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Info, treatment & support for anyone affected by gambling harm. Page monitored during office hours. We run the 24-hour National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133

United Kingdom
Joined February 2010
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Gambling harm doesn't always look how you'd expect. And it doesn't always start with gambling products.
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29 years ago, you might’ve found GamCare’s National Gambling Helpline in the Yellow Pages. Today, things are a bit different. But our mission remains the same. We’re here for you. Whenever you’re ready to talk, we’re here to listen. #GamblingHarm #GamblingHelpline
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@nonsenselondon - thank you for collaborating with us on our new brand film!
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This is Sean and this is his story.👇 If, like Sean, you’re based in a remote part of Scotland, we can help you access the treatment and support you need. Contact GamCare's National Gambling Helpline to find out more. 💜
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Join the GamCare team behind the scenes at the SNP Conference. Lucinda, from our external affairs team, and Lorraine, from our frontline services, met politicians and mental health organisations to raise awareness of gambling-related harm and the support available.
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Last week the GamCare team were at the Conservative Party Conference meeting with the Shadow Gambling Minister, Louie French. Next stop, Scottish National Party Conference.
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When someone is experiencing gambling harm, knowing where to get support matters. That's why conversations with MPs are important. It was great to meet with Labour MP, Amanda Hack to raise awareness of gambling harm and the support available to constituents. @Hack4Labour
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People experiencing gambling-related harm deserve support that meets their needs and effective policies can make a difference. That’s why we’ve been at Labour Conference, speaking with politicians to raise awareness of gambling-related harm. #LabourPartyConference
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If an activity is affecting your finances, wellbeing or relationships, it can be harmful whether it’s legally defined as gambling or not. Read and share more insights into gambling-related harm in Signals: ow.ly/vsz250ZWbyp
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Sometimes it’s hard to know who to turn to. That’s why our helpline advisers are available 24/7 on WhatsApp and over the phone, ready to talk whenever you are.
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Many people tell us they nearly didn’t reach out for help because they felt their gambling wasn’t serious enough. The truth is, if it’s worrying you or feeling out of control, it’s worth talking about. Our experienced helpline advisers are here 24/7 to listen.
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Do you support women at work? Understanding women’s experience of gambling harms can help your team better support the women you work with. Join our free, CPD-accredited webinar and hear Nikki’s experience of gambling harm. Sign up here: ow.ly/5vVJ50ZP2zB
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If you’re facing financial difficulties because of your own or someone else’s gambling, we can help. Get 121 support with your budgeting and money through our Money Guidance service. To find out more, speak to an adviser on our National Gambling Helpline.
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GamCare’s live chat is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you're worried about your own gambling or someone else’s, you can talk to an adviser, call the National Gambling Helpline free on 08088020133, or message us on WhatsApp: gamcare.org.uk/get-support/t…
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Edition 1, The 'gamification of everything', looks at what this means for prevention, consumer protection and the people we support. It is a call to recognise harm wherever it appears.
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Read Edition 1 and sign up for future editions: articles.gamcare.org.uk
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Come with George and Lucinda to a political party conference.👇 We’ll be at all the major party conferences this year to raise awareness of gambling harms and the support available. Next stop, Labour conference.
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