Gambling with Lives
@gamblingwithlives.bsky.social
We're a charity set up by families bereaved by gambling that provides support, raises awareness of gambling disorder’s devastating effects, & advocates for change.
www.gamblingwithlives.org
www.gamblingwithlives.org
This #GivingTuesday, please support Gambling with Lives.
Your donation will provide vital support for families bereaved by gambling-related suicide.
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Your donation will provide vital support for families bereaved by gambling-related suicide.
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December 2, 2025 at 9:43 AM
This #GivingTuesday, please support Gambling with Lives.
Your donation will provide vital support for families bereaved by gambling-related suicide.
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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
November 19, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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
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
2.7% of adults in GB are suffering “problem gambling”, with many more seriously harmed.
#WMHD2025
October 10, 2025 at 7:59 AM
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
2.7% of adults in GB are suffering “problem gambling”, with many more seriously harmed.
#WMHD2025
Thanks to our brilliant panellists Abtisam Mohamed MP, @debcoles13.bsky.social of @inquest-org.bsky.social, Ben Coleman MP, @drbeccycoopermp.bsky.social, and chair Charles Ritchie
#StopGamblingSuicides
#LPC25
#StopGamblingSuicides
#LPC25
September 29, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Thanks to our brilliant panellists Abtisam Mohamed MP, @debcoles13.bsky.social of @inquest-org.bsky.social, Ben Coleman MP, @drbeccycoopermp.bsky.social, and chair Charles Ritchie
#StopGamblingSuicides
#LPC25
#StopGamblingSuicides
#LPC25
“A properly conducted inquest can expose the scourge of gambling harm… and can be a really important opportunity for learning and change”
Really important point from @debcoles13.bsky.social of @inquest-org.bsky.social
Really important point from @debcoles13.bsky.social of @inquest-org.bsky.social
September 29, 2025 at 3:38 PM
“A properly conducted inquest can expose the scourge of gambling harm… and can be a really important opportunity for learning and change”
Really important point from @debcoles13.bsky.social of @inquest-org.bsky.social
Really important point from @debcoles13.bsky.social of @inquest-org.bsky.social
Families bereaved by gambling-related suicide are at this year’s Labour Party Conference.
If you’re attending, come and find us at stand E4 in the Main Exhibition Hall.
#StopGamblingSuicides
#LPC25
If you’re attending, come and find us at stand E4 in the Main Exhibition Hall.
#StopGamblingSuicides
#LPC25
September 28, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Families bereaved by gambling-related suicide are at this year’s Labour Party Conference.
If you’re attending, come and find us at stand E4 in the Main Exhibition Hall.
#StopGamblingSuicides
#LPC25
If you’re attending, come and find us at stand E4 in the Main Exhibition Hall.
#StopGamblingSuicides
#LPC25
We are a community that hosts in-person gatherings and online forums, enabling bereaved families to connect and support one another.
Learn more: www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-servi...
Learn more: www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-servi...
August 20, 2025 at 1:14 PM
We are a community that hosts in-person gatherings and online forums, enabling bereaved families to connect and support one another.
Learn more: www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-servi...
Learn more: www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-servi...
Every gambling-related death should be investigated so lessons can be learned and future harm prevented.
GwL can help gather information and offer support to get answers.
Find out more: www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-servi...
GwL can help gather information and offer support to get answers.
Find out more: www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-servi...
August 6, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Every gambling-related death should be investigated so lessons can be learned and future harm prevented.
GwL can help gather information and offer support to get answers.
Find out more: www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-servi...
GwL can help gather information and offer support to get answers.
Find out more: www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-servi...
“Am I the only person this has happened to?”
The myth that gambling is a normal, safe activity can lead bereaved families to feel isolated.
At GwL, no bereaved person will feel alone.
www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-servi...
The myth that gambling is a normal, safe activity can lead bereaved families to feel isolated.
At GwL, no bereaved person will feel alone.
www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-servi...
August 4, 2025 at 9:10 AM
“Am I the only person this has happened to?”
The myth that gambling is a normal, safe activity can lead bereaved families to feel isolated.
At GwL, no bereaved person will feel alone.
www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-servi...
The myth that gambling is a normal, safe activity can lead bereaved families to feel isolated.
At GwL, no bereaved person will feel alone.
www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-servi...
“Whether you need it from day one or year five, we’ll be there”
We understand what it’s like to lose a loved one to gambling.
We’ll always be there for those bereaved families.
www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-servi...
We understand what it’s like to lose a loved one to gambling.
We’ll always be there for those bereaved families.
www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-servi...
July 30, 2025 at 3:36 PM
“Whether you need it from day one or year five, we’ll be there”
We understand what it’s like to lose a loved one to gambling.
We’ll always be there for those bereaved families.
www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-servi...
We understand what it’s like to lose a loved one to gambling.
We’ll always be there for those bereaved families.
www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-servi...
Thank you to everyone who attended & supported the Rhythm and Beauty summer concert in Sheffield at the weekend – it was a great evening!
Special thanks to Westside Singers & Black Velvet for raising funds for GwL
Special thanks to Westside Singers & Black Velvet for raising funds for GwL
July 15, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Thank you to everyone who attended & supported the Rhythm and Beauty summer concert in Sheffield at the weekend – it was a great evening!
Special thanks to Westside Singers & Black Velvet for raising funds for GwL
Special thanks to Westside Singers & Black Velvet for raising funds for GwL
Chapter One provides information and support for everyone affected by gambling.
If you or someone you know needs help, Chapter One has advice from people who have been there and can connect you to specialist support and treatment.
Find out more: www.chapter-one.org
If you or someone you know needs help, Chapter One has advice from people who have been there and can connect you to specialist support and treatment.
Find out more: www.chapter-one.org
June 24, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Chapter One provides information and support for everyone affected by gambling.
If you or someone you know needs help, Chapter One has advice from people who have been there and can connect you to specialist support and treatment.
Find out more: www.chapter-one.org
If you or someone you know needs help, Chapter One has advice from people who have been there and can connect you to specialist support and treatment.
Find out more: www.chapter-one.org
“Speaking out was a powerful act of reclaiming narrative – transforming grief into purpose”
Last night, GwL families won the @smkcampaigners.bsky.social David vs Goliath award
Founding GwL family member Judith Bruney accepted it on behalf of bereaved families who’ve spoken truth to protect others
Last night, GwL families won the @smkcampaigners.bsky.social David vs Goliath award
Founding GwL family member Judith Bruney accepted it on behalf of bereaved families who’ve spoken truth to protect others
June 20, 2025 at 10:51 AM
“Speaking out was a powerful act of reclaiming narrative – transforming grief into purpose”
Last night, GwL families won the @smkcampaigners.bsky.social David vs Goliath award
Founding GwL family member Judith Bruney accepted it on behalf of bereaved families who’ve spoken truth to protect others
Last night, GwL families won the @smkcampaigners.bsky.social David vs Goliath award
Founding GwL family member Judith Bruney accepted it on behalf of bereaved families who’ve spoken truth to protect others
Our sincere thanks to West Side Singers for supporting GwL with their summer concert!
If you’re in Sheffield on July 12, don’t miss out on a great night of music
For more info & tickets: westsidesingers.org.uk/event/summer...
If you’re in Sheffield on July 12, don’t miss out on a great night of music
For more info & tickets: westsidesingers.org.uk/event/summer...
June 6, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Our sincere thanks to West Side Singers for supporting GwL with their summer concert!
If you’re in Sheffield on July 12, don’t miss out on a great night of music
For more info & tickets: westsidesingers.org.uk/event/summer...
If you’re in Sheffield on July 12, don’t miss out on a great night of music
For more info & tickets: westsidesingers.org.uk/event/summer...
And thank you Minister @skinnock.bsky.social for highlighting NHS treatment options and the Suicide Prevention Strategy's recognition of gambling as a suicide risk in your response.
#StopGamblingSuicides
#StopGamblingSuicides
March 25, 2025 at 3:40 PM
And thank you Minister @skinnock.bsky.social for highlighting NHS treatment options and the Suicide Prevention Strategy's recognition of gambling as a suicide risk in your response.
#StopGamblingSuicides
#StopGamblingSuicides
Thank you, @jakerichardsmp.bsky.social, for highlighting gambling suicides in last night's adjournment debate.
#StopGamblingSuicides
#StopGamblingSuicides
March 25, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Thank you, @jakerichardsmp.bsky.social, for highlighting gambling suicides in last night's adjournment debate.
#StopGamblingSuicides
#StopGamblingSuicides
Great to be at the @teamlabouruk.bsky.social Yorkshire & Humber conference this weekend
Thanks to the ministers, MPs, & members who spoke with us & to all those who attended our event
Special thanks to panellists Mayor Oliver Coppard, Dr Josh Marvin & @chapter-one.bsky.social's James Grimes
Thanks to the ministers, MPs, & members who spoke with us & to all those who attended our event
Special thanks to panellists Mayor Oliver Coppard, Dr Josh Marvin & @chapter-one.bsky.social's James Grimes
March 3, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Great to be at the @teamlabouruk.bsky.social Yorkshire & Humber conference this weekend
Thanks to the ministers, MPs, & members who spoke with us & to all those who attended our event
Special thanks to panellists Mayor Oliver Coppard, Dr Josh Marvin & @chapter-one.bsky.social's James Grimes
Thanks to the ministers, MPs, & members who spoke with us & to all those who attended our event
Special thanks to panellists Mayor Oliver Coppard, Dr Josh Marvin & @chapter-one.bsky.social's James Grimes
This is a vital point from Liz Ritchie on BBC Breakfast today
GPs and healthcare professionals need a proper public health strategy led by the Department of Health and Social Care
#StopGamblingSuicides
GPs and healthcare professionals need a proper public health strategy led by the Department of Health and Social Care
#StopGamblingSuicides
January 28, 2025 at 10:35 AM
This is a vital point from Liz Ritchie on BBC Breakfast today
GPs and healthcare professionals need a proper public health strategy led by the Department of Health and Social Care
#StopGamblingSuicides
GPs and healthcare professionals need a proper public health strategy led by the Department of Health and Social Care
#StopGamblingSuicides
This will save lives.
New NICE guidelines published today recommend healthcare professionals ask about gambling as part of routine checks
New NICE guidelines published today recommend healthcare professionals ask about gambling as part of routine checks
January 28, 2025 at 7:48 AM
This will save lives.
New NICE guidelines published today recommend healthcare professionals ask about gambling as part of routine checks
New NICE guidelines published today recommend healthcare professionals ask about gambling as part of routine checks
Bereaved families came together in parliament this week calling for every gambling death to be investigated and lessons learned.
#StopGamblingSuicides
#StopGamblingSuicides
January 24, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Bereaved families came together in parliament this week calling for every gambling death to be investigated and lessons learned.
#StopGamblingSuicides
#StopGamblingSuicides
“That should be our aim & desire – no more deaths from gambling harm. Let’s make that a reality.”
We agree 100% – thank you @gwynnemp.bsky.social for speaking these powerful words at our Parliamentary event yesterday
We agree 100% – thank you @gwynnemp.bsky.social for speaking these powerful words at our Parliamentary event yesterday
January 23, 2025 at 8:06 AM
“That should be our aim & desire – no more deaths from gambling harm. Let’s make that a reality.”
We agree 100% – thank you @gwynnemp.bsky.social for speaking these powerful words at our Parliamentary event yesterday
We agree 100% – thank you @gwynnemp.bsky.social for speaking these powerful words at our Parliamentary event yesterday
Thank you to all who attended our parliamentary event today, especially Abtisam Mohamed MP for hosting & Minister Gwynne, Baroness Twycross & Henrietta Bowden-Jones for speaking.
Special thanks to all the bereaved families who made the journey.
Special thanks to all the bereaved families who made the journey.
January 22, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Thank you to all who attended our parliamentary event today, especially Abtisam Mohamed MP for hosting & Minister Gwynne, Baroness Twycross & Henrietta Bowden-Jones for speaking.
Special thanks to all the bereaved families who made the journey.
Special thanks to all the bereaved families who made the journey.
Thank you @catherinefookesmp.bsky.social for highlighting these alarming figures.
We agree 100% – gambling must be treated as a public health issue.
#StopGamblingSuicides
We agree 100% – gambling must be treated as a public health issue.
#StopGamblingSuicides
January 16, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Thank you @catherinefookesmp.bsky.social for highlighting these alarming figures.
We agree 100% – gambling must be treated as a public health issue.
#StopGamblingSuicides
We agree 100% – gambling must be treated as a public health issue.
#StopGamblingSuicides
The Gambling Commission has fined the operator that runs Admiral Casino £1m for social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures.
It's the second time the operator has been fined.
www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/news/article...
It's the second time the operator has been fined.
www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/news/article...
January 9, 2025 at 4:08 PM
The Gambling Commission has fined the operator that runs Admiral Casino £1m for social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures.
It's the second time the operator has been fined.
www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/news/article...
It's the second time the operator has been fined.
www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/news/article...
17-year-old Luke Littler continues to inspire the next generation of darts fans, including many children.
No one should be bombarded with gambling ads whilst watching their heroes, especially children.
#StopGamblingSuicides
No one should be bombarded with gambling ads whilst watching their heroes, especially children.
#StopGamblingSuicides
January 3, 2025 at 3:55 PM
17-year-old Luke Littler continues to inspire the next generation of darts fans, including many children.
No one should be bombarded with gambling ads whilst watching their heroes, especially children.
#StopGamblingSuicides
No one should be bombarded with gambling ads whilst watching their heroes, especially children.
#StopGamblingSuicides