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TalkBanStop survey signals improvement in reducing gambling-related harms
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Early findings released today from TalkBanStop – a partnership between GamCare, Gamban and GAMSTOP – highlights the positive impact it’s had so far in reducing gambling-related harm. TalkBanStop, a …
Read moreGamCare shines the spotlight on student gambling habits during the campus return
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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 …
Read moreGamCare advisors report sudden influx of calls following Paul Merson interview
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GamCare reports “sudden influx” in helpline calls following Paul Merson interview. Advisors at the National Gambling Helpline are reporting a “sudden influx” in phonecalls, following former Arsenal and …
Read moreGamCare Announce New Partnership with PayPlan
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We’re piloting an initiative with our partners, PayPlan. Through referral, we can connect people affected by gambling related debt with expert specialist advice at PayPlan. According to GamCare’s latest …
Read moreGamCare tells gamblers “we are here for you” as helpline staff prepare for post-Euros spike in phone calls
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With lockdown restrictions easing and a summer of sport ahead, staff at Britain’s biggest gambling support charity GamCare say the full impact of the Euros is still unknown and are preparing for an …
Read moreFormer England footballer Karen Carney MBE, highlights the impact of gambling harm on women ahead of Euros
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GamCare predicts a rise in women seeking help as a result of the Euros and is therefore offering help now to try and prevent gambling harms through a trio of free services available through TalkBanStop. …
Read moreGamCare Appoints New Chair of the Board of Trustees
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GamCare has announced changes to its Board of Trustees, with Sir Ian Prosser to step down as Chair after six years’ service. During this time, Sir Ian has led a transformation at GamCare, leaving the …
Read moreGamCare Launches New Strategy 2021-2024
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GamCare has published a new three-year organisational strategy to guide our work to ensure fewer people are harmed by gambling across Great Britain. The new strategy builds on the achievements of the …
Read moreGamCare joins forces with banks to address loopholes in gambling blocks
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GamCare hosted a sector wide Gambling Related Financial Harm (GRFH) workshop, calling for a collaborative response to close payment loopholes. The gambling support charity identified a number of ways in …
Read moreWomen’s Online Group Chatroom Sessions
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GamCare is pleased to announce that we will be hosting online group chatroom sessions aimed at women or those who identify as female who are affected by gambling related harms due to their own gambling. …
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