Let’s Hae A Blether Aboot Gambling Harm in Scotland

Fast Forward: Nadines Story- Pathways to Treatment and Support

Welcome to the latest "Let’s Hae a Wee Blether Aboot Gambling in Scotland" podcast, brought to you by Fast Forward’s Scottish Gambling Education Hub.
In this two-part episode, we look at the support and treatment available across the country for those struggling with issues related to gambling harms.
To do this, Fran Howard (from Fast Forward) and I spoke with Nadine Ashcroft about her own journey from the lows where she felt helpless and unable to stop gambling, right through to today, where she has created her own organisation-Thrivin' Together, who offer support to women experiencing similar challenges from gambling. 
This podcast has been split into two parts with the second part concluding Nadine's story, as well as talking to Mark (Gambler's Annonymous) and Peter (Citizen's Advice Bureau, Airdrie) about the support available in Scotland. 
 
Listener discretion is advised as we will be talking about some potentially triggering topics.  This podcast discusses various issues around gambling. If you are worried about, or affected by the gambling of someone close to you, please know that you are not alone and confidential support is available.
The following links are designed to provide signposting to further support available: 
The National Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133Part of the National Gambling Support Network National Gambling Support Network | BeGambleAware Advisers are trained to support people affected by the gambling of someone close to them
Thrivin Together Women Only Peer support: https://www.thrivintogether.org.uk/ 
Gordon Moody https://gordonmoody.org.uk 
GamFam Home - GamFam Peer support for anyone affected by the gambling of someone close to you
GAMSTOP: Gambling self-exclusion scheme https://www.gamstop.co.uk/
Gamban: Block access to gambling on your devices https://gamban.com/
BetknowmoreUK Peer Support https://www.betknowmoreuk.org/
RCA Trust Gambling Treatment and Support Provider https://www.rcatrust.org.uk/
GamCare Scotland support and treatment: GamCare - The leading provider of support for anyone affected by problem gambling in Great Britain
Gamblers Anonymous Scotland GA Scotland – Gamblers Anonymous Scotland

Fast Forward: Loot Boxes-Gambling and Gaming

Welcome to the latest "Let’s Hae a Wee Blether Aboot Gambling in Scotland" podcast, brought to you by Fast Forward’s Scottish Gambling Education Hub.
In this episode, we look into the fascinating, yet at times, challenging world of Loot Boxes within games. We do this firstly, in the company of Dr Leon Xiao (University of Copenhagen) and Dr Elena Petrovskaya (University of Bristol). Both Leon and Elena work extensively in the area of gaming with a real focus on loot boxes and microtransactions.
In the second part, we chat to Emma Williamson from Wishaw YMCA about their innovative E-sports academy and how online safety and loot boxes have been built into the very heart of this programme.
Listener discretion is advised as we will be talking about some potentially triggering topics.  This podcast discusses various issues around gambling. If you are worried about, or affected by the gambling of someone close to you, please know that you are not alone and confidential support is available.
The following links are designed to provide signposting to further support available: 
The National Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133 Part of the National Gambling Support Network National Gambling Support Network | BeGambleAware Advisers are trained to support people affected by the gambling of someone close to them
Gordon Moody https://gordonmoody.org.uk 
GamFam Home - GamFam Peer support for anyone affected by the gambling of someone close to you
GAMSTOP: Gambling self-exclusion scheme https://www.gamstop.co.uk/
Gamban: Block access to gambling on your devices https://gamban.com/
RCA Trust Gambling Treatment and Support Provider https://www.rcatrust.org.uk/
Papyrus Youth Suicide Charity https://www.papyrus-uk.org/
www.parentzone.org.uk- resources, tools and information on the online world 
Internet Matters www.internetmatter.org  
Young Minds https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/parents-a-z-mental-health-guide/gaming/
NSPCC https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/online-games/
A video explaining Loot Boxes (from Leon Xiao) https://biteable.com/watch/3818355/363b01ccaefdd94d2fcab3c6f343951d 

Fast Forward: Claire's Story-My Son's Addiction to Gaming and Loot Boxes

Welcome to the latest "Let’s Hae a Wee Blether Aboot Gambling in Scotland" podcast, brought to you by Fast Forward’s Scottish Gambling Education Hub.
In this episode, we look at the challenges faced by Claire around her adopted son’s addiction to gaming and some of the gambling style mechanics such as loot boxes. Claire talks about how her son’s interest in gaming quickly turned into an obsession and then into something which consumed his entire life, throughout his childhood and even into his late teens. She talks about the impact that this has had on both her son and also the wider family and how difficult it has been, to find the balance between giving her son his freedom as a young adult, and ensuring that he is safe and aware of the risks arising from excessive gaming. In this episode, you will hear about the ups and downs but also hear how Claire and her family keep a positive perspective on her son’s outlook as he moves into full time employment and how this has impacted upon his gaming. 
Listener discretion is advised as we will be talking about some potentially triggering topics.  This podcast discusses various issues around gambling. If you are worried about, or affected by the gambling of someone close to you, please know that you are not alone and confidential support is available.
The following links are designed to provide signposting to further support available: 
The National Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133 Part of the National Gambling Support Network National Gambling Support Network | BeGambleAware Advisers are trained to support people affected by the gambling of someone close to them
Gordon Moody https://gordonmoody.org.uk 
GamFam Home - GamFam Peer support for anyone affected by the gambling of someone close to you
GAMSTOP: Gambling self-exclusion scheme https://www.gamstop.co.uk/
Gamban: Block access to gambling on your devices https://gamban.com/
RCA Trust Gambling Treatment and Support Provider https://www.rcatrust.org.uk/
Papyrus Youth Suicide Charity https://www.papyrus-uk.org/
www.parentzone.org.uk- resources, tools and information on the online world 
Internet Matters www.internetmatter.org  
Young Minds https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/parents-a-z-mental-health-guide/gaming/
NSPCC https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/online-games/
A video explaining Loot Boxes (from Leon Xiao) https://biteable.com/watch/3818355/363b01ccaefdd94d2fcab3c6f343951d 
 

Fast Forward: Steph Shilton’s Story: Football and Gambling

Welcome to the latest "Let’s Hae a Wee Blether Aboot Gambling in Scotland" podcast, brought to you by Fast Forward’s Scottish Gambling Education Hub. 
In this episode, we look at the connection between Gambling and Football.
We do this through the lens of Steph Shilton, wife of former Leicester City, Nottingham Forest and Southampton legend, Peter Shilton. Peter is still the most capped English player of all times having played for his country 125 times. 
In this episode, Steph speaks about her journey to support her husband through the ups and downs of gambling and how this led her to work with Gordon Moody.
We also spoke with Steven Jardine from Street League about their partnership with Fast Forward through the vehicle of sport.
Listener discretion is advised as we will be talking about some potentially triggering topics.  This podcast discusses various issues around gambling. If you are worried about, or affected by the gambling of someone close to you, please know that you are not alone and confidential support is available.
The following links are designed to provide signposting to further support available: 
The National Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133 Part of the National Gambling Support Network National Gambling Support Network | BeGambleAware Advisers are trained to support people affected by the gambling of someone close to them
Gordon Moody https://gordonmoody.org.uk 
GamFam Home - GamFam Peer support for anyone affected by the gambling of someone close to you
Street League https://www.streetleague.co.uk/
GAMSTOP: Gambling self-exclusion scheme https://www.gamstop.co.uk/
Gamban: Block access to gambling on your devices https://gamban.com/
Andy’s Man Club, Men’s Suicide Prevention Charity https://andysmanclub.co.uk/
BetknowmoreUK Peer Support https://www.betknowmoreuk.org/
RCA Trust Gambling Treatment and Support Provider https://www.rcatrust.org.uk/
Papyrus Youth Suicide Charity https://www.papyrus-uk.org/

Fast Forward: Lisa’s Story-Women, Gambling and Homelessness

Welcome to the very first "Let’s Hae a Wee Blether Aboot Gambling in Scotland" podcast, brought to you by Fast Forward’s Scottish Gambling Education Hub. 
In this first podcast, we speak to Lisa Walker about her own very personal journey which crosses into both gambling and homelessness. Lisa speaks very honestly about how her journey impacted upon her own life and those around her including her family and how through her working with BetKnowmore, she is inspiring many other woman across the UK to seek help and find a way forwards.
Listener discretion is advised as we will be talk about some potentially triggering topics.  This podcast discusses homelessness, gambling and substance use.  If you are worried about your own gambling there is support out there and the first step is to reach out. Although in this podcast we focused on Lisa’s journey and experience of harm from your own gambling, gambling can also profoundly impact on loved ones. If you are worried about or affected by the gambling of someone close to you, please know that you are not alone and confidential support is available.
The following links are designed to provide signposting to further support available: 
The National Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133 Part of the National Gambling Support Network National Gambling Support Network | BeGambleAware Advisers are trained to support people affected by the gambling of someone close to them.
GamFam Home - GamFam Peer support for anyone affected by the gambling of someone close to you
Way Forward virtual support group for women, run by GamCare: Way Forward: Virtual Support Group for Women - GamCare
Women’s Chatroom, run by GamCare:
We’re relaunching our Women’s Chatroom! - GamCare
Simon Community Scotland - https://www.simonscotland.org/get-help/
Shelter Scotland - https://scotland.shelter.org.uk/
Street Support Network - https://streetsupport.net/glasgow/
BetknowmoreUK New Beginnings: lived experience women only support service betknowmoreuk.org
Thrivin Together: Lived experience offering advice and support thrivintogether.org
GAMSTOP: Gambling self-exclusion scheme https://www.gamstop.co.uk/
Gamban: Block access to gambling on your devices https://gamban.com/