Through funding from the Tampon Tax Fund, GamCare are offering free training and support for groups and agencies on Women and Problem Gambling. GamCare is a national provider of free information, advice and support for anyone affected by problem gambling.
The aim of this course is to:
Build awareness of problem gambling and its hidden harm amongst organisations working with women; build relationships and partnerships to increase interventions and referrals, and to share knowledge.
This course will help you to understand
- Who GamCare is and what it does
- Definitions of at risk and problem gambling
- Causes of Problem Gambling
- Gambling related harm (self and affected others, with a focus on women in particular)
- Indicators and warning signs
- Brief advice as an intervention technique
Who should attend: Anyone working and supporting women.
Trainer profile
The GamCare North West Women’s Outreach Officer, Nadine Ashworth will deliver this course.
Assessment and certification
A certificate of attendance will be awarded to each course participant on completion of all appropriate paperwork.
When
11th December, 2019 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location
Salford CVS Training Room
The Old Town Hall
5 Irwell Place, Eccles
Salford, M30 0FN
The Old Town Hall
5 Irwell Place, Eccles
Salford, M30 0FN
Contact
Phone: 0161 787 7795
Email: training@salfordcvs.co.uk
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