young People – How Do you Want to Access Support?
So that we can provide support in the most accessible way possible for young people, we are consulting on the design for a digital support tool. We need to hear from young people directly to make sure we …
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A User-Friendly Guide to the Gambling Act Review
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced a wide-ranging review of the 2005 Gambling Act. The initial consultation is now open for all interested parties to reply to, and …
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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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Opening Up About Domestic Abuse
Jake examines the link between gambling harms and domestic abuse, as the UN challenges gender-based violence through their 16 Days of Activism campaign. An annual international campaign, the UN’s 16 …
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Hidden Harms for Young Adults
Guest blogger Jack explores why it’s more important than ever to focus on how young adults interact with gambling, and how the organisations which support them can tackle gambling harms.
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Let’s Talk About Safer Gambling
Catherine considers why a focus on safer gambling is important, especially during the current COVID-19 pandemic.
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Talking to your bank about gambling
Guest blogger Raminta is highlighting Talk Money Week and encouraging more open conversations about gambling with banks and building societies.
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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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Understanding Gambling Harms and Where to Seek Support
GamCare’s Director of Clinical Services, Helen Garratt, recently contributed to Nursing in Practice on how nurses can signpost patients experiencing gambling harms to the right support. Read a preview here >>
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