“Gambling is designed to be addictive – If you are struggling to stop that is why. The problem is that messaging isn’t getting through enough – that’s what Chapter One aims to do.” An important point from Chapter One‘s James Grimes at our #LGAConf26 fringe event this morning

Thank you to Sarah Doran, Deputy Director of Public Health at Manchester City Council, for sharing Manchester's leadership on gambling-related harm. By putting lived experience at the heart of its public health response, Manchester is showing what's possible.

Great to meet Cllr Andy Graham, Leader of the West Oxfordshire District Council, at #LGAConf26 today. We had a valuable discussion about raising awareness of gambling-related harm as a public health issue, & the importance of recognising that it can affect anyone.

Thank you Cllr Lynn Denham for your time at #LGAConf26 this morning. We had a valuable discussion about the role prevention, education & public awareness can play alongside wider public health & partnership approaches to reducing gambling-related harm & preventing suicide.

We are grateful to Cllr Wayne Major of Erewash Borough Council for taking the time to meet with us at #LGAConf26 today. We had a valuable conversation about the importance of listening to bereaved families & ensuring lived experience informs local prevention & support.

It was a pleasure to meet Jackie King, Chief Executive of Epsom & Ewell Borough Council, at #LGAConf26 this morning to discuss preventing gambling-related suicide & the important role local government can play in protecting communities.

Thank you to Cllr Annie-May O'Neill of Essex County Council for taking the time to listen to the experiences of bereaved families at #LGAConf26 today. Conversations like these help build the local leadership needed to prevent gambling-related harm.

Really positive to meet Cllr Chahal, Leader of Slough Borough Council, at #LGAConf26 today. We discussed the urgent need for local communities to have more say over the licensing of gambling premises in their areas.

Thank you Cllr Caroline Topping, Leader of East Suffolk Council, for taking the time to speak with bereaved families at #LGAConf26 today. We appreciated your support in understanding the severe impact of gambling harms.

We’re at the #LGAConf26! If you're at conference this week, come & say hello at stand P14a to discuss how local leadership can help prevent gambling-related suicide & harm.  National policy sets the direction. Local action saves lives.

If you’re at the #LGA26Conf this week, join our fringe event at 8am on Thursday 9 July at the Purbeck Bar.

Join us at #LGAConf26 for Stopping Gambling Suicides: From town hall to Whitehall, how regional innovators can lead the way in tackling this urgent public health issue. Thursday 9 July, 8am-8.50, Purbeck Bar.

Gambling harm is a public health issue – and local authorities have an important role to play in prevention. This important @local.gov.uk article highlights an innovative approach centred on lived experience. www.local.gov.uk/if-only-we-k...

We’re fighting to stop gambling suicides. Join our mailing list for regular updates, news, and ways to get involved: www.gamblingwithlives.org/newsletter-s...

“There is solid evidence of the gambling product characteristics that are used to create the most addictive forms of gambling. "These products behave in exactly the way they are intended to, & anyone can be addicted”

“The reality is gambling harm is not about personal failure.” A key point from GwL’s James Grimes, speaking at the World Health Assembly this week. Gambling harm is a public health issue – and can impact anyone.

Today, we co-convened & spoke at a side event of the 79th World Health Assembly on gambling and public health. Thank you to colleagues from Brazil, Portugal, the US, UNICEF, WHO & partners across the global health community for the opportunity to contribute.

On Sunday, Freddie is running the Hackney Half in memory of his cousin, Jack Ritchie, & to raise awareness & funds for GwL. Every donation will help support families bereaved by gambling-related suicide. If you’re able to, please support Freddie: www.justgiving.com/page/gwlhack...

Today’s @thismorningitv.bsky.social featured Ellen Mulvey’s courageous sister & partner speaking about her life and how gambling led to her death.

We can support people in talking with children, friends, or workplaces about gambling-related suicide bereavement. To get in touch visit: www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-servi...

On Sunday, Jon takes on the London Marathon in support of GwL. All funds raised will go toward supporting bereaved families. Our sincere thanks to Jon for taking on this challenge. If you’re able to, please support him and help spread the word: www.justgiving.com/page/jon-dye...

Chapter One provides information and support for everyone affected by gambling. If you or someone you know needs help, @chapter-one.bsky.social has advice from people who have been there and can connect you to specialist support and treatment. www.chapter-one.org

The coroner in Lee Adams’ inquest recorded ‘gambling disorder’ as a medical cause of death. Also, GPs should ask patients about gambling, like smoking and alcohol, as recommended in the NICE Treatment guidelines. www.thetimes.com/uk/healthcar...

From fun runs and 5Ks to half marathons and bungee jumps, we have charity spaces available for events this year. Your support can make a real difference to bereaved families in 2026. Find out more: runforcharity.com/charity/gamb...

A “small victory” – but an important one. A gambling venue has been refused permission to extend its opening hours, with harms to residents recognised. Preventing gambling harm requires stronger regulation of products, environments, and industry practices. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Profits from online slots – the most dangerous gambling product – are surging, up 10% in the past year. Official stats show that over 4 in 10 who play online slots are experiencing "problem gambling" or at risk. Does anybody actually want this? www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/news/article...

Gambling harms – including suicide – can happen to anyone and should be treated as a public health issue, with full public health information, including about the risk of different products, available to everyone.

Important new research links the use of certain gambling products with higher levels of suicidality. People are not the problem – dangerous gambling products are. www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

Worried about gambling? You are not alone. @chapter-one.bsky.social provides confidential information and advice www.chapter-one.org/you-are-not-...

We’re fighting to stop gambling suicides. Join our mailing list for regular updates, news, and ways to get involved: www.gamblingwithlives.org/newsletter-s...

Thank you @jimdickson.bsky.social MP for making this key point yesterday & advocating for families' evidence to be properly considered in inquests All gambling suicides must be properly investigated & lessons learned to prevent future deaths

We're grateful to @kevinmckenna.co.uk MP for organising yesterday’s debate and for his continued support for families bereaved by gambling-related suicide, including his constituent Lesley.

Our thanks to @kevinmckenna.co.uk MP who has been a brilliant & supportive MP to one of the GwL families & a strong advocate for gambling reform. Kevin has secured an important Westminster Hall debate on gambling harm, taking place this afternoon. www.bigissue.com/opinion/gamb...

The Long family courageously warned the public about the suicide risk from gambling at the inquest of Ollie Long. The inquest found that Ollie suffered a severe gambling addiction.

The voices of those affected by gambling harm must be heard. My interview with Charles Ritchie from Gambling With Lives is now live on my Substack ⬇️ open.substack.com/pub/dawnbutl...

We’re grateful to @dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social for taking the time to speak with us about gambling harms. Gambling leads to hundreds of deaths a year and requires a public health response led by the Department of Health and Social Care.

Gambling addiction is created upstream by the regulated industry’s predatory marketing of addictive products – not at the point of self-exclusion. Ollie’s death reflects that reality. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Gareth’s death shows that the same lethal gambling products exist online and on the high street. Online operators fail to intervene but high street shops don’t even see the harm. www.thetimes.com/article/f9be...

If you're being affected by gambling and need help, Chapter One can help you understand your options and get the support that’s best for you www.chapter-one.org/how-and-wher...

We understand the trauma of gambling-related suicide and offer long-term support at your pace. Find out more: www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-servi...

This #GivingTuesday, please support Gambling with Lives. Your donation will provide vital support for families bereaved by gambling-related suicide. gamblingwithlives.beaconforms.com/form/0bb8dcf1

Families bereaved by gambling suicide thank both the @primeministeruk.bsky.social for promising investigation of the link between gambling and suicide, and @eddavey.libdems.org.uk for raising the issue at PMQs today

Families bereaved by gambling suicide thank both the @primeministeruk.bsky.social for promising investigation of the link between gambling and suicide, and @eddavey.libdems.org.uk for raising the issue at PMQs today

Positive to see the DHSC focus on the health harms caused by gambling in the new Men's Health Strategy. Gambling poses a high suicide risk – preventative, public health action will save lives. www.gov.uk/government/n...

The recent coroner’s verdict on the death of Lee Adams lists gambling disorder as a medical cause of death, further underlining the link between gambling and suicide. My thoughts are with Lee’s family, who have shown huge courage in seeking answers.

On Friday, the coroner ruled that gambling disorder caused Lee Adams’ death. Virgin Games failed to act on warning signs while other gambling companies blocked him. Instead, they kept sending him offers and incentives. www.thetimes.com/uk/law/artic...

Official figures show that 1.4 million adults are suffering “problem gambling” Released earlier this month, the figures show gambling harm is much higher & widespread than shown by old health surveys Read our analysis of the latest GSGB findings: www.gamblingwithlives.org/news/gamblin...

Every gambling-related death should be investigated so lessons can be learned and future harm prevented. Learn more: www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-servi...

A reminder on #WorldMentalHealthDay that gambling harms are a mental health crisis. 2.7% of adults in GB are suffering “problem gambling”, with many more seriously harmed. #WMHD2025

CONFERENCE: I met with @sheltercharity.bsky.social, @guidedogsuk.bsky.social, @gamblingwithlives.bsky.social, and @prostateuk.bsky.social to discuss their work and the campaigns they are advocating for. Thank you for taking the time to meet with me and talk about your aims.