In a significant effort to tackle gambling-related harm, the English Gambling Education Hub (EGEH) portal has officially gone live. This collaborative initiative, spearheaded by GambleAware and powered by GamCare and Ygam, involves seven organizations working together to provide education and support. The EGEH portal is aimed at enhancing the capacity of various sectors to prevent gambling harm among children and young individuals.
Collaborative Effort for Harm Prevention:
The EGEH portal is a collaborative initiative involving seven organizations, including GambleAware, GamCare, and Ygam.
Local partners, such as Aquarius, ARA, Beacon Counselling Trust, NECA, and Breakeven, are part of this program.
The initiative also collaborates with the Scottish and Welsh Gambling Education Hubs to create a united front against gambling harm.
Educational Programs and Reach:
Ygam and GamCare have previously conducted efforts to reduce gambling harm, notably through the Young People’s Gambling Harm Prevention Programme.
Over 24,000 trained professionals have been part of these programs, reaching more than 48,000 young individuals. Teachers have played a crucial role in delivering this education.
GambleAware’s Mission:
GambleAware, with a history of promoting responsible gambling, commissioned the EGEH to enhance early intervention and prevention efforts in sectors like Youth Services, Family Services, and Formal Education.
The primary goal is to combat gambling-related harm among children and young individuals.
The EGEH Network:
The establishment of the EGEH network creates a virtual community of professionals working collectively to safeguard the younger generation.
Introducing the ‘Gambling Education Quality Mark’:
The EGEH portal introduces the ‘Gambling Education Quality Mark,’ which schools can use to educate students about gambling harm prevention.
Quality Assurance Support Package (QASP):
Ygam offers a Quality Assurance Support Package (QASP) to assist organizations in providing training on gambling harms to children, young people, and professionals working with them.
Raising Awareness Through Film Competition:
The EGEH is organizing a film competition open to individuals aged 11 to 25 from diverse educational settings.
The winning film will be professionally developed and shown in schools across England.
The Shared Goal:
Kyle Riding, Head of Programmes at Ygam, emphasized the collaborative nature of this program.
The network aims to centralize support for those in need and build a community of individuals sharing the common goal of reducing the impact of gambling harms on children and young people across England.
The launch of the English Gambling Education Hub (EGEH) portal marks a crucial step in the fight against gambling-related harm among young individuals in the UK. Through a collaborative effort and innovative educational programs, the EGEH seeks to raise awareness and provide essential training to professionals and students. By introducing the ‘Gambling Education Quality Mark’ and Quality Assurance Support Packages, the initiative emphasizes prevention and early intervention. Moreover, a film competition further contributes to educating and engaging the younger generation, underscoring the commitment to reducing gambling harm’s impact in England.