Responsible gambling
Free, confidential gambling support in United Kingdom: helplines, self-exclusion and practical tips.
Gambling can be addictive. Only play with money you can afford to lose, set time and money limits before you start, and reach out early if it stops being fun.
Free, confidential help — United Kingdom
- National Gambling Helpline (run by GamCare, 24/7) · 0808 8020 133
Free information, support and counselling, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Source: www.nhs.uk - BeGambleAware (GambleAware)
Free advice, self-assessment and the National Gambling Support Network (Great Britain residents).
Source: www.begambleaware.org - NHS — help for problems with gambling
NHS gambling treatment clinics accept self-referrals.
Source: www.nhs.uk
Self-exclusion
- GAMSTOP — free online self-exclusion
Blocks you from UKGC-licensed gambling websites and apps for 6 months, 1 year or 5 years. It does not cover unlicensed offshore sites.
Source: www.nhs.uk
Warning signs
- You play for longer or with more money than planned.
- You try to win back losses.
- You hide your gambling from others.
- You borrow money to gamble.
Contact details last checked on 29 October 2026. 18+