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Gambling Help and Support

If you are worried about your gambling or want to help someone who is gambling, the following organisations are there to help and support you.

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What is this service?

GambleAware 

GambleAware is a free gambling support service that is entirely confidential with phone lines open 24 hours, 7 days a week. 

They can help you with:

  • Specific advice and information around how to tackle problems with gambling 

  • Gambling Blocking Software

  • Be Gamble Aware - Self-Assessment

  • Direct you to local groups and counselling services to support you further

  • Advice on budgeting and controlling spending 

  • Live Chat Function available 24/7

GamCare

GamCare offers a variety of support services including a free national gambling helpline, an online chat forum, and a recovery toolkit. 

You can use GamCare’s Self-Assessment Tool to see how gambling is affecting your life and receive some guidance on how to manage this. 

Worried about your debts?

Citizens Advice Kingston can help you to manage your debts, budget and make a payment plan to pay off your debts. See their page for more information:

https://connectedkingston.uk/services/debt-management

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