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Worried about your debts? Find out your options through free debt advice
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We regularly encounter people who have experienced gambling-related harm, leading to overwhelming debt. The fear of being unable to pay bills and falling behind on repayments can be incredibly stressful …
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What to Expect When You Contact our Helpline
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Reaching out for help is a huge step and we understand it can feel overwhelming. We’re here to remove the fear of the unknown with a guide of what to expect when you get in touch with our National Gambling …
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Collaboration: The key to success
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The English Gambling Education Hub aims to prevent gambling harms in young people through collaboration. The English Gambling Education Hub, funded by GambleAware, is a new England-wide initiative to bring …
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When the money stops… should you have been lent so much?
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With the rising cost of living, more people are struggling financially. For some, these pressures are amplified by gambling-related financial harm, which can increase the risks of unmanageable debts. Debt …
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Chatroom with our Money Guidance Team for Debt Awareness Week 2023
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We are all facing increases in the cost-of-living, including rising fuel and food costs, higher interest rates and rises in bills such as rent and Council Tax. We understand how hard it can be to manage …
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Breaking down the barriers: improving access to women’s gambling support services
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This year, the theme for International Women’s Day is #EmbraceEquity. Here at GamCare, we’re working hard to reduce the long-standing inequalities women face in accessing support for gambling related …
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Helping people on probation with gambling-related harms
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Russell Webster, Criminal Justice Researcher and Consultant, shares his insights about our latest pilot with London Probation Service… For the last six months, I have been working with GamCare’s …
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Podcast: Crypto assets, gambling and debt
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GamCare’s Kathy Wade joins the Debt Talk podcast with host Ripon Ray, Ismail Malik (Blockchain Lab) and Vanessa Norham (StepChange), to discuss cryptocurrency, debt and gambling interventions. Kathy, …
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Early intervention for gambling-related crime
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Russell Webster discusses the need to improve identification and support for people with gambling harms in contact with the criminal justice system… Gambling diversion A recent webinar run by the …
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Could gaming be a gateway to gambling?
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Taran, from our Youth Advisory Board, highlights some of the similarities between gambling and gaming. He also explores how loot boxes work and ways to stop your child from developing a problem with …
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