Lived Experience
‘I’m almost five years gamble-free – Christmas is still the hardest time of year’
Nearly half of those gambling at harmful levels* have spent money set aside for Christmas presents on gambling, according to new research from YouGov. Kieren Smith, who started gambling at just eight years …
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Our New Themed Chatrooms: Time, Money, Relationships, Wellbeing & Lived Experience
We are launching a new series of our daily Chatrooms, focusing on key themes and discussions with Lived Experience guests. The new sessions will take place daily, Monday to Friday starting July 31st. The …
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YouGov survey shows link between gambling losses and worries about rising cost of living
To mark our 25th anniversary year, we look into the key issues surrounding gambling harms today, from the increases in cost-of-living to cryptocurrency, to raise awareness and encourage those impacted to …
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Jo O’Meara opens up about her gambling for the first time in conversation with Peter Shilton
To mark our 25th anniversary, and speaking about their experiences as gamblers, S Club Singer Jo O’Meara, who speaks about her gambling for the first time, and former footballer Peter Shilton, alongside …
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Your participation is needed to help design the future
Here at GamCare we are currently supporting a study, being carried out by LAB Group and City, University of London to look at online behaviours. We are asking if you could spare 20 – 30 minutes to complete …
Read moreGamCare shines the spotlight on student gambling habits during the campus return
GamCare, the leading UK provider of free information, advice and support for anyone harmed by gambling, has identified the need to better educate students and their support networks on potential risks they …
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GamCare Responds to the Gambling Act Review
The Gambling Act 2005 is currently under review, and there is the possibility that significant changes could be made to the way gambling is managed across Great Britain.
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Shaping Our Services Around You
Please share your thoughts if you use our services or if you have done in the past; if you know someone who might need our help or if you’re worried about how gambling is affecting your life. And if you’re …
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New Code for Gambling Industry to Simplify Information about Safer Gambling and Support
A new Code of Conduct for gambling businesses will simplify how information about safer gambling tools and support is displayed on UK gambling websites and apps.
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Developing a network for people with lived experience of gambling harms
Expert Link has been appointed by GambleAware to design and deliver an independent, inclusive, and representative GB-wide network for people with lived experience of gambling harms.
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