Gambling
Do you have concerns about gambling?
The GPs at this practice are trained to listen without judgement and can provide you with support and details on how to access treatment.
Speak to any of our staff for more information or call the National Gambling Helpline for free, confidential and personalised support on 0808 8020 133
Patients suffering gambling related harms need recognition they are experiencing a mental health disorder to ensure individuals access the help they need in a timely manner.
Resources
The Primary Care Gambling Service
This service provides a direct route to holistic care from a multidisciplinary team of GPs, mental health nurses, peer support workers, therapists and a consultant psychiatrist.
The National Gambling Support Network provides free, confidential and personalised support for anyone who’s experiencing problems from gambling. If you’re worried about your own or someone else’s gambling, this service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Call 0300 0300 111
www.primarycaregamblingservice.co.uk
National Gambling Helpline – Out of hours
This resource is available throughout Great Britain on the phone (0808 8020 133) or by online chat in England, Scotland and Wales.
https://www.gamcare.org.uk/get-support/talk-to-us-now
Other Charities and support groups:
GamLearn – the Gambling Lived Experience and Recovery Network service
Gamblers Anonymous – a local support group service that uses the 12-step approach to recovery
Citizens Advice Bureau – a charity that can advise you on a range of issues, including finances prevent children and young people from experiencing gaming and gambling harms through awareness raising,
If another person’s gambling is affecting you, support is available from:
- GamAnon: local support groups
- GamFam: a lived experience support network
- Six to Ten project: support and information
