Awareness
Northern Ireland GPs to Receive Training to Spot Signs of Gambling Harm for Young People
Free training is now available for frontline professionals supporting young people across Northern Ireland, including GPs, to help them spot signs of gambling harms and refer into specialist support.
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Young People’s Gambling Harm Prevention Programme Heads to Virtual Education Show
Visitors at Thursday’s Virtual Education Show will be able to connect with the team behind the UK’s Young People’s Gambling Harm Prevention Programme.
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Cambridge United Community Trust Launch ‘Kick the Habit’ Campaign
Cambridge United Community Trust (CUCT) has linked up with gambling support charities GamCare and Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust (YGAM) for a new campaign called ‘Kick the Habit’.
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GamCare’s National Women’s Programme Receives Funding Boost
GamCare will receive a further two year’s funding for its dedicated Women’s Programme. The funding comes from a regulatory settlement, delivered as part of the National Strategy to Reduce Gambling Harms.
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New Partnerships to Tackle Gambling Harm for Young People Across Northern Ireland
GamCare has expanded its Young People’s Gambling Harm Prevention Programme across Northern Ireland, and for the first time GamCare is able to provide dedicated support services for under 18s.
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Young People’s Gambling Harm Prevention Programme expands to Northern Ireland
Leading charities GamCare and the Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust (YGAM) are working together to bring an education and support programme to Northern Ireland, with the mission of safeguarding …
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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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