Gambling Awareness - Bet You Can Help Now! (Introduction course) - 3rd February 2027

About this event

This is a 1.5 hour online training course to increase knowledge and understanding about gambling related harm and how to help people find the right support.        

Information about this training

Online training to cover the learning outcomes below:

Learning Outcomes

Learners will:

• develop their knowledge, skills, understanding and awareness of gambling related harms (GRH)
• understand the nature of harmful gambling and gambling-related harms and their impact on health and wellbeing
• know how to provide help and support to an individual at risk of, or affected by, gambling related harms and signpost to appropriate specialist services.

Who is the course aimed at?

This course is suitable for a wide range of roles. It is suitable for front line staff (including volunteers), managers, commissioners of services and people in strategic roles.

The course will increase your knowledge of:

• the different types of gambling products
• how people are harmed by gambling
• how to spot the signs that someone might be experiencing harm
• where to signpost people to for help.

This training is suitable for voluntary sector organisations, health and social care staff, local authority staff, people who work in the education sector, criminal justice system, and any other type of organisation that is in contact with members of the public.

This course is also suitable for people who want to increase their personal knowledge of gambling-related harm to know how to help friends, family or colleagues, or may be caring for someone affected by gambling.

Entry requirements to do this course

None.

How you will be assessed

No assessment. 

What happens after I book this training?

After booking the training, you will receive a confirmation email.  An email will also be sent after the training session to with a copy of the slides, your certificate and an evaluation survey. You will also have the option to engage in follow-up communication.