GamCare

GamCare is a UK provider of information, advice, and support for individuals affected by gambling harms. Services are provided confidentially and free of charge.{{Cite news |last=Hall |first=Rachel |date=2023-04-09 |title=UK cost of living crisis leading people to gambling, says charity |language=en-GB |work=The Guardian |url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/apr/09/cost-of-living-crisis-increase-problem-gambling-uk-gamcare |access-date=2023-05-08 |issn=0261-3077}} GamCare operates the National Gambling Helpline on Freephone and through online channels. As part of the National Gambling Support Network, GamCare provides both face-to-face and online support services across England, Scotland and Wales.{{Cite web |title=GamCare - Gambling Problem Help - Poker Addiction Therapy |url=https://www.pokerstars.com/gamcare/?no_redirect=1 |access-date=2022-09-19 |website=pokerstars.com |language=en}}

GamCare also provides training and materials to the gambling industry to improve social responsibility and customer protection. Training programs help attenders learn to recognise the signs of gambling harm and advise them on how to interact with customers to achieve a positive outcome.{{Cite web |title=Outreach and Training |url=https://www.gamcare.org.uk/outreach-and-training/ |access-date=2022-09-19 |website=GamCare |language=en-GB}}

The Safer Gambling Standard is the social responsibility quality standard for licensed gambling operators. The Standard is a set of best practice standards developed out of a combination of academic evidence in Safer Gambling practices, GamCare service user input, and GamCare’s knowledge and experience from more than 25 years of work with those affected by gambling harms, and the gambling industry itself.{{Cite news |title=Fears for problem gamblers in lockdown |language=en-GB |work=BBC Sport |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/52243820 |access-date=2022-12-22}}

GamCare hosts Youth Outreach Programs, offering interactive workshops for young people, as well as training for the professionals that support them (such as teachers and youth workers).{{Cite web |last=Tunnicliffe |first=Sean |date=2019-09-25 |title=Free Support for Anyone Affected by Gambling Problems Across Leeds |url=https://forumcentral.org.uk/free-support-for-anyone-affected-by-gambling-problems-across-leeds/ |access-date=2022-12-22 |website=Forum Central |language=en-GB |archive-date=2022-12-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221222150721/https://forumcentral.org.uk/free-support-for-anyone-affected-by-gambling-problems-across-leeds/ |url-status=dead }}

GamCare and Samaritans together developed a suite of training materials for gambling businesses. The materials raise awareness of the risk of gambling-related suicide and to give gambling staff the skills and confidence to support customers who may be at risk.{{Cite web|title=Gambling Charity and Samaritans Launch Bespoke Suicide Awareness and Prevention Training|url=https://www.gamcare.org.uk/news-and-blog/news/gambling-charity-and-samaritans-launch-bespoke-suicide-awareness-and-prevention-training/|access-date=2021-05-06|website=GamCare|language=en-GB}}

• Gamblers Anonymous
• UK Gambling Commission

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• [http://www.gamcare.org.uk GamCare Website]

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Category:Charities based in London

Category:Problem gambling organizations

Category:Social welfare charities based in the United Kingdom