Gambling
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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Barclays Introduces 72 hour Delay to Gambling Block Feature
Barclays has added a ‘cooling off’ time delay to its gambling block feature to further support customers looking for additional control over their spending on gambling sites, apps or in venues.
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Lived Experience Advisory Group for Family and Friends
Adfam, a charity working to support those affected by a loved one’s addiction, is currently seeking members for their Lived Experience Advisory Group (LEAG).
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New Research Highlights Women’s Experience of Gambling
GambleAware this week published the findings of research it commissioned to better understand the experiences of women and gambling.
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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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Dedicated Chatroom Session Offered for People in the Criminal Justice System
GamCare is offering a dedicated hour-long online chatroom session for those in contact with the Criminal Justice System (CJS) impacted by gambling harms on Tuesday 7th July from 3pm.
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Opportunity to participate in research about women’s experiences of online gambling
Dr Lois Hall-Jones at the University of Liverpool is conducting Masters research into women's experiences of online gambling.
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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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