Awareness
Leeds Community Gambling Service – One Year On
The Leeds Community Gambling Service (LCGS) is the first integrated service of its type in Great Britain, and is a partnership between GamCare, the NHS Northern Gambling Service and NECA, funded by …
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Perception of gambling as a ‘man’s problem’ leads to fewer women seeking help
GamCare’s Women’s Programme is uncovering the scale of female gambling losses and the negative impact of stigma faced by women.
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GamCare Shortlisted for Howard League Community Award
The Howard League for Penal Reform annual Community Awards are designed to recognise the country’s most successful community projects addressing issues which affect people across the criminal justice system.
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Gambling Commission Consultations on VIP Schemes and Online Game Design
The Gambling Commission - which regulates gambling activities in Great Britain - are currently consulting on changes to the design of online slots and the management of 'VIP schemes'.
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New Primary Care Gambling Service Launched in London
A new NHS Primary Care Gambling Service (PCGS) has launched in London, supported by GamCare to offer help via GP surgeries for adults who have problems related to gambling. The service will be supported by …
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Upcoming Discussion Forum: Problem Gambling and Families
Adfam, a national charity working to improve life for families affected by drugs, alcohol and gambling, is organising an online discussion forum for professionals who work with families and other people …
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National Helplines Launch #ReadytoTalk Campaign as Lockdown Eases
A group of the UK’s leading helplines have today launched the #readytotalk campaign, encouraging people to seek support for problems that may have been aggravated as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, or …
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National Gambling Education and Support Programme Launched for the UK
GamCare and YGAM will be working together to provide a new national gambling education and support programme for young people aged 11-19 across the UK.
Read moreUnderstanding Gambling Related Harm and the Impact of COVID-19
A survey has been designed by the Royal Society for Public Health on behalf of the Gambling Health Alliance to help understand the impact of the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak on those vulnerable …
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Invitation to Tender: Learning Management System and ELearning
GamCare has launched an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for companies to develop a Learning Management System and eLearning content to support the delivery of our programmes, clinical and industry-facing work …
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