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Gambling harms in the spotlight as new film from Walsall youngsters gets Birmingham screening
On Wednesday 14th November, a group of acting students from Walsall saw themselves on the silver screen as part of a project to raise awareness of gambling harms among young people. The film, which was …
Read moreAn Update on GamCare’s Safer Gambling Standard
GamCare’s Board decided in December 2023 that the time was right for the Safer Gambling Standard, which launched in 2019, to continue its work under a different structure, outside of GamCare. GamCare …
Read moreGamCare highlights new ways for banks to proactively screen transactional data to detect harmful gambling
The gambling support charity GamCare is today highlighting ways that banks in the UK can protect their customers experiencing harm from gambling, following a recent workshop it ran with experts from across …
Read moreGamCare urges those struggling with gambling following Euros to seek support
With the Euros having come to an end and a summer of sport still ahead, the gambling support charity GamCare is encouraging anyone who is struggling with gambling to speak to a professional for support. …
Read moreGamCare Adds to Leadership Team with New Chief of Staff Appointment
The gambling support charity GamCare is delighted to announce the appointment of Alexa Roseblade as its new Chief of Staff, who will be starting the position immediately. In a new role for the …
Read moreGamCare Appoints New Director of Clinical Operations
The gambling support charity GamCare is delighted to announce the appointment of its new Director of Clinical Operations, Tim Hodgetts, who will take on the new role from August 2024. Tim brings over 22 …
Read moreCalls for better workplace support for staff impacted by gambling
More employers should be opening up safe spaces for their staff to disclose problems around gambling, according to the gambling support charity GamCare. Recent YouGov research of over 5,000 adults* reveals …
Read moreThousands supported and short waiting times highlighted on one year anniversary of the National Gambling Support Network
People seeking support for issues with gambling were offered a treatment session with a trained professional in three and a half days on average between October and December 2023, according to new figures …
Read moreGamCare Appoints New Deputy Chief Executive Officer
The gambling support charity GamCare is delighted to announce the appointment of its new Deputy CEO, Mark Weiss, who will be taking on this new role alongside his current position as Director of …
Read moreNational Gambling Helpline hits record-breaking year
Our National Gambling Helpline received more calls and online chats last year than any previous year on record as more people come forward to seek support for their gambling. In 2023, 52,370 calls and …
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