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National Gambling Helpline says 2023 record year for gambling harm help

SBC News National Gambling Helpline says 2023 record year for gambling harm help

The National Gambling Helpline has revealed that the number of people who reached out to the gambling harm prevention initiative in 2023 reached a record number. According to a report from the group, the helpline registered a total of 52,370 calls and online chats, which constitutes a 24% increase compared to the year prior. Moreover, August 2023 was the busiest …

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GambleAware: NGTS efficiencies must be protected in RET Levy transition

Zoe Osmund, GambleAware

GambleAware has called on the UK government to ensure the protection of essential treatment support services for gambling harms commissioned by the partners of the National Gambling Treatment Service (NGTS). The demand follows GambleAware’s publication of the annual statistics of the NGTS, detailing that “Gambling harm support delivered by third-sector partners helped nine out of ten improve their conditions.” Recognised …

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GambleAware showcases diverse factors in women facing gambling risks

SBC News GambleAware showcases diverse factors in women facing gambling risks

GambleAware has updated its research on “British Women and Gambling” to spotlight unique drivers and circumstances that may lead to experiencing problem gambling or heightened risks.  Commissioned by GambleAware as the UK’s grant-making charity for research, education and treatment (RET) of problem gambling, the study was conducted by IFF Research and the University of Bristol, with advice from GamCare. The …

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Betknowmore joins GambleAware’s ‘regional-first’ National Support Network

Betknowmore joins GambleAware’s ‘regional-first’ National Support Network

GambleAware has welcomed fellow problem gambling treatment charity Betknowmore as the newest member of its relaunched National Gambling Support Network (NGSN). The NGSN is a relaunch of the National Gambling Treatment Service (NGTS), adopting a ‘regional-first’ approach with a goal to improve referral routes for people experiencing gambling-related harm. A need to meet ‘growing and changing’ treatment demand across the …

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GambleAware funds community research on stigmas and discrimination

SBC News GambleAware funds community research on stigmas and discrimination

GambleAware has awarded a grant of £350,000 to the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) and the University of Wolverhampton to investigate the impact of stigma and discrimination on people affected by gambling harms.  The study will explore how individuals who suffer from gambling addiction are stigmatised and discriminated against by various groups across society, including healthcare providers, charitable organisations, …

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GambleAware forms £2m long-term recovery programme

SBC News GambleAware forms £2m long-term recovery programme

GambleAware has awarded £2m in funding to ten organisations to help improve the long-term recovery for victims of gambling harms. The grants form part of the charity’s expanded ‘Aftercare Funding Programme’ (AFP), which is focused on developing longer-term recovery programmes to benefit the UK’s treatment support network for gambling harms. The ten organisations selected include; the Acta Community Theatre, Addiction …

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GambleAware: Stigma barriers impeding Scottish treatment support  

SBC News GambleAware: Stigma barriers impeding Scottish treatment support  

GambleAware cites that the stigma of gambling addiction remains an evident barrier in victims of gambling harm seeking treatment in Scotland.  The observation follows an evaluation of Gambling Support Services (GGS) in Scotland undertaken by research consultancy Kantar Public.  Conducted by Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS), the GGS trains frontline workers to help them recognise people at risk of experiencing gambling harms.   …

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GambleAware provides £1.24m in local support via Community Resilience Fund

SBC News GambleAware provides £1.24m in local support via Community Resilience Fund

GambleAware will provide 22 community organisations/projects with an additional £1.24m in funding across the UK to improve provisions against gambling harms.  The donation forms of GambleAware’s ‘Community Resilience Fund’ launched in 2022 to help local/community partners overcome the cost-of-living crisis and to limit its impact on problem gambling. The fund was launched by the research, education and treatment (RET) charity …

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GambleAware updates NGST intentions to meet ‘changing needs’

SBC News GambleAware updates NGST intentions to meet ‘changing needs’

Hoping to meet ‘growing and changing needs’ of people at risk of gambling related harm, GambleAware has completed a strategic review of the National Gambling Treatment Service (NGTS). The review has seen the charity update its future commissioning intentions for the NGST, after involving gambling harm treatment providers, lived experience representatives, local authorities and NHS partners.  This has resulted in …

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GambleAware launches £3m backed Aftercare and Community Resilience programmes 

SBC News GambleAware launches £3m backed Aftercare and Community Resilience programmes 

GambleAware has launched its new ‘Aftercare’ and ‘Community Resilience’ funding programmes, forming part of its 2022 grant-making directives.  The funding programmes are focused on strengthening UK communities most at-risk of problem gambling harms, by helping victims in recovery and disadvantaged communities most affected by the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. The Aftercare Programme is supported by £2 million in funding to help …

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