If you are considering speaking to someone, it is likely you have concerns for either yourself or someone you know. Please don’t ignore your instinct, a conversation is a great place to start.
We have many ways you can access support via our website, including lists of support services and self-help guidance.
We encourage you to read through this, but we're always here if you need to talk.
GamCare is the leading UK provider of free information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling harms. They offer a free helpline that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also live chat to one of their advisors via their website.
If not carefully managed, gambling can impact an individual and those around them in many ways – it’s not only about losing money. The impacts can be on mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing, relationship breakdown, employment issues, in fact almost every area of a person’s life may be affected.
If you are concerned that you or someone you care about has a problem with gambling there is a lot of help available. Our support services page has useful links and phone numbers to get the support you need.
Our services, an integral part of the National Gambling Support Network (NGSN) are here to help you. No matter your situation harms from gambling can be overcome. We stand by your side.