BLOG: Education and evaluation is the key to prevention
After a challenging year dominated by the coronavirus pandemic, we are entering a pivotal period for everyone connected to the gambling industry including those involved in the research, education and treatment sector. The Gambling Act Review is a once in a generation opportunity to revise policy and ensure the RET (Research, Education, Treatment) system works […]
Young People’s Gambling Harm Prevention Programme exceeds first-year targets despite COVID-19 impact
Leading charities YGAM and GamCare have surpassed the first-year targets for their joint Young People’s Gambling Harm Prevention Programme, despite significant challenges imposed by the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. Supported by the Betting and Gaming Council, the four-year national programme is the largest of its kind and aims to deliver evidence-led education, training and support to […]
BLOG: After a year of personal & professional achievement, Christmas will be just how I want it, normal!
2020! What a delight you have been; I mean that both ironically and sincerely. We draw a close on a year that’s brought so many personal challenges and difficulties to us all. Resilience, compassion and camaraderie have been key to our success here at YGAM and I wanted to take pause and reflect on our […]
We must support students struggling with stress, isolation, mental health and finances this Christmas
Katie Tarrant is currently studying an MA in Investigative Journalism at City University of London, frequently covering discrimination, education and mental health. Katie has been writing for three years previously wrote for the University of Warwick’s student newspaper, The Boar. She is part of the YGAM student team and is keen to investigate how universities […]
Marvin on Mental Health: ‘To be strong is to be honest with who you are and where you are at.’
When YGAM ambassador Marvin Sordell decided to tell his personal story and speak publicly about his own mental health struggles, he started a much-needed conversation in football. The subject of mental health in football has been described as a “stigma” in the sport. However a study from players’ union Fifpro’s found that professional footballers suffer more from symptoms […]
YGAM unveil Premier League star Marvin Sordell as first ever ambassador
The Young Gamers & Gamblers Education Trust has announced its first ever charity ambassador, former England Under-21 footballer Marvin Sordell. Marvin joins the YGAM team following a successful career in professional football playing at the top level in the Premier League for Bolton Wanderers and Burnley. The striker also played for Watford, Coventry and Burton […]
PAPYRUS & YGAM unite in their missions to keep young people safe
As UK Charity Week (7-13 December) enters the weekend, the Young Gamers & Gamblers Education Trust (YGAM) is celebrating a unique partnership with suicide-prevention charity PAPYRUS, coming together to raise awareness of the harms affecting young people. Both charities use educational workshops to help young people understand the potential risks and prevent future generations experiencing […]
STUDENT BLOG: Mourning the lost normals of university
Georgia Brennan-Scott is a final year Digital Media student at The University of Leeds with no desire to specialise just yet. Before becoming the Student Design Manager at YGAM, she worked on various digital and communication projects at Oxera Economic Consulting, always finding a way to make design a part of her job (and she […]
Young People’s Gambling Harm Prevention Programme expands to Northern Ireland
Leading charities GamCare and the Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust (YGAM) are working together to bring an education and support programme to Northern Ireland, with the mission of safeguarding future generations from gambling and gaming-related harms. The Young People’s Gambling Harm Prevention Programme is a ground-breaking initiative supported by members of the Betting and […]