As GambleAware continues to increase its focus on the lived experience, Nicolas Jaques has joined the charity.
Jaques joins the group as the new chair of its Lived Experience Council (LEC), underlining the LEC has an ‘integral part’ in informing, developing and monitoring its plans.
The program includes a variety of people whose lives have been impacted by gambling harm, including affected others.
GambleAware also detailed that the LEC is strengthening its commitment to ensure its work is collaborative and best placed to support the communities most in need.
Jaques stated: “It’s a privilege to have the opportunity to lead GambleAware’s Lived Experience Council.
“I am proud to be part of the ongoing fight against gambling harm with GambleAware and exceptionally grateful to help guide plans for the charity which has helped improve the lives of families like mine.”
The group also appointed its first person from Wales, as Robert Parker joined the LEC to share and use his personal journey of gambling harms to provide hope to others.
“I am delighted to join GambleAware’s Lived Experience Council to help increase the understanding of gambling harms amongst professionals and decision makers across Wales,” Parker said.
“I want to highlight the fantastic work of the GambleAware commissioned National Gambling Support Network and be an advocate of the fantastic work carried out by GambleAware and the regional treatment providers.”
