Understanding and Responding to Gambling Harms in Thurrock
Date: 06/11/2025
Time: 13:30 - 15:00 pm
Location: Corringham Integrated Wellness Centre, 105 The Sorrells, Corringham, Stanford-le-Hope SS17 7ES
Join Gambling Harm UK, commissioned by Thurrock Council, for an interactive 90-minute training session that helps local professionals recognise, understand, and respond to gambling-related harms in Thurrock.
This lived experience-led session explores the realities of gambling harm, from national trends to local data, and focuses on what professionals can do to identify risk early, support affected individuals, and embed gambling harm awareness into everyday practice.
What You’ll Learn
By attending this session, participants will:
- Understand the different types and impacts of gambling harm including: financial, emotional, and social effects.
- Explore local and national data on gambling harms in Thurrock and across the UK.
- Learn to use screening questions and referral pathways to help people access support.
- Build confidence in having open conversations about gambling-related issues.
- Access a range of free tools and resources to embed awareness in their organisation.
Who Should Attend
This session is open to anyone working with the public or in frontline roles, including staff from health, social care, housing, education, criminal justice, and community or voluntary services.
No prior knowledge or experience is needed.
Why It Matters
Research suggests that around 15% of Thurrock residents experience some level of gambling harm, with around 3% experiencing severe harm. Many others are affected by someone else’s gambling.
Because of the stigma and shame surrounding gambling, people often don’t seek help, or don’t know support exists.
Book your free place now, or contact ben@gamblingharm.com for more infomration, or to book training for your organisation.
