My name is Sarah Atkins, I work for GamCare’s Women’s Programme as the Training and Engagement Lead for your area.
The subject of
gambling and its associated harms is currently a hot topic and is acknowledged
by experts as a serious health issue with far reaching consequences. In the UK,
we are seeing huge cultural shifts in the gambling context with the gender gap
rapidly decreasing.
The evidence suggests
that more and more women are accessing online gambling activities and putting
themselves at risk of developing gambling problems. The evidence also firmly
points out that women are significantly more likely to be affected by somebody
else’s gambling problem than men, placing women at risk of being negatively
affected by gambling related harm – statistics show that 80% of affected
others calling the National Gambling Helpline are women.
To help with this growing issue, GamCare provide a free CPD accredited 2 hour online training session on the topic of women and gambling related harm. The training aims to:
- Increase awareness of
gambling-related harm, including hidden harms;
- Boost confidence in having
discussions about gambling with those you work with;
- Raise awareness of support and
treatment available to those who are experiencing gambling-related harm;
- Increase confidence to screen,
signpost and refer individuals experiencing gambling harms.
To book onto a session please click on the following link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/women-and-gambling-related-harms-free-online-training-tickets-157928134301?aff=ebdsoporgprofile click on select different date for the various dates available, or we can arrange a bespoke training session for your company. Please get in touch to discuss in more detail how best I can help support your organisation.
I look forward to
hearing from you.
Sarah
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