Gambling Support
Do you feel worried or affected by your own gambling or the gambling of a loved one?
Please know that there is help and support available
Time Out is a Nottingham based gambling harm project and as a result of our work, we hope to raise awareness, reduce the associated stigma and start the conversation about addiction and harmful gambling.
For useful resources around accessing support, debt and finances, self-help and recovery, please visit the Time Out page or email rebeccajones@doubleimpact.org.uk
If you or someone you know is showing signs of a gambling addiction, or is in a crisis situation, please speak directly to a trained advisor via:
Phone: The 24/7 National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133
Live Chat: www.gamcare.org.uk
What is gambling?
The Gambling Act (2005) defines gambling as betting, gaming, or participating in a lottery. This can include but is not limited to arcades, betting online, at an event or high street bookmakers, bingo, casino, lotteries, and gaming machines.
Gambling can lead to problems for some individuals and their families, and can affect many areas of your life. If you are unsure whether you are gambling safely – try this self-assessment tool from GamCare.
How can gambling affect you?
Finances
- Spending more than you want to on gambling
- Struggling to find the money for bills
- Taking out loans to cover gambling debts
Mental Health
- Extreme emotions or mood swings
- Feeling that gambling is the only thing you enjoy, to the exclusion of other things
- Using gambling as a way to deal with other problems or emotions in your life
Relationships
- Arguing more with your partner or family, especially about money
- Being preoccupied with gambling and finding it difficult to focus on other things
- Lying to friends and family about losses
Isolation
- Spending less time with people and more time gambling
- Losing interest in personal relationships, career, or hobbies
- Feeling like there is no way back.
Where can i find help?
