Cheryl Williams is the head of service for Gambling Harms at Adferiad, where she leads strategic and operational efforts to support people affected by gambling-related harm. With a background in mental health, substance misuse and addiction services, Cheryl has dedicated her career to working with some of the most vulnerable and marginalised populations in Wales.

She is passionate about person-centred recovery and champions a holistic approach that addresses the complex interplay between gambling, mental health, and substance use. She has a BA from Bangor University in Psychosocial Studies (substance use).

Cheryl is a vocal advocate for the expansion of high-quality, trauma-informed rehabilitation services and works tirelessly to ensure that support is accessible, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of diverse communities.

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Current Themes on Gambling Harms

This is an in-depth exploration of the current UK landscape in terms of gambling harms, treatment available and latest developments in care.

Learning objectives:
At the end of this presentation, delegates will be able to…

• Discuss the issues facing society as a result of gambling harms
• Cite the statistics around gambling and alcohol dependency, and the role of cross-addiction
• Describe the approach taken by the sector in terms of tackling this issue
• Explain the treatment available to vulnerable people dealing with gambling disorder and other complex co-morbidities.