AFGSN In the Media

Keep up to date with the Armed Forces Gambling Support Network Media & News.

BBC Radio 4 - File on 4 Investigates

Recent research from Simon Dymond and his team at Swansea University / Prifysgol Abertawe has really added weight to what the Armed Forces Gambling Support Network (AFGSN) have been saying for a long time.

The Breakeven Podcast with Andy Gallie

Andy speaks about his time in the Navy, and how his childhood experiences shaped his gambling addiction. Andy talks about why people in the Navy are more likely to suffer gambling related harm, and how the Armed Forces Gambling Support Network (AFGSN) can provide training and treatment to anyone in the armed forces community.

Naval Families Federation (NFF) Magazine

With children potentially gaming more, and making in-game purchases such as loot boxes, this can be a perilous time for families. Beacon Counselling Trust offer a ‘young people’, as well as ‘It’s more than just a game’ programmes, where you can find out much more about the links between gaming and gambling.

Public Speaking

An Audience with Alex Ballinger MP

Betknowmore and Alex Ballinger MP hosted the AFGSN at the Houses of Common, to showcase why support for gambling harms in the Armed Forces Community is so crucial. It was a day of meaningful conversations, shared goals, and genuine collaboration to better support veterans experiencing gambling harms.

Awards

Soldiering On Awards

Andy has been selected as a finalist for the Education, Training & Development category in the Soldiering On Awards. This is in recognition of the work carried out on behalf of the AFGSN in delivery of the ‘Battling the Odds’ programme, and in particular the ‘Bet You Can Help’ training to serving personnel and the wider veteran community.

Awards

Beacon awarded Silver by the Ministry of Defence

We are extremely proud that our Northwest Armed Forces Gambling Support Network provider Beacon Counselling Trust (BCT) have been awarded Silver under the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme for demonstrating our support to Defence and the wider Armed Forces community. BCT is one of forty-seven organisations from across the Northwest of England to have been awarded Silver, in 2024.

Awards

Honours List Recognition

Very proud of Nicola, from Beacon Counselling Trust, who has been named in the Honours list. Nicola does outstanding work with families affected by gambling related harm, especially families in the military.

Magazines

Quest Magazine

Jamie Higgins, RCA Trust, speaks about the Battling the Odds programme in June's issue of Quest Magazine.

Working to reduce the stigma of gambling harms across the armed forces community and in doing so promote a culture that encourages access to appropriate specialist support.