GamCare

12/10/2026

The addiction and gambling-related harm landscape is changing.

If an activity is affecting your finances, wellbeing or relationships, it can be harmful whether it’s legally defined as gambling or not.

When products such as trading, investing and online shopping have high-risk design features, they can potentially cause harm.

Read and share more insights into gambling-related harm in Signals: https://www.gamcare.org.uk/quarterly-insights/

07/10/2026

Your voice matters.

Join GamCare's Affected Others Voice Group and help shape support for people affected by someone else's gambling.

When someone gambles, it can affect the people around them too. We want support to work for everyone. That's why we need to hear from people with different experiences and backgrounds.

We'd especially like to hear from:
-LGBTQIA+ people
-Men
-Young people aged 18-25
-Neurodiverse people
-People from ethnic minority communities

Join us and help shape support: https://ow.ly/mhug50ZU1r2

06/10/2026

Talking to someone about their gambling can be difficult. Save these tips for when you start the conversation.

Supporting a loved one can be challenging, so it’s important to take care of yourself too. We’re here to support anyone affected by someone else’s gambling too. 💜💜

05/10/2026

Real words from a mum who needed support and advice because of her sons gambling.

We’re here for friends and family too. And the right time to reach out is now. Watching someone you love be harmed by gambling is tough and we’re here to help you through it. 💜

Way Forward is our online support group for women affected by someone else’s gambling. It’s a safe space for you to share experiences and connect with others who get it.

Interested in joining? 👇

If you live in Wales or Northern Ireland please email: [email protected]

If you live in England or Scotland call our Helpline to sign up 0808 8020 133.

Geiriau go iawn gan fam oedd angen cefnogaeth a chyngor oherwydd gamblo ei meibion..

Rydym yma i ffrindiau a theulu hefyd. Mae gwylio rhywun rydych chi'n ei garu yn cael ei niweidio gan gamblo yn anodd ac rydym yma i'ch helpu chi drwyddo.

Way Foward yw ein grŵp cymorth ar-lein i fenywod sy'n cael eu heffeithio gan gamblo rhywun arall. Mae'n lle diogel i chi rannu profiadau a chysylltu ag eraill sy'n ei gael.

 diddordeb mewn ymuno? Os ydych chi'n byw yng Nghymru neu Ogledd Iwerddon anfonwch e-bost at: [email protected]

Os ydych chi'n byw yn Lloegr neu'r Alban Ffoniwch ein Llinell Gymorth i gofrestru 0808 8020 133

29/09/2026

How lovely is this? 💜

We asked our social community what they’d say to someone being harmed by gambling? Here’s what they shared.

What would you say to someone being harmed by their gambling habits? 👇

28/09/2026

One of our National Gambling Helpline Advisers shares what happens when someone reaches out for support and why speaking to a real person can be a lifeline.

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.

24/09/2026

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 without judgement.

You can contact the helpline on live chat and WhatsApp if calling isn’t convenient.

22/09/2026

Do you support women at work? Understanding women’s experience of gambling harms (whether it's their own or impacts from someone else) 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 and the impact it had on her life.

Sign up here: https://ow.ly/N9yP50ZP2vJ

21/09/2026

If you’re facing financial difficulties because of your own or someone else’s gambling, we can help you get your finances under control.

Get 121 support with your budgeting and money through our Money Guidance service.

Speak to an adviser on our National Gambling Helpline and they’ll find you the support you need.

18/09/2026

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 0808 8020 133, or message us on WhatsApp:

The National Gambling Helpline provides confidential information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling.