GambleAware

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.

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

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

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

Last week we published a report looking 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

We strongly believe that it’s time for Britain to tackle gambling harms with a robust national strategy, rooted in public health principles. Our new Chair of Trustees, Professor Sian Griffiths wrote for Politics Home last week about why the new Labour government must quickly take action and deliver regulation that’s fit for today’s world to address the crisis of gambling harm. To read more about the article, click the link below ⬇ https://lnkd.in/eY6Jg-kj

I'm excited to share that a new report titled 'Gambling Harms and Coping with Marginalisation and Inequality', authored by National Centre for Social Research and funded by GambleAware, was highlighted in the Big Issue this morning. The report shows how individuals from marginalised communities use gambling to cope with challenges like social exclusion, mental health issues, and poverty. It also found evidence that there are higher rates of gambling harm among people experiencing homelessness, people with ADHD, people with experience of migration, and people with certain mental health challenges. Stigma around gambling harms, intersecting with issues like homelessness and mental health, makes seeking support difficult. The report calls for inclusive and adaptive gambling treatment services and further research to better address the needs of these communities. The Big Issue article can be read here: https://lnkd.in/ef_WGQzN The full report can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eUyHiv_t

We're delighted to announce a new addition to our Lived Experience Council, Robert Parker. We would like to extend our gratitude as every member of the council brings new and varied contributions to the group, which allows us to work closer together to build a society safe from gambling harms Here are a few words from Robert as he expresses the impact he wishes to make with the council, and across Wales.

This week, the Gambling Commission launched a new gambling survey which is set to become one of the largest in the world and establish a new baseline for understanding gambling behaviour in Britain. The Gambling Survey for Great Britain featuring responses from 9,804 individuals, found that harm from problem gambling in Great Britain may be eight times higher than thought. 1 in 40 people who gambled in the last year experienced severe harm to their life, such as turning to crime to finance gambling, experiencing a relationship breakdown, or losing their home. These findings fuel our mission to work collaboratively to help keep society safe from gambling harms. To read more about the survey, please visit the Gambling Commission's website via the link below: https://lnkd.in/eJ6a2mrc