Getting help
If gambling has stopped feeling like a choice, these services are free, confidential and independent of any operator. You do not need a diagnosis, a plan or a crisis to contact them.
If you need to stop today
- Call the National Gambling Helpline free on 0808 8020 133, any time
- Register with GAMSTOP to block every Great Britain-licensed online operator at once
- Turn on your bank's gambling block in your banking app
- Take a time-out or self-exclude with each operator you hold an account with
Longer-term support
GamCare coordinates the National Gambling Support Network, which provides free treatment and counselling across Great Britain. The NHS also runs specialist gambling clinics, and your GP can refer you.
Support is available for family members and friends too, which is often the part people do not realise they can ask for.
Responsible gambling
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BeGambleAware
Free, confidential advice and support for anyone affected by gambling.
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GamCare
The National Gambling Support Network — helpline, live chat and treatment.
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GAMSTOP
Free self-exclusion covering every online operator licensed in Great Britain.
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National Gambling Helpline — 0808 8020 133
Open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
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Gamblers Anonymous GB
Peer support meetings across the UK, in person and online.
Frequently asked questions
Will contacting support affect my credit file?
No. Support services are confidential and are not credit-reference agencies.
Can family members get help?
Yes. GamCare and the National Gambling Helpline both support affected others, not only the person gambling.