Working to Minimise Gambling-Related Harm Catherine Sweet Marketing - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Working to Minimise Gambling-Related Harm Catherine Sweet Marketing and Communications Manager

Our support services GamCare is an independent UK charity. We are the leading provider of information, advice, support and free treatment for anyone affected by gambling-related harm. We provide both face-to-face, online and telephone support. National NetLine Free Forum Chatroom Gambling treatment (web chat) HelpLine

National coverage • The National Gambling HelpLine receives more than 40,000 calls each year • We work with carefully selected agencies who deliver GamCare treatment services across England, Scotland and Wales • Our treatment services saw more than 8,000 clients last year • We’re introducing a wider range of treatment services to reach more people

Risk factors Exploring area-based vulnerability to gambling-related harm: Developing the gambling-related harm risk index Heather Wardle, Gaynor Astbury, Mark Thurstain-Goodwin & Si Parker 9th February 2016

What can I do?  Self-exclusion – multi-operator schemes in development  Blocking software – available free for most operating systems  Money management  Ongoing support networks – mutual aid, Forums, Chatrooms  Lots of information at www.gamcare.org.uk  Screening and signposting

Resources and training  Free support leaflets, contact cards and screening materials  Training from our in-house team: - Identifying signs of problem gambling - Brief screening, advice & signposting  Collaboration to extend treatment network  Youth outreach programme – education and prevention

Questions and contacts National Gambling HelpLine Freephone 0808 8020 133 via web chat: www.gamcare.org.uk 8am – Midnight, seven days a week More information : info@gamcare.org.uk / 020 7801 7000