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Understanding Gambling Harms and Where to Seek Support
GamCare’s Director of Clinical Services, Helen Garratt, recently contributed to Nursing in Practice on how nurses can signpost patients experiencing gambling harms to the right support. Read a preview here >>
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Joanna’s Story
Joanna shares her experience of gambling harms and how GamCare supported her and her family.
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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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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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Connection Matters
This World Suicide Prevention Day, guest blogger Matt, 26 from Kent, shares his experience of gambling harms and why it’s important to stay connected.
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Nine ways to keep yourself safe when gambling
The Gambling Commission – the regulator for gambling activities across Great Britain – has produced this short guide to help consumers stay safe when gambling, plus advice on how to find help if gambling …
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Tackling Problem Debt with StepChange
Many of those who contact GamCare face some financial difficulty because of their gambling, or a loved one’s gambling. We work closely with organisations like StepChange Debt Charity to make sure callers …
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What to Expect from a Safer Gambling Standard Assured Business
Gambling businesses have a responsibility to do all they can to protect their customers from experiencing harm because of their products and services. Here’s what to expect from a gambling business that …
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