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GamCare and the National Gambling HelpLine

As gambling behaviour is increasingly a subject of public health and policy interest we talked to Catherine Sweet, Head of Marketing and Communications, at our member GamCare about the work they do to prevent gambling becoming a problem and supporting people if it does. Understanding the risks “For many people… Read More

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2nd Apr 2018

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The power of listening

In a powerful and very personal TED Talk, our Chair and the CEO of The Silver Line, Sophie Andrews shares how a helpline became her lifeline. In the short video, Sophie talks about how as a young girl, being sexually abused by her father and his friends, she made a… Read More

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16th Mar 2018

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A small helpline makes a big impact

Dawn Neville survived child abuse and rape and then became a Trustee of the charity National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC). She appreciated the importance of the specialist NAPAC helpline at her time of need. Dawn now gives back her time and experience to support others. A small… Read More

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18th Dec 2017