GamCare – Update and FREE Online training
Women and Gambling-Related Harm
Message from CEO Sarah Franklin
I have added some new dates for our online training if you or any of your team would like to book on. This training is still being well received by different types of organisations as we continue to raise awareness of how women are disproportionately affected by gambling related harms and how hidden these issues can be.
Sessions currently available:
| Date | Time | Places Available |
| Wednesday 28th June 2023 | 10am to 12noon | 9 |
| Tuesday 4th July 2023 | 10am to 12noon | 15 |
| Wednesday 19th July 2023 | 2pm to 4pm | 15 |
| Thursday 3rd August 2023 | 10am to 12noon | 15 |
| Monday 14th August 2023 | 2pm to 4pm | 15 |
| Tuesday 5th Sept 2023 | 10am to 12noon | 15 |
| Wednesday 13th Sept 2023 | 2pm to 4pm | 15 |
| Wednesday 20th Sept 2023 | 10am to 12noon | 15 |
| Tuesday 26th Sept 2023 | 2pm to 4pm | 15 |
FREE Online Training: Women and Gambling-Related Harm
As you may already know, GamCare is a national provider of free information, advice and treatment for anyone affected by problem gambling. There’s estimated to be 350,000 problem gamblers in the UK, up to 20% of whom are women. For every person who has a problem with gambling, up to 10 other people can be affected, and women are disproportionately at risk of experiencing gambling-related harm. Gambling-related harm can include debt, relationship difficulties, housing issues, gender-based violence, health problems, depression and anxiety, feelings of isolation, and suicidality.
Our FREE training can be accessed online via Zoom. We offer a 2 hour session which individuals can register to attend at their convenience, using a mobile phone, tablet, or laptop. Book your place using Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/women-and-gambling-related-harm-free-online-training-tickets-104981366092?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch
During the training session, we will explore what gambling is and how it turns from a fun pastime into something that is harmful as well as talking about gambling-related harm, risk factors, impacts, and how to recognise and support people affected. Learn about our treatment network and how to refer clients to our free treatment services. This training is essential for any professionals who work with women and families. Please circulate within your professional networks to anyone who you think would benefit from this FREE training.
I also offer face-to-face sessions and bespoke sessions specific to your organisation’s needs, if you would prefer this approach, please do get in touch for more details.
Sarah Franklin
Engagement Lead – Women’s Gambling Harm Awareness Programme, East-Midlands
GamCare
