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class="c-list-tags__link">Self-help</a> </li> <li class="c-list-tags__item"> <a href="https://www.gamcare.org.uk/news-and-blog/blog/?tag=wellbeing" class="c-list-tags__link">Wellbeing</a> </li> <li class="c-list-tags__item"> <a href="https://www.gamcare.org.uk/news-and-blog/blog/?tag=women" class="c-list-tags__link">Women</a> </li> </ul> </div> <p class="c-article__excerpt">Gambling can have a significant impact on mental health. 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class="c-list-tags__link">Money Guidance Service</a> </li> <li class="c-list-tags__item"> <a href="https://www.gamcare.org.uk/news-and-blog/blog/?tag=talk-money-week" class="c-list-tags__link">Talk Money Week</a> </li> </ul> </div> <p class="c-article__excerpt">This year, Talk Money Week runs from 4th to 8th November 2024, and we’re taking the opportunity to share insights from our Money Guidance Service on a topic many of our clients face: managing their …</p> <a href="https://www.gamcare.org.uk/news-and-blog/blog/talk-money-week-2024-taking-control-of-your-finances-after-gambling/" class="c-btn c-btn--secondary c-btn--blue" ><span class="c-btn__title">Read more</span></a> </div> </article> <article class="c-article post-10925 article type-article status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry tag-services article_category-blog"> <div class="c-article__image"> <figure class="o-ratio"> <div style="padding-bottom:56.25%"></div> <img class="o-ratio__content" 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loved ones. 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However, gambling transactions can be made, without friction or checks, from business accounts with most …</p> <a href="https://www.gamcare.org.uk/news-and-blog/blog/business-banks-gambling-related-financial-harm/" class="c-btn c-btn--secondary c-btn--blue" ><span class="c-btn__title">Read more</span></a> </div> </article> <article class="c-article post-10316 article type-article status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry tag-lived-experience tag-services tag-volunteering article_category-blog"> <div class="c-article__image"> <figure class="o-ratio"> <div style="padding-bottom:56.25%"></div> <img class="o-ratio__content" data-lazy-srcset="https://d1xwj6lt3k7mbz.cloudfront.net/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJnYW1jYXJlLXdwIiwia2V5IjoicHJvZFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNFwvMDZcL09ubGluZS1QZWVyLVN1cHBvcnRlci0yLTc2OHg0MzIucG5nIn0= 768w, https://d1xwj6lt3k7mbz.cloudfront.net/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJnYW1jYXJlLXdwIiwia2V5IjoicHJvZFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNFwvMDZcL09ubGluZS1QZWVyLVN1cHBvcnRlci0yLTMwMHgxNjkucG5nIn0= 300w, https://d1xwj6lt3k7mbz.cloudfront.net/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJnYW1jYXJlLXdwIiwia2V5IjoicHJvZFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNFwvMDZcL09ubGluZS1QZWVyLVN1cHBvcnRlci0yLTEwMjR4NTc2LnBuZyJ9 1024w, https://d1xwj6lt3k7mbz.cloudfront.net/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJnYW1jYXJlLXdwIiwia2V5IjoicHJvZFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNFwvMDZcL09ubGluZS1QZWVyLVN1cHBvcnRlci0yLTE1MzZ4ODY0LnBuZyJ9 1536w, https://d1xwj6lt3k7mbz.cloudfront.net/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJnYW1jYXJlLXdwIiwia2V5IjoicHJvZFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNFwvMDZcL09ubGluZS1QZWVyLVN1cHBvcnRlci0yLnBuZyJ9 1600w" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%200%200'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-sizes="auto" alt="a person typing on their laptop showing GamCare's website" data-lazy-src="https://d1xwj6lt3k7mbz.cloudfront.net/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJnYW1jYXJlLXdwIiwia2V5IjoicHJvZFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNFwvMDZcL09ubGluZS1QZWVyLVN1cHBvcnRlci0yLTc2OHg0MzIucG5nIn0="><noscript><img class="o-ratio__content" srcset="https://d1xwj6lt3k7mbz.cloudfront.net/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJnYW1jYXJlLXdwIiwia2V5IjoicHJvZFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNFwvMDZcL09ubGluZS1QZWVyLVN1cHBvcnRlci0yLTc2OHg0MzIucG5nIn0= 768w, https://d1xwj6lt3k7mbz.cloudfront.net/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJnYW1jYXJlLXdwIiwia2V5IjoicHJvZFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNFwvMDZcL09ubGluZS1QZWVyLVN1cHBvcnRlci0yLTMwMHgxNjkucG5nIn0= 300w, https://d1xwj6lt3k7mbz.cloudfront.net/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJnYW1jYXJlLXdwIiwia2V5IjoicHJvZFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNFwvMDZcL09ubGluZS1QZWVyLVN1cHBvcnRlci0yLTEwMjR4NTc2LnBuZyJ9 1024w, https://d1xwj6lt3k7mbz.cloudfront.net/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJnYW1jYXJlLXdwIiwia2V5IjoicHJvZFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNFwvMDZcL09ubGluZS1QZWVyLVN1cHBvcnRlci0yLTE1MzZ4ODY0LnBuZyJ9 1536w, https://d1xwj6lt3k7mbz.cloudfront.net/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJnYW1jYXJlLXdwIiwia2V5IjoicHJvZFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNFwvMDZcL09ubGluZS1QZWVyLVN1cHBvcnRlci0yLnBuZyJ9 1600w" src="https://d1xwj6lt3k7mbz.cloudfront.net/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJnYW1jYXJlLXdwIiwia2V5IjoicHJvZFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNFwvMDZcL09ubGluZS1QZWVyLVN1cHBvcnRlci0yLTc2OHg0MzIucG5nIn0=" data-sizes="auto" alt="a person typing on their laptop showing GamCare's website"></noscript> </figure> </div> <div> <h2 class="c-article__title"> <a href="https://www.gamcare.org.uk/news-and-blog/blog/online-peer-supporters/" class="o-link-bare">Making a Difference: The Role of Our Online Peer Support Volunteers</a> </h2> <div class="d-flex align-items-center mb-8"> <i class="far fa-calendar fa-sm mr-3" aria-hidden="true"></i> <span><time class="u-font-sm" datetime="2024-06-07T07:00:42+00:00">7th June 2024</time> </span> </div> <div class="mb-10"> <ul class="o-list-bare c-list-tags"> <li class="c-list-tags__item"> <a href="https://www.gamcare.org.uk/news-and-blog/blog/?tag=lived-experience" class="c-list-tags__link">Lived Experience</a> </li> <li class="c-list-tags__item"> <a href="https://www.gamcare.org.uk/news-and-blog/blog/?tag=services" class="c-list-tags__link">Services</a> </li> <li class="c-list-tags__item"> <a href="https://www.gamcare.org.uk/news-and-blog/blog/?tag=volunteering" class="c-list-tags__link">Volunteering</a> </li> </ul> </div> <p class="c-article__excerpt">Volunteers’ Week celebrates the incredible contributions of those who dedicate their time to support others. 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Gambling can have a negative effect on mental health, not …</p> <a href="https://www.gamcare.org.uk/news-and-blog/blog/mental-health-awareness-week/" class="c-btn c-btn--secondary c-btn--blue" ><span class="c-btn__title">Read more</span></a> </div> </article> <article class="c-article post-10129 article type-article status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry tag-mental-health tag-services article_category-blog"> <div class="c-article__image"> <figure class="o-ratio"> <div style="padding-bottom:56.25%"></div> <img class="o-ratio__content" data-lazy-srcset="https://d1xwj6lt3k7mbz.cloudfront.net/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJnYW1jYXJlLXdwIiwia2V5IjoicHJvZFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNFwvMDRcL1N0cmVzcy1Bd2FyZW5lc3MtTW9udGgtNzY4eDQzMi5wbmcifQ== 768w, https://d1xwj6lt3k7mbz.cloudfront.net/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJnYW1jYXJlLXdwIiwia2V5IjoicHJvZFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNFwvMDRcL1N0cmVzcy1Bd2FyZW5lc3MtTW9udGgtMzAweDE2OS5wbmcifQ== 300w, https://d1xwj6lt3k7mbz.cloudfront.net/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJnYW1jYXJlLXdwIiwia2V5IjoicHJvZFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNFwvMDRcL1N0cmVzcy1Bd2FyZW5lc3MtTW9udGgtMTAyNHg1NzYucG5nIn0= 1024w, https://d1xwj6lt3k7mbz.cloudfront.net/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJnYW1jYXJlLXdwIiwia2V5IjoicHJvZFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNFwvMDRcL1N0cmVzcy1Bd2FyZW5lc3MtTW9udGgtMTUzNng4NjQucG5nIn0= 1536w, https://d1xwj6lt3k7mbz.cloudfront.net/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJnYW1jYXJlLXdwIiwia2V5IjoicHJvZFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNFwvMDRcL1N0cmVzcy1Bd2FyZW5lc3MtTW9udGgucG5nIn0= 1600w" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%200%200'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-sizes="auto" alt="person typing on laptop" data-lazy-src="https://d1xwj6lt3k7mbz.cloudfront.net/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJnYW1jYXJlLXdwIiwia2V5IjoicHJvZFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNFwvMDRcL1N0cmVzcy1Bd2FyZW5lc3MtTW9udGgtNzY4eDQzMi5wbmcifQ=="><noscript><img class="o-ratio__content" srcset="https://d1xwj6lt3k7mbz.cloudfront.net/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJnYW1jYXJlLXdwIiwia2V5IjoicHJvZFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNFwvMDRcL1N0cmVzcy1Bd2FyZW5lc3MtTW9udGgtNzY4eDQzMi5wbmcifQ== 768w, https://d1xwj6lt3k7mbz.cloudfront.net/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJnYW1jYXJlLXdwIiwia2V5IjoicHJvZFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNFwvMDRcL1N0cmVzcy1Bd2FyZW5lc3MtTW9udGgtMzAweDE2OS5wbmcifQ== 300w, https://d1xwj6lt3k7mbz.cloudfront.net/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJnYW1jYXJlLXdwIiwia2V5IjoicHJvZFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNFwvMDRcL1N0cmVzcy1Bd2FyZW5lc3MtTW9udGgtMTAyNHg1NzYucG5nIn0= 1024w, https://d1xwj6lt3k7mbz.cloudfront.net/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJnYW1jYXJlLXdwIiwia2V5IjoicHJvZFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNFwvMDRcL1N0cmVzcy1Bd2FyZW5lc3MtTW9udGgtMTUzNng4NjQucG5nIn0= 1536w, https://d1xwj6lt3k7mbz.cloudfront.net/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJnYW1jYXJlLXdwIiwia2V5IjoicHJvZFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNFwvMDRcL1N0cmVzcy1Bd2FyZW5lc3MtTW9udGgucG5nIn0= 1600w" src="https://d1xwj6lt3k7mbz.cloudfront.net/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJnYW1jYXJlLXdwIiwia2V5IjoicHJvZFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNFwvMDRcL1N0cmVzcy1Bd2FyZW5lc3MtTW9udGgtNzY4eDQzMi5wbmcifQ==" data-sizes="auto" alt="person typing on laptop"></noscript> </figure> </div> <div> <h2 class="c-article__title"> <a href="https://www.gamcare.org.uk/news-and-blog/blog/stress-awareness-month-2024/" class="o-link-bare">Stress Awareness Month 2024: Join our Themed Chatrooms</a> </h2> <div class="d-flex align-items-center mb-8"> <i class="far fa-calendar fa-sm mr-3" aria-hidden="true"></i> <span><time class="u-font-sm" datetime="2024-04-08T08:00:17+00:00">8th April 2024</time> </span> </div> <div class="mb-10"> <ul class="o-list-bare c-list-tags"> <li class="c-list-tags__item"> <a href="https://www.gamcare.org.uk/news-and-blog/blog/?tag=mental-health" class="c-list-tags__link">Mental Health</a> </li> <li class="c-list-tags__item"> <a href="https://www.gamcare.org.uk/news-and-blog/blog/?tag=services" class="c-list-tags__link">Services</a> </li> </ul> </div> <p class="c-article__excerpt">Join us this April for themed chatrooms to mark Stress Awareness Month. A space for anyone affected by gambling harms to talk about stress and stress management. 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Free debt advice is widely available, but we know that barriers caused by stigma or a lack of information can stop people from reaching out for …</p> <a href="https://www.gamcare.org.uk/news-and-blog/blog/debt-awareness-week-2024-getting-debt-advice-will-not-impact-your-credit-rating/" class="c-btn c-btn--secondary c-btn--blue" ><span class="c-btn__title">Read more</span></a> </div> </article> <article class="c-article post-10055 article type-article status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry tag-gambling-related-financial-harm article_category-blog"> <div class="c-article__image"> <figure class="o-ratio"> <div style="padding-bottom:56.25%"></div> <img class="o-ratio__content" data-lazy-srcset="https://d1xwj6lt3k7mbz.cloudfront.net/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJnYW1jYXJlLXdwIiwia2V5IjoicHJvZFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNFwvMDNcL0dSRkgtQmxvZy1JbWFnZS03Njh4NDMyLmpwZyJ9 768w, https://d1xwj6lt3k7mbz.cloudfront.net/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJnYW1jYXJlLXdwIiwia2V5IjoicHJvZFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNFwvMDNcL0dSRkgtQmxvZy1JbWFnZS0zMDB4MTY5LmpwZyJ9 300w, https://d1xwj6lt3k7mbz.cloudfront.net/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJnYW1jYXJlLXdwIiwia2V5IjoicHJvZFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNFwvMDNcL0dSRkgtQmxvZy1JbWFnZS0xMDI0eDU3Ni5qcGcifQ== 1024w, https://d1xwj6lt3k7mbz.cloudfront.net/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJnYW1jYXJlLXdwIiwia2V5IjoicHJvZFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNFwvMDNcL0dSRkgtQmxvZy1JbWFnZS0xNTM2eDg2NC5qcGcifQ== 1536w, https://d1xwj6lt3k7mbz.cloudfront.net/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJnYW1jYXJlLXdwIiwia2V5IjoicHJvZFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNFwvMDNcL0dSRkgtQmxvZy1JbWFnZS5qcGcifQ== 1600w" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%200%200'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-sizes="auto" alt="" data-lazy-src="https://d1xwj6lt3k7mbz.cloudfront.net/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJnYW1jYXJlLXdwIiwia2V5IjoicHJvZFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNFwvMDNcL0dSRkgtQmxvZy1JbWFnZS03Njh4NDMyLmpwZyJ9"><noscript><img class="o-ratio__content" srcset="https://d1xwj6lt3k7mbz.cloudfront.net/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJnYW1jYXJlLXdwIiwia2V5IjoicHJvZFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNFwvMDNcL0dSRkgtQmxvZy1JbWFnZS03Njh4NDMyLmpwZyJ9 768w, https://d1xwj6lt3k7mbz.cloudfront.net/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJnYW1jYXJlLXdwIiwia2V5IjoicHJvZFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNFwvMDNcL0dSRkgtQmxvZy1JbWFnZS0zMDB4MTY5LmpwZyJ9 300w, https://d1xwj6lt3k7mbz.cloudfront.net/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJnYW1jYXJlLXdwIiwia2V5IjoicHJvZFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNFwvMDNcL0dSRkgtQmxvZy1JbWFnZS0xMDI0eDU3Ni5qcGcifQ== 1024w, https://d1xwj6lt3k7mbz.cloudfront.net/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJnYW1jYXJlLXdwIiwia2V5IjoicHJvZFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNFwvMDNcL0dSRkgtQmxvZy1JbWFnZS0xNTM2eDg2NC5qcGcifQ== 1536w, https://d1xwj6lt3k7mbz.cloudfront.net/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJnYW1jYXJlLXdwIiwia2V5IjoicHJvZFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNFwvMDNcL0dSRkgtQmxvZy1JbWFnZS5qcGcifQ== 1600w" src="https://d1xwj6lt3k7mbz.cloudfront.net/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJnYW1jYXJlLXdwIiwia2V5IjoicHJvZFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNFwvMDNcL0dSRkgtQmxvZy1JbWFnZS03Njh4NDMyLmpwZyJ9" data-sizes="auto" alt=""></noscript> </figure> </div> <div> <h2 class="c-article__title"> <a href="https://www.gamcare.org.uk/news-and-blog/blog/gambling-related-financial-harm-the-impact-report/" class="o-link-bare">Gambling Related Financial Harm: The Impact Report</a> </h2> <div class="d-flex align-items-center mb-8"> <i class="far fa-calendar fa-sm mr-3" aria-hidden="true"></i> <span><time class="u-font-sm" datetime="2024-03-08T12:29:47+00:00">8th March 2024</time> </span> </div> <div class="mb-10"> <ul class="o-list-bare c-list-tags"> <li class="c-list-tags__item"> <a href="https://www.gamcare.org.uk/news-and-blog/blog/?tag=gambling-related-financial-harm" class="c-list-tags__link">Gambling Related Financial Harm</a> </li> </ul> </div> <p class="c-article__excerpt">Today GamCare, with Rocket Science, has published the impact evaluation report of the Gambling Related Financial Harm (GRFH) project. 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