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Gambling Support Services in Lincoln

Leading gambling support charity GamCare can now provide specialist support services for gamblers and their loved ones across Lincoln.
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Gambling Support Services in Lincoln

Leading gambling support charity GamCare can now provide specialist support services for gamblers and their loved ones across Lincoln.

The UK Gambling Commission estimates that around 340,000 people may already experience harm because of their gambling in Great Britain, while up to 2 million more could be at risk1.

GamCare provides a range of support and treatment services for those affected across England, Scotland and Wales, including the 24-hour National Gambling Helpline, as well as outreach and prevention programmes to connect with those most at risk.

Candice Donn, Head of Clinical Services at GamCare, says:

GamCare is continually working to ensure we can reach the people who need us most, and we are delighted our services can now directly support people living and working in Lincoln and the surrounding area.

We will also be working with other local organisations to help them seamlessly refer clients into our services. We can provide free CPD accredited training, and we are able to attend local events, team briefings and conference to raise awareness of our services.

Our range of support is designed to provide the right intervention at the right time for someone struggling with their gambling, and to provide help and support for family members and friends who are impacted by too. All our services are free, flexible and confidential.

To contact the local team now please call 0152 227 4880 or email lincoln@gamcare.org.uk.

More information on all of the support options available to those affected by gambling can be found at www.gamcare.org.uk or by calling the National Gambling Helpline on Freephone 0808 80 20 133.

 

  1. https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/news-action-and-statistics/News/gambling-commission-publishes-latest-combined-health-survey