It follows the role of third-sector services being cited as ‘critical’ when it comes to supporting those that need it, as the industry looks to take a collaborative approach to increasing social responsibility.
The new online tool, which is designed to help people understand how gambling might be harming them, was launched in a bid to align with the launch of GambleAware’s stigma campaign ‘Let’s Open Up About Gambling’, which reached tens of millions of people as part of a coordinated effort to reduce barriers in accessing support and treatment services.
Zoë Osmond, CEO of GambleAware, commented: “The figures released today underscore the critical role third-sector services play as part of a whole-system-approach to addressing gambling harms.
“As we approach the Government’s ..