GamCare Lockdown Report Finds Fewer Gamblers Seeking Support
GamCare has today provided a report on its services during lockdown, which highlights how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted people experiencing gambling harms. The National Gambling Helpline, operated 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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“It Feels Like Nobody Will Understand”
GamCare has published our first report from our Women’s Programme, funded by the Tampon Tax. Here, Catherine looks at why it’s important we tackle the perception that gambling is a male issue, so that …
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Spotlight – Black History Month
This Black History Month, guest blogger Christabel takes a look at why people from Black or other minority ethnic backgrounds may be at greater risk of harm because of gambling, and what we need to do about it.
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Timely Interactions with Customers to Prevent Gambling Harms
Our Gambling Related Financial Harm Toolkit, launched this week, is aimed at giving organisations the tools to offer consistent, high quality customer communications about gambling risks, and improving …
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New 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 …
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Free Training Taster Sessions for Safer Gambling Week
GamCare is offering free online training and briefing sessions for businesses during Safer Gambling Week, raising awareness of the risks associated with gambling, the tools available to keep people safe, …
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Gaming Safety
New research has highlighted key advice for parents and carers on how to control online /in-app purchases for young people and help to keep them safe.
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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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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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