New data reveals that 64% of adults in Great Britain who have experienced any problems with gambling have never spoken to anyone about it. Out of those, 39% attribute their silence to feelings of stigma, such as shame, guilt, and fear of judgement. Gambling Minister Stuart Andrew said: “Too often we see the devastating impacts of harmful gambling, and our white paper outlines a host of new measures we're implementing to protect those most at risk. A key element of our plans is the introduction of a statutory levy on gambling companies to raise sufficient, sustainable and trusted funding for research, prevention and treatment of gambling related harm." "Stigma is the biggest barrier preventing people from seeking help, and I welcome GambleAware’s vital campaign which is raising awareness of the issue and helping people get the support they need.” Let's open up about gambling.
GambleAware
Non-profit Organizations
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GambleAware commissions national prevention and treatment services to keep people safe from gambling harms in GB
About us
GambleAware is an independent, grant-making charity commissioning prevention and treatment services across England, Scotland and Wales to keep people safe from gambling harms. Guided by a public health model, we commission integrated prevention services on a national scale and in partnership with expert organisations and agencies, including the NHS, across three areas of activity: • Commissioning the National Gambling Treatment Service • Public health campaigns including Bet Regret as well as providing practical support to local services • Commissioning research & evaluation to improve knowledge of what works in prevention If you or someone you know is concerned about their gambling, contact the National Gambling Helpline for free on 0808 8020 133 - it’s open 24 hours, 7 days a week - or visit http://BeGambleAware.org for advice and support.
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http://www.begambleaware.org
External link for GambleAware
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- Non-profit Organizations
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- 11-50 employees
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- London, London
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- Nonprofit
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Pennine Place, 2a Charing Cross Rd
London, London WC2H 0HF, GB
Employees at GambleAware
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Valsraj Menon
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Helen Walker
Data & Analytics Leader | Digital Transformation | Product Delivery | Project Management | Stakeholder Engagement | Business Change Management |…
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Bianca Colclough
Passionate about supporting women | Business Strategist | Connector | Facilitator | Storyteller | Proud Mummy | Advocate for reducing stigma around…
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Teresa O'Connor
Senior lawyer and charity consultant | Blue Chip Financial Services Experience | Regulatory | Compliance and Governance consultancy | Available…
Updates
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Our Annual Treatment and Support Survey highlights how gambling harms experienced during the critical stages of the child development can have lasting effects on the individual. This is why it's important to protect our online spaces for children and young people, as well as provide tailored treatement for those who may be affected others. To read more about the findings please click the link below: https://lnkd.in/djpJej2C
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Earlier this week, we released our Annual Treatment and Support Survey. The report highlights how gambling harms experienced by others in their household can have long-lasting effects on children, finding that around 1.6 million children live with adults who experience ‘problem gambling’. The report calls for tailored measures to assess and mitigate gambling harms among children and young people, recognising that their experiences and vulnerabilities differ from those of adults. To read the article more in the The Independent, click the link below: https://lnkd.in/eDKVpqZd
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Raffaello Rossi, Lecturer in Marketing at the University of Bristol Business School, has uncovered a concerning trend in the use of content marketing by major gambling brands in the UK. Conducted with Professor Agnes Nairn, the research reveals that these advertising techniques are not only difficult to identify as ads but also disproportionately appeal to children rather than adults. Findings call for immediate investigation by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) and a complete ban on gambling content marketing in the UK to protect young people. Many countries have already taken similar steps and Rossi believes it's time the UK follows suit. What are your thoughts? Explore the in-depth research conducted by Rossi and Nairn at https://lnkd.in/ekdiV2df PolicyBristol #Research #ContentMarketing #Gambling #AdvertisingStandards
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Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences with gambling harms as part of our Annual Treatment and Support Survey. These individuals highlight the reality of gambling and the spectrum of harm it can cause. We have just released our Annual Great Britain Treatment and Support Survey, which focuses on critical insights into gambling harms and the support needs of those affected. The findings will help shape effective interventions and support services to mitigate gambling-related harms across Great Britain. Conducted by YouGov, this extensive survey of 18,000 adults reveals key trends and challenges, such as the impact of early exposure to gambling and the barriers to accessing treatment. To find out more, click the link below: https://bit.ly/3XaIoVQ
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Don't forget, we're still looking for individuals with lived experience of gambling harms to collaborate with us to produce written and video content for our digital channels. Your insights and experiences will bring tremendous value to the work we do and will inspire and support others. If you're interested in applying to take part, please don't hesitate to click the link below and register your interest: https://lnkd.in/e2-5qBFT
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Unfortunately due to the stigma around gambling harms within society, we don't always understand the potential harms and damage it can cause to those around us. Here we have Clive Tyldesley, a renowned English sports broadcaster, who's career spanned over 4 decades, talking about how gambling advertising and stigma can have a negative impact on many people's lives. Gambling harms occur on a spectrum so it's crucial to spread awareness to increase understanding about the effects it could have on people's lives.
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This alarming statistic highlights the critical need for awareness and preventative measures to protect our children and young people from the potential harms of gambling. To learn more about our recently commissioned research on the effects of gambling marketing and advertising children and young people https://lnkd.in/e-nNFTqU
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We're delighted to announce that we're looking for individuals with lived experience of gambling harms to collaborate with us to produce written and video content for our digital channels. Your insights and experiences will bring tremendous value to the work we do and will inspire and support others. If you're interested in applying to take part, please click the link below: https://bit.ly/4dwlca7
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Last week we published a report which looked at how people from certain marginalised communities, such as people with experience of homelessness, are affected by gambling. The Big Issue reported on it in a powerful story, highlighting an individual experiencing gambling harms who took out loans and credit cards to fund her gambling which left her homeless, but who found her way out of the shadows of gambling addiction. We recognise the damaging spectrum of harms people go through but believe there's power in recovery and receiving support. To read more about this article click the link below: https://lnkd.in/duBtFKzj
I took out loans and maxed out credit cards so I could gamble. I ended up homeless
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