Gambling
Lived Experience Advisory Group for Family and Friends
Adfam, a charity working to support those affected by a loved one’s addiction, is currently seeking members for their Lived Experience Advisory Group (LEAG).
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New Research Highlights Women’s Experience of Gambling
GambleAware this week published the findings of research it commissioned to better understand the experiences of women and gambling.
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Gambling Commission Consultations on VIP Schemes and Online Game Design
The Gambling Commission - which regulates gambling activities in Great Britain - are currently consulting on changes to the design of online slots and the management of 'VIP schemes'.
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New Primary Care Gambling Service Launched in London
A new NHS Primary Care Gambling Service (PCGS) has launched in London, supported by GamCare to offer help via GP surgeries for adults who have problems related to gambling. The service will be supported by …
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Upcoming Discussion Forum: Problem Gambling and Families
Adfam, a national charity working to improve life for families affected by drugs, alcohol and gambling, is organising an online discussion forum for professionals who work with families and other people …
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Opportunity to participate in research about women’s experiences of online gambling
Dr Lois Hall-Jones at the University of Liverpool is conducting Masters research into women's experiences of online gambling.
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National Helplines Launch #ReadytoTalk Campaign as Lockdown Eases
A group of the UK’s leading helplines have today launched the #readytotalk campaign, encouraging people to seek support for problems that may have been aggravated as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, or …
Read moreUnderstanding Gambling Related Harm and the Impact of COVID-19
A survey has been designed by the Royal Society for Public Health on behalf of the Gambling Health Alliance to help understand the impact of the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak on those vulnerable …
Read moreResearch: Gambling-Related Financial Harms
Researchers at the University of Bristol are looking at how financial services firms (like banks and credit card companies) can help reduce gambling-related harm.
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New Online Self-Exclusion Scheme Launched
A new scheme to exclude UK players from online gambling sites is now live.
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