Thought

Susan has been in temporary accommodation for five monthsShe likes to go to her local bookies once a week to put on a football coupon. She likes doing it because it reminds her of the good times spent with her dad when she was youngerShe only ever puts on the one coupon and never goes over the money limit that she has set herselfShe is quite open about her gambling and is happy to speak about itWhile at the pub she will talk about who she has on her coupon with her pals. 

What do you think the potential harms for Susan are?

How would you open up the discussion around gambling with Susan?

How could you encourage Susan to engage differently with her social group?

What support services or resources, if any, would you suggest for Susan?