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GambleAware publishes annual Treatment and Support Survey for 2021

• GambleAware calls for anyone struggling with their gambling to contact the National Gambling Treatment Service (NGTS) for a range of free, confidential support services.
• These services have been effective for nine out of 10 people who complete treatment.
• However, for every person experiencing gambling harms who accesses support, there could be up to 160 others who could benefit but do not get the help they need.
• The campaign is supported by Britain’s leading experts on gambling harms as well as comedian and presenter John Robins, who is opening up about his experience to encourage others to seek treatment or support.

GambleAware publishes an Invitation to Tender for the evaluation of the Safer Gambling Campaigns

GambleAware publishes list of Q3 donations and pledges

GambleAware has published the full list of donations and pledges it received during April - December 2021.

Building Knowledge of Women’s Lived Experience of Gambling and Gambling Harms across Great Britain: Phase 1

Research, as well as discussions with treatment and support providers and women who gamble, show that women’s experiences of gambling are different to men’s, in terms of the types of gambling they take part in and their motivations for doing so.

Up to one million women in Great Britain at risk of gambling harms

· New analysis shows up to one million women could be at risk from gambling harms
· Women more likely than men to say their gambling has caused them mental health issues such as stress and anxiety
· Almost 40% of women experiencing high levels of gambling harm may not seek out help due to stigma or shame
· New campaign launched by GambleAware highlights critical early warning signs and support available at GambleAware.org

GambleAware commissions pilot project to extend residential rehabilitation provision for gambling disorder

GambleAware has announced the outcome of its grant award process for a pilot project to extend the National Gambling Support Network (NGSN) provision of residential rehabilitation for gambling disorder.

Dr Jane Rigbye to leave GambleAware

After nearly a decade with GambleAware, Dr Jane Rigbye will be leaving her role as Prevention Director with the charity.

GambleAware awards £300,000 grant for new research into lived experiences of minority communities around gambling harms

GambleAware has announced the outcome of its recent grant award process to improve knowledge of the lived experiences of minority communities – including minority ethnic, religion, and language groups – in relation to gambling and gambling harms.

GambleAware publishes 2020/21 National Gambling Treatment Service Annual Statistics

The annual statistics show 92% of clients who completed scheduled treatment saw an improvement in their condition

GambleAware recommissions the Scottish Gambling Education Hub delivered by Fast Forward

GambleAware has recommissioned the Scottish Gambling Education Hub for a further three years from 1st November 2021. The Hub has been delivered by the Scottish charity Fast Forward since 2018.