Gambling harm support

National gambling harm support services

If you’d like support to help reduce the harm gambling is causing you contact these support services below.

Gambling harm support services Types of services offered Contact details
NHS East of England Gambling Service

Whether you are affected by your own gambling or someone else's, you are welcome to come and talk to us.

NHS East of England Gambling Service will offer support to individuals and families experiencing the negative impact of gambling.

Phone: 01908 724287

Email: cnwl.eofegambling@nhs.net

GamCare (Also run the National Gambling Helpline)

GamCare provide structured support for anyone who is; 

  • harmed by gambling,
  • create awareness about safer gambling and treatment,
  • encourage an effective approach to safer gambling within the gambling industry.

Opening Hours: 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Phone: 0808 8020 133

GAMSTOP

GAMSTOP helps you control your online gambling.

Once registered you will be prevented from using gambling websites and apps run by companies licensed in Great Britain, for a period of your choosing.

To create a GAMSTOP account click here

Multi Operator Self Exclusion Scheme (MOSES)

MOSES can help you make a commitment to stay away from betting shops.

Self-exclusion is a process whereby you can ask a gambling operator to exclude you from gambling with them for a set length of time.

Phone: 0800 294 2060

Email: help@self-exclusion.co.uk

In-Person: Enter your local betting shop and speak to a representative who could sign you up for the scheme.

GAMFAM

If you are being affected by someone gambling.

Contact GAMFAM they have trained professionals to offer advice and support to the person gambling and their wider network who are effected by their gambling.

Contact GAMFAM by visiting their website and selecting their Contact Us Button.

If gambling harm is negatively affecting your mental health or you are using drugs or alcohol to cope. Visit our mental health support or substance misuse page for further help for these issues.