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Gambling Harms

A North East Local Authority and Office of Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) Gambling Harms Network that provides an opportunity for shared and improved practice in relation to reducing gambling harms. This network is supported by the ADPH NE Gambling Harms Programme.

ADPH North East Gambling Related Harms Network

A North East Local Authority gambling related harms network, with specialist support from the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID).

What is the ADPH NE Gambling Harms Programme?

The ADPH NE Gambling Harms Programme aims to tackle gambling harms in the North East Region with a public health approach to prevention. This Programme is a partnership between ADPH NE, Middlesbrough Council, Newcastle University and OHID. The Programme has been funded by a regulatory settlement.

The Programme team work to support the 12 local authorities in the North East via the ADPH NE Gambling Related Harms Network and facilitates relationships with wider stakeholders and the Programme’s Lived Experience Forum.

Find a selection of evidence-based resources below that the Programme have produced or collaborated on. Get in touch with the Programme team via: GHR@middlesbrough.gov.uk if you would like to know more information.

Gambling Harms in the North East: Regional Health Needs Assessment

The Gambling Harms in the North East: Regional Health Needs Assessment provides an introduction to gambling harms and why people gamble. It features an overview of how people experience these harms and provides insight on gambling harms treatment services in the North East. Data gaps are identified, and recommendations are made to improve research and support services.

Gambling in the North East: Regional Health Needs Assessment

Resources

Position Statement: Commercial Determinants of Health

Position Statement: Commercial Determinants of Health

Protecting the public from being harmed by gambling and the gambling industry.

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Gambling Harms Local Authority How to Guide

Gambling Harms Local Authority How to Guide

Recommendations of how to begin or continue working to reduce gambling harms in your Local Authority.

Gambling Harms Local Authority How to Guide

Gambling Harms Slide Deck

Gambling Harms Slide Deck

An overview of gambling, gambling harms and support and treatment pathways. Pick and choose relevant slides for your audience.

Gambling Harms Slide Deck

Gambling Harms Academic Slide Deck

Gambling Harms Academic Slide Deck

These slides provide relevant and up-to-date literature to aid colleagues in evidencing gambling harms as a public health concern.

Academic Evidence: Gambling Related Harms

Words Can Hurt: Language Guide for Gambling Harms

Words Can Hurt: Language Guide for Gambling Harms

This guide was created by three regional programmes sharing a common approach to gambling harms and stigma.

Words Can Hurt: Language Guide for Gambling Harms

Gambling Harms Newsletter

Gambling Harms Newsletter

An update on the Regional Gambling Harms Programme’s work, resources and regional events.

Gambling Harms Newsletter – latest edition

Making Every Contact Count (MECC): Gambling Harms in the North East

Making Every Contact Count (MECC): Gambling Harms in the North East

Find out more about treatment and support pathways available in the North East via our Gambling Harms MECC page.

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MECC and Gambling Harms Training Module Booking Link

MECC and Gambling Harms Training Module Booking Link

Access free training on gambling and gambling harms for professionals.

MECC and Gambling Harms Training Module Booking Link

Chapter One Campaign

Chapter One Campaign

Chapter One is an information and support hub for anyone affected by gambling. Follow the link to download the full social media pack.

Chapter One Campaign

Esports and Video Games Gambling Harms Academic Slide Deck

Esports and Video Games Gambling Harms Academic Slide Deck

This slide deck provides up to date literature to evidence gambling harms within the sub-topic of esports and videogames as a public health concern.

Academic Evidence: Esports and Video Games

Working in partnership

ADPH North East have received funding in the form of a regulatory settlement to support this programme of work. Regulatory settlement funds are payment in lieu of a financial penalty the Gambling Commission might otherwise impose on a UK gambling operator for breach of a licence condition. There has been no direct or indirect gambling industry involvement in any part of this research or the related programme. More information on this type of funding can be found on the Gambling Commission website.

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