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Rob Davies @byrobdavies.bsky.social · 2d

Exc: High street slot machine shops pay bonuses linked to how much gamblers lose.

www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

High street slot machine shops pay staff bonuses linked to how much gamblers lose

Exclusive: MPs and campaigners condemn ‘appalling’ reward scheme for Merkur venue managers

www.theguardian.com

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Dr Fabiola Creed @fabiolacreed.bsky.social · 4d

📙 Bluesky is the only platform where I haven’t circulated my book, as I’d recently joined and was waiting for the physical copy. So here it is (last book post, I promise) 📙

☀️ Sunbed in Britain: Tanning Culture from Fad to Fear is free to download via: dx.doi.org/10.5040/9781...

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Heather Wardle @shwardle.bsky.social · 1d

Brilliant opportunity to hear the amazing Dan O’Neil talk on the history of sports sponsorship by addictive commodities. @kthabitproject.bsky.social

Dan O'Neill @d-oneill.bsky.social · 2d

I'll be presenting at @silverstonemuseum.bsky.social on Saturday 18 October as part of their annual research forum. Hear me talk about the history of tobacco sponsorship in Formula One and the challenges this posed for public health. Info and tickets here: www.silverstonemuseum.co.uk/whats-on/eve...

Silverstone Museum Research Forum: 75 Years of Formula 1

Join Silverstone Museum’s Research Forum celebrating 75 years of Formula 1, featuring expert talks, museum exhibition access, and refreshments.

www.silverstonemuseum.co.uk

Heather Wardle @shwardle.bsky.social · 10d

Gambling Survey for Great Britain 2024 report now live! Findings
include associations between in-play betting & gambling harms; socio-economic disparities btw weekly gamblers. Data in UK Data archive soon! www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/statistics-a...

@uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgussp.bsky.social

Investigating the relationship between reasons for gambling and different gambling activities  

www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk

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Heather Wardle @shwardle.bsky.social · 10d

Hey Martin, it was great to meet you and all the other fantastic members of the advisory board. We’re really excited about this project. @profannagreenwood.bsky.social @alexmold.bsky.social @d-oneill.bsky.social @fabiolacreed.bsky.social @milkwknives.bsky.social

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Heather Wardle @shwardle.bsky.social · 25d

Delighted to share our latest analysis looking at which gambling products are most associated with harms. Analysis from 2 different surveys finds pretty consistent relationships for online casino/slots an EGMs. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Gambling products, gambling problems and gambling involvement: comparative analysis from two cross-sectional surveys, the Gambling Survey for Great Britain and the Health Survey for England series

Different gambling formats are associated with varying rates of gambling harms. Some studies have suggested that this relationship is driven by wider …

www.sciencedirect.com

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Addiction journal @addictionjournal.bsky.social · 26d

Exploring the impact on emotional wellbeing of having a spouse or cohabiting partner with elevated Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) scores: Secondary analysis of cross-sectional health survey data buff.ly/IPZyUGS @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @shwardle.bsky.social

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Heather Wardle @shwardle.bsky.social · Sep 5

It was an honour to support the launch of Blackburn with Darwen's gambling harms needs assessment yesterday: theshuttle.org.uk/council-comm.... So much amazing, innovative work being led by councils and third sector. @uofgsps.bsky.social @sarg-scharr.bsky.social

Council commits to take a more proactive approach to support people at risk of gambling harm

The support offered to people at risk of gambling getting out of control is set to improve following the adoption of a new Gambling Harm Needs Assessment. Blackburn with Darwen Council has worked w…

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Policy Research Unit in Addictions @nihr-pruaddictions.bsky.social · Sep 3

🆕Research from @uofglasgow.bsky.social shows gambling-related harms affect not only individuals but also their partners’ emotional wellbeing.
Find out more: tinyurl.com/4xybkamk
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Exploring the impact on emotional wellbeing of having a spouse or cohabiting partner with elevated Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) scores: Secondary analysis of cross‐sectional health survey data

Background/Aims To conduct an exploratory analysis of the association between the mental health and emotional wellbeing of an individual and the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) scores of thei...

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Sociological and Cultural Studies, University of Glasgow @uofgsociology.bsky.social · Jul 29

Sharing here a call for papers from @kthabitproject.bsky.social in relation to forthcoming conference exploring the longer history of corporate influence on our health and on health related policies. @shwardle.bsky.social @fabiolacreed.bsky.social

Kicking the Habit @kthabitproject.bsky.social · Jul 25

CfP: Excited to announce our first workshop, exploring histories of Commercial Determinants of Health. Workshop to be held at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine on 15 April 2026. Please circulate widely/consider submitting an abstract by 13 October 2025.

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Kicking the Habit @kthabitproject.bsky.social · Jul 25

CfP: Excited to announce our first workshop, exploring histories of Commercial Determinants of Health. Workshop to be held at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine on 15 April 2026. Please circulate widely/consider submitting an abstract by 13 October 2025.

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Dr McInnes’s Monster @drbeard79.bsky.social · Jul 13

I love chairing panels at academic conferences and I Have Thoughts about it!

I think it’s a really important service role AND you can create the conditions for everyone in the panel to have a good time AND it can be fun!

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The King's Fund @thekingsfund.bsky.social · Jul 5

The 10 Year Health Plan includes a significant number of proposals - from ‘golden handcuffs’ for newly qualified dentists to a shift in the pattern of health care spending. But what does this mean for the NHS's future? Read our analysis to find out.

www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...

Truly Fit For The Future? The 10 Year Health Plan Explained | The King's Fund

What impact will 'Fit for the Future: The 10 Year Health Plan for England' have for people, patients, staff and the health and care system? We analyse the key areas of the government's plan.

www.kingsfund.org.uk

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Institute of Alcohol Studies @ias.org.uk · Jun 27

Why is youth drinking in decline?

Listen to our latest podcast to hear why it's more than any one cause, and needs to be understood from a broader sociological position of generational change.
Ft. @jholmessheff.bsky.social and @amypennay.bsky.social

Listen here: www.ias.org.uk/podcast/why-...

Why are young people drinking less? - Institute of Alcohol Studies

On this month’s podcast we spoke to Professor John Holmes, University of Sheffield, and Amy Pennay, La Trobe University, about their new book: Young People, Alcohol, and Risk: A Culture of Caution. W...

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Heather Wardle @shwardle.bsky.social · Jun 24

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Policy Research Unit in Addictions @nihr-pruaddictions.bsky.social · Jun 23

Also at #ISSDP25, Martine Skumlien also presented an abstract on a randomised control trial protocol focused on the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of online training in opioid overdose management and provision of take-home naloxone #Drugpolicy ‪@issdrugpolicy.bsky.social

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Policy Research Unit in Addictions @nihr-pruaddictions.bsky.social · Jun 23

Kat Petrilli presented an abstract on a systematic review of the effectiveness of training in opioid overdose management and naloxone administration at #ISSDP25 #Drugpolicy

@issdrugpolicy.bsky.social

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Policy Research Unit in Addictions @nihr-pruaddictions.bsky.social · Jun 23

Ellen McGrane spoke at #KBS2025 in Glasgow on modelling alcohol dependence. Read more in the below post from @sarg-scharr.bsky.social:

SARG - SCHARR @sarg-scharr.bsky.social · Jun 10

SARG colleagues are in action again this afternoon at #KBS2025 At 2pm Ellen McGrane and Damon Morris will be talking about modelling alcohol dependence, and the Sheffield Tobacco and Alcohol Policy Model. Modelling underpins a lot of the work we do here in SARG - find out more 👇

Modelling - Sheffield Addictions Research Group

The Sheffield Addictions Research Group uses computer modelling and simulation to evaluate policies, predict behaviour and identify trends.

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Policy Research Unit in Addictions @nihr-pruaddictions.bsky.social · Jun 23

It’s been a busy month for our researchers! First up, Sarah Tipping gave a talk at #CAGR2025 on the association between lower levels of gambling harms and emotional wellbeing:

@shwardle.bsky.social @cagrconference.bsky.social

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Heather Wardle @shwardle.bsky.social · Jun 22

Thanks Filip, we had a brilliant time bringing everyone together…roll on Helsinki! @cagrconference.bsky.social

Filip Kovařík @filipkovarik.bsky.social · Jun 18

The @cagrconference.bsky.social at the @uofgsps.bsky.social is over and I must say - it was brilliant in every aspect! 👏

Thank you to the organisers for a perfectly arranged event and to all participants for the inspiring discussions! ✅

Looking forward to next year already! 🇫🇮

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Heather Wardle @shwardle.bsky.social · Jun 19

For anyone wondering if @cagrconference.bsky.social in Glasgow had a theme this year, the final slide from Tunde Adebisi could not have summarised it better… @uofgsociology.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social @chris-bunn.bsky.social

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CAGRconference @cagrconference.bsky.social · Jun 17

Keynote from @virvemarionneau.bsky.social 'The corporate playbook and shaping the gambling evidence base'

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SARG - SCHARR @sarg-scharr.bsky.social · Jun 17

SARG Research Associate Esther Moore is presenting today at the @cagrconference.bsky.social. She'll be discussing her PhD work on 'The association between gambling frequency and risk of harm: analysis using English and Scottish Health Survey Data'. Find out more about her research on our website 👇

PhD research - Sheffield Addictions Research Group

Details of all PhD projects currently being undertaken by students within the Sheffield Addictions Research Group.

sarg-sheffield.ac.uk

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Heather Wardle @shwardle.bsky.social · Jun 19

Thanks to everyone who travelled to Glasgow. It was a brilliant conference, and remember - make the connection; maintain the connection!

See everyone in Helsinki!

CAGRconference @cagrconference.bsky.social · Jun 17

And so CAGR25 comes to an end. Thank you to all speakers, delegates, and everyone involved who work so hard to make a conference happen, and run smoothly.

Superb work from all the Glasgow team (and those missing from photo).

Safe travels home everyone.

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Heather Wardle @shwardle.bsky.social · Jun 15

Glad you were able to combine with a catch up! See you tomorrow!