Tag: gambling

Information on how to become a gambling support professional

Mary, one of our gambling support workers in the South East team, shared her insights into the work she does, the challenges she faces and what it takes to support communities effectively. Can you describe your role day by day or week by week? Day to day, week to week and even month to month…

Gambling and mental health – Gamcare

What is mental health? Mental health refers to our emotional, psychological and social well -being, it is equally important to take care of our physical health. Our mental health affects how we think, we hear and act. It also helps to determine how we manage stress, we relate to others and make choices. When our…

Take control of the damage and debt of gambling

Every year, the week of raising awareness aims to increase the awareness of the debt and the advice and solutions available to help. Our Stepchange friends, a beneficial debt organization, share how to obtain support. In Stepchange, we understand that asking for help can be difficult, which is why we work closely with Gamcare. If…

Week of awareness on mental health: does the game of gambling of the loved one strikes you?

This week of awareness on mental health, we want to highlight that gambling agoN ‘T they only affect the person who plays, but also the people around them. If someone you care about is experiencing gambling-related damages, it Candies It affects more than a simple oneM: Icannot impact family, friends and loved ones ONAndS. Icannot…

Are you influenced by someone else’s gambling? You are not alone

Did you know that about 7% of the United Kingdom population is negatively influenced by someone else’s gambling? They are millions of people, with women who make up most of the affected people. Whether it’s a partner, former partner, family member, friend or someone else close to you, the gambling of another person can have…

Combat of damage to gambling in the armed forces

The damage to gambling remains a problem largely hidden in the armed forces, but a project led by Gamcare is working to change it. Launched in 2024, the development project of the armed forces (AFDP) aims to increase awareness of the damage related to gambling between service staff and ensuring that support systems are accessible…

What women have told us about gambling and domestic abuse

Our team of female path examines the relationship between gambling and domestic abuses and shares some guidelines and resources. Do you ever feel like yourself walking on egg shells? Anyone else check the way you spend your money? Anyone else stop or make you feel bad to see friends and relatives? Is anyone pressing you…