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Are you concerned about your gambling, or the gambling of someone else? You can reach out day or night for free information, support and advice. 📞Call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or start a live chat now: https://ow.ly/8S7I50V24Zb

It was great to meet with the shadow DCMS team in Parliament for a wide-ranging conversation about how we can work together to support those affected by gambling harm. Thank you to Louie French and Stuart Andrew MP, along with colleagues from other charities including ALERTS Group, Betknowmore UK, Deal Me Out, GambleAware, Gordon Moody & Ygam.

Every week, our Helpline advisers answer around 1,000 calls from people who want support to change their or a loved one’s relationship with gambling. GamCare's National Gambling Helpline offers a single point of access to receive immediate support and transfer of care to additional treatment services, be they national, regional, or other local providers. Find out more: https://ow.ly/2pJU50VbYZi

Debt Awareness Week is a reminder that debt can affect anyone. No one should feel ashamed for seeking help. If debt is causing you stress, free support is available. This week, our friends at StepChange Debt Charity share how you can get back in control. Read the blogpost: https://ow.ly/kiv050Vqzif #DebtAwarenessWeek

Bank gambling blocks are free tools offered by most UK banks to help get your gambling under control. Here's everything you need to know, including if it will affect your credit score: https://ow.ly/Aq5P50Vp5Lx

Debt can feel incredibly lonely. Most of us have had debt at some point. But most people don't talk about it, so it can feel really isolating. It's time to change that. If gambling has impacted your finances, our Money Guidance Service can help you get back in control. Find out how we can help: https://ow.ly/lKZA50VoiOB #DebtAwarenessWeek

We know talking about finances can feel scary, especially if you're experiencing gambling harms. Our confidential Money Guidance Service is here to help. Call our free Helpline 24/7 on 0808 8020 133 or live chat now. https://ow.ly/2qeP50VcxBp

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We are proud to have delivered the National Gambling Helpline for 27 years. It remains the centrepiece of GamCare’s support services and the first point of contact for many who may have never shared their gambling struggles before. Last year, 71% of people calling for support faced financial difficulties, while 69% experienced anxiety or stress related to their or someone else’s gambling. Our skilled Helpline staff understand; many have lived through similar situations themselves, and all are trained to offer support backed by research and proven methodologies. Find out more: https://ow.ly/RUax50VhuY4

Thank you to Dante or Die for having GamCare London be a part of Day 1 of their Inside Odds On pop-up at the O2 Centre in the London Borough of Camden. There was a wonderful showing of the Odds On film, which you can also see here: https://lnkd.in/exB8ggwu (please note the Content Warning regarding gambling) There was also very important discussions and excellent questions regarding gambling harm for the 4-person panel our very own Laurel Swinscoe and Dan Byrne were involved in. GamCare London will be back on Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 19th as well, so we hope to see you. #insideoddson #gambling #gamblingharms #gamblingaddiction #london #camden #problemgambling #gamblingtreatment #mentalhealth #addiction #gamblingdebt #stigma #gamblingawarness #gamblingprevention #gamblingrecovery