The treatment and support charity has published the independent evaluation of its Gambling Related Financial Harm (GRFH) project, undertaken by Rocket Science. The project is referenced as the first evaluation gathering evidence of financial harms linked with problem gambling.
GamCare launched the project due to feedback gathered in 2022/2023, as “60% of callers to the National Gambling Helpline disclosed some level of gambling-related debt, while 76% of the callers reported financial difficulties”.
“These harms are, of course, not just limited to those who gamble, with 47% of other individuals affected, who contacted GamCare, also reporting financial difficulties.”
The project brings together insights from key sectors, including banking, debt, and money advice and gambling treatment, to raise awareness of the issue of the sca..