Lived Experience
Seeking Women’s Voices
GamCare’s Women’s Programme is designed to ensure that women and those identifying as female who need specialist support around gambling can access the right help at the right time. To help us get this …
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Gambling Commission – Lived Experience Advisor Role
The Gambling Commission is the regulator of gambling activities across Great Britain, and considers a wide range of evidence to inform decisions to make gambling safer for consumers. An essential part of …
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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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Dedicated Chatroom for Women Affected by Gambling Harms
GamCare is hosting an online group chatroom session aimed at women, or those who identify as female, who are affected by gambling related harms on Saturday 12th September from 7pm – 8pm.
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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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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.
Read moreSeeking Participants for Research Study
Testing the Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) on Reducing Gambling Behaviour.
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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