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Equality Network delivers: LGBT+ awareness session

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This LGBT+ awareness session broadly explores LGBT+ terminology and definitions, social attitudes and experiences of discrimination faced by LGBT+ people, followed by LGBT+ equality and inclusion good practice.

The session is delivered as a mixture of PowerPoint presentations, short films and group discussions together with a Q&A.

It is intended to help people gain a greater level of understanding and confidence and be less afraid of getting things wrong when interacting with or supporting LGBT+ people.

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Equality Network delivers: LGBT+ awareness session

Date: 24th April 2024

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Location: NASMA Website

Facilitated by: Equality Network

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Join the Equality Network as they takes you through this LGBT+ awareness session to give you a better understanding when supporting LGBT+ people.

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DATE: 10/04/24 Nasma Members Only
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Gaming and Gambling within the LGBTQ+ Community

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Gaming and Gambling within the LGBTQ+ Community

Date: 10th April 2024
Time: 14:00 - 15:00
Location: NASMA Website
Facilitated by: YGAM

This one-hour session will give professionals an overview of some new research which looks at the influences on gaming and gambling harms within LGBTQ+ communities. It will also draw upon findings from Public Health England and include research undertaken by Dr Reece Bush-Evans of Bournemouth University.

By the end of the session, you will:

- Know what is meant by gambling and gambling harm.
- Understand why LGBTQ+ people might game/gamble.
- Understand why LGBTQ+ people are at higher risk of experiencing gambling harm.
- Recognise the relationship between gaming/gambling, mental health, and LGBTQ+ life stressors.
- Know where to access available treatment and support.

Topics covered include:

- Gaming/Gambling harms.
- Research from Bournemouth University.
- Mental health and life stressors within the LGBTQ+ community.
- Influences and advertisement.
- Where to find help/support.