Gambling
GamCare tells gamblers “we are here for you” as helpline staff prepare for post-Euros spike in phone calls
With lockdown restrictions easing and a summer of sport ahead, staff at Britain’s biggest gambling support charity GamCare say the full impact of the Euros is still unknown and are preparing for an …
Read moreYoung people gambling aren’t aware of when it ‘becomes harmful’ to them
GamCare data reveals 7 in 10[1] young people using their support services in the last three years have directly experienced issues with gambling, with many young people unsure of the risks Using an MRI …
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TalkBanStop: Trio of free tools to help you stop gambling
To help people struggling to control their gambling, and their loved ones, our new campaign TalkBanStop is encouraging people to make the most of free tools and support that are available this spring.
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Hertfordshire Pilot on Gambling and Crime Releases Final Report and Recommendations
GamCare is sharing learning and achievements from a two-year pilot project designed to explore and offer specialist gambling support for people in contact with the criminal justice system across Hertfordshire.
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Shaping Our Services Around You
Please share your thoughts if you use our services or if you have done in the past; if you know someone who might need our help or if you’re worried about how gambling is affecting your life. And if you’re …
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New Code for Gambling Industry to Simplify Information about Safer Gambling and Support
A new Code of Conduct for gambling businesses will simplify how information about safer gambling tools and support is displayed on UK gambling websites and apps.
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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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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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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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