GamCare

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How important is it to have a background in gambling before joining the industry?

This industry can be a difficult one to learn, but can external experiences sometimes be more important to a role?

5 min read • Jun 24 • By Megan Elswyth

Responsible GamblingLand Based+ 4 more

Research finds TalkBanStop’s integrated approach improved gambling harm prevention

The TalkBanStop partnership between GamCare, Gamban and Gamstop made it “much easier” for individuals to tackle their gambling than a single approach.

2 min read • Jun 18 • By Megan Elswyth

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Number of people contacting UK National Gambling Helpline for online wagering hits five-year-high

The rates of people struggling with online gambling have hit the highest rates since 2021, when many people were still in lockdown.

2 min read • Jun 9 • By Megan Elswyth

Responsible GamblingLand Based+ 2 more

GamCare described as “invaluable” during Care Quality Commission assessment

The organisation's helpline and treatment services were assessed as effective, caring, safe, responsive and free from industry influence.

2 min read • May 21 • By Megan Elswyth

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GamCare appoints Chris Thornton as Director of Operations

Thornton has an extensive track record of leading healthcare programmes across the UK.

2 min read • May 21 • By Megan Elswyth

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GamCare responds to King’s Speech on abolishing NHS England

The transition comes at a difficult point for gambling harm prevention services, as the UK has recently introduced the statutory levy and dissolved GambleAware.

1 min read • May 14 • By Megan Elswyth

Responsible GamblingLegal & Regulatory+ 4 more

GamCare awarded over £4m from OHID fund: “There is vital work to be done”

Once the grant is confirmed, the programmes could launch as soon as April 2026.

2 min read • Apr 10 • By Megan Elswyth

Responsible GamblingOnline+ 1 more

GamCare and PayPlan report rise in gambling-loss support requests

Referrals into GamCare’s Money Guidance Service reached a monthly high in January 2026, while total debt disclosed through the service rose to more than £7.2m in 2025.

2 min read • Mar 19 • By Shaan Khan