Gambling
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.
Read moreLeeds 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 …
Read moreSeeking 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 …
Read moreNatWest Introduces 48-Hour Delay Gambling Block Feature
NatWest has restated it’s commitment to financial capability for customers by introducing a 48-hour delay gambling block on debit cards. The feature is effective for both physical and virtual debit …
Read morePerception 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.
Read moreNew Toolkit to Address Gambling Related Financial Harms
GamCare is launching a comprehensive toolkit for financial institutions, gambling businesses and debt advice agencies across the UK to help them recognise, support and refer customers experiencing …
Read moreGamCare 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.
Read moreBarclays 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.
Read moreLived 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).
Read moreNew 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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