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W</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW19018294 BCX0">e also commission a range of treatment and support services across Great Britain.</span> </p> </div> <a class="cta cta--primary" href="/what-we-do/" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer" id="" > <span> Find out more about our work </span> <span class="icon-end icon font-ico-arrow-right"></span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="signpost__item"> <div class="singpost__image-wrap"> <picture class="picture"> <img class="picture__img image" src="/media/q11bb42c/our-strategy.jpg?format=webp&width=800" alt=""> </picture> </div> <div class="signpost__content"> <h2 class="signpost__item-title h3">Our strategy</h2> <div class="signpost__rte rte"> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW7489911 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW7489911 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW7489911 BCX0">We believe that we can support anyone experiencing gambling harms, no matter where they’re at in their journey. Our aim is to create a safer society free from gambling harms for everyone.</span> </p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW7489911 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW7489911 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW7489911 BCX0">Our strategy is based on an understanding of the population's needs and informed by the evidence of what works and the voices of people with lived experience.</span> </p> </div> </div> <a class="cta cta--primary" href="/what-we-do/about-us/our-strategy/" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer" id="" > <span> Read our strategy </span> <span class="icon-end icon font-ico-arrow-right"></span> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="signpost__disclaimer-wrap"> </div> </div> </section><section class="zig-zag-full-height margin-extra-large bg-tangerine-25 zig-zag-full-height--full-width" > <div class="wrap"> <div class="zig-zag-full-height__container bg-tangerine-25"> <div class="zig-zag-full-height__copy"> <h2 class="zig-zag-full-height__copy-title h2">Contact us </h2> <div class="zig-zag-full-height__text rte"><p><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW109776419 BCX0">You can get in touch with us if you have any questions or want to know more about our work. We are unable to offer individual support for gambling or give advice about gambling disputes or regulatory issues.</span> </p></div> <div class="zig-zag-full-height__image-wrap zig-zag-full-height__image-wrap--mobile"> <picture class="picture"> <img class="picture__img image" src="/media/g3ig0a15/contact-us.jpg?format=webp&width=800" alt=""> </picture> </div> <div class="zig-zag-full-height__links"> <a class="cta cta--secondary" href="/contact-us/" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer" id="" > <span> Contact us </span> <span class="icon-end icon font-ico-arrow-right"></span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="zig-zag-full-height__media zig-zag-full-height__media--desktop"> <div class="zig-zag-full-height__image-wrap"> <picture class="picture"> <img class="picture__img image" src="/media/g3ig0a15/contact-us.jpg?format=webp&width=800" alt=""> </picture> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section><section class="zig-zag margin-extra-large" > <div class="wrap"> <div class="zig-zag__container"> <div class="zig-zag__item zig-zag__item--reverse bg-tangerine-10"> <div class="zig-zag__content"> <h2 class="zig-zag__content-title h2">Jobs at GambleAware</h2> <div class="rte body-m"><p><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW57184386 BCX0">As we grow, we’re looking for individuals who have a shared enthusiasm for our charity’s mission. 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The Council is made up of people with lived experience of gambling harms, including those who have been affected by other people’s gambling.</span> </p></div> <a class="cta cta--primary" href="/what-we-do/about-us/lived-experience-community/" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer" id="" > <span> Read about our work with people with lived experience </span> <span class="icon-end icon font-ico-arrow-right"></span> </a> </div> <div class="card bg-tangerine-25 card--large"> <h3 class="card-title h3">The National Gambling Support Network</h3> <div class="card-text rte"><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW5974948 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW5974948 BCX0"><span>We commission the National Gambling Support Network (NGSN), a network of organisations across Great Britain. The NGSN provide free, non-judgmental, confidential treatment, advice and support on a range of gambling related issues. They support people who are experiencing gambling harms, as well as those affected by someone else’s gambling. This includes the National Gambling Helpline which takes around 42,000 calls a year. </span></p> </div></div> <a class="cta cta--primary" href="/tools-and-support/national-gambling-support-network/" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer" id="" > <span> More about the NGSN </span> <span class="icon-end icon font-ico-arrow-right"></span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </section><section class="zig-zag-full-height margin-small" > <div class="wrap"> <div class="zig-zag-full-height__container bg-grey-40"> <div class="zig-zag-full-height__copy"> <h2 class="zig-zag-full-height__copy-title h2">Government</h2> <div class="zig-zag-full-height__text rte"><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW5974948 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW5974948 BCX0">We work closely with the Gambling Commission, the Department for Digital, Media & Sport, the Department of Health and Social Care and the Ministry of Defence.</p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW5974948 BCX0">We support the government’s plans to introduce a statutory levy in the<span> </span><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/high-stakes-gambling-reform-for-the-digital-age" target="_blank" class="Hyperlink SCXW5974948 BCX0">Gambling White Paper</a>. The levy will allow further separation between the gambling industry and the commissioning of services to prevent gambling harm.</p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW5974948 BCX0">The levy will also give certainty and stability for funding which will allow an increase in access to early interventions and the number of local services that work to prevent gambling harm. It will also allow the development of a commissioning plan targeted at helping young people and children.</p> </div></div> <div class="zig-zag-full-height__image-wrap zig-zag-full-height__image-wrap--mobile"> <picture class="picture"> <img class="picture__img image" src="/media/ik3b3snc/government.jpg?format=webp&width=800" alt=""> </picture> </div> <div class="zig-zag-full-height__links"> </div> </div> <div class="zig-zag-full-height__media zig-zag-full-height__media--desktop"> <div class="zig-zag-full-height__image-wrap"> <picture class="picture"> <img class="picture__img image" src="/media/ik3b3snc/government.jpg?format=webp&width=800" alt=""> </picture> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div class="gleap js-gealp" data-script="gleap"> <div class="wrap"> <div class="gleap__container"> <div class="gleap-title h3">Is this page useful?</div> <div class="gleap__controls"> <div> <button class="btn btn--inverted js-gleap-button js-gleap-yes-button" type="button" data-answer='Yes'>Yes</button> </div> <div> <button class="btn btn--inverted js-gleap-button" type="button" data-answer='No'>No</button> </div> </div> <div class="js-report-button"> <button class="btn btn--secondary js-gleap-button" type="button" data-answer='Report a problem'> Report a problem with this page </button> </div> </div> </div> </div> <section class="contact-banner" > <div class="wrap"> <div class="contact-banner__container"> <div class="contact-banner__column"> <div class="contact-banner__logo-container"> <img class="contact-banner__logo" src="/media/3wslw2i4/gamble-aware-logo.svg" alt="" /> <img class="contact-banner__logo contact-banner__logo--second" src="/media/pusbbkde/contact-logo.svg" alt="" /> </div> <h2 class="contact-banner__title h2">However you’re feeling right now, we’re here to help.</h2> </div> <div class="contact-banner__column"> <div class="contact-banner__subcolumn"> <div class="rte"><p>The <a href="/tools-and-support/national-gambling-support-network/" title="The National Gambling Support Network">National Gambling Support Network</a> helps people struggling with gambling, and people who are worried about someone else’s gambling.</p> <p>Call or chat online to an advisor, and speak one-to-one for confidential advice, information and support.</p> <p><span class="body-small">Delivered by <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.gamcare.org.uk/" target="_blank" title="GamCare">GamCare</a>.</span></p> <p>Available 24/7 • Great Britain only</p></div> </div> <div class="contact-banner__subcolumn"> <a class="cta cta--tangerine-50 js-support-tracking" data-value="Footer" href="/tools-and-support/support-in-your-area/" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer" id=""> <span class="icon-start icon font-ico-group"></span> <span> Find support in your area </span> </a> <button type="button" class="cta cta--primary cta--chatbot js-modal-chatbot-open js-tracking-livechat" data-value="Footer"><span class="icon font-ico-chat"></span><span>Live chat</span></button> <div class="modal js-modal-chatbot js-modal-chatbot-default" aria-expanded="false"> <div class="wrap"> <div class="modal__container" data-script="figure"> <div class="chatbot js-service-modal-container" role="dialog" aria-modal="true" aria-labelledby="chatbot-title" tabindex="0"> <div class="modal__head"> <h3 id="chatbot-title" class="chatbot-title h3">Chat with an adviser</h3> <button class="chatbot-button btn-close js-modal-chatbot-close" aria-label="Close Live Chat"> <span>Close</span> <span class="icon font-ico-close" aria-hidden="true"></span> </button> </div> <div class="chatbot__description rte body-s"><p>The National Gambling Helpline’s live chat is free and confidential. If you’re ready to talk, the team are here to listen, 24 hours a day, every day of the year.</p></div> <div class="chatbot__form"> <iframe title="GamCare Chatbot" src=https://app.five9.eu/consoles/ChatConsole/index.html?title=Gamcare%20Chat&tenant=GamCare-%20(thru%20babble)&profiles=GambleAware&showProfiles=true&autostart=true&theme=https%3A%2F%2Fstage-gambleaware.uksouth01.umbraco.io%2Fcss%2Fstyle.min.css%3Fv%3D638671766815059399&surveyOptions=%7B%22showComment%22%3Atrue%2C%22requireComment%22%3Afalse%7D&fields=%7B%22name%22%3A%7B%22value%22%3A%22%22%2C%22show%22%3Atrue%2C%22label%22%3A%22Name%22%7D%2C%22email%22%3A%7B%22value%22%3A%22%22%2C%22show%22%3Atrue%2C%22label%22%3A%22Email%22%7D%2C%22Question%22%3A%7B%22value%22%3A%22%22%2C%22show%22%3Afalse%2C%22label%22%3A%22Question%22%2C%22required%22%3Afalse%7D%2C%22UserLocale%22%3A%7B%22value%22%3A%22en%22%2C%22show%22%3Afalse%7D%7D&playSoundOnMessage=true&allowCustomerToControlSoundPlay=false&showEmailButton=true&useBusinessHours=false&showPrintButton=false&allowUsabilityMenu=false&enableCallback=false&callbackList=&allowRequestLiveAgent=false></iframe> </div> <div class="chatbot__caption rte"> <p>The live chat is delivered by GamCare and only available to people in England, Scotland and Wales. 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