Gambling Harms
Gambling is a common feature for many people in the UK, with up to half of adults estimated to gamble each year. The most popular form of gambling is lotteries, and the most common reason for gambling includes the chance to win big money.
Gambling can include betting, playing bingo, slot machines, fixed-odds betting terminals, and lotteries. Most gambling activities can take place in person or online.
However, gambling has the potential to harm any one, at any time.
Gambling harms can be varied and may include financial harms and relationship harms. Gambling can also impact mental and physical health, employment and education, criminal activity and anti-social behaviour.
Gambling harms often extend beyond the person that gambles. 1 in 12 people are either directly or indirectly currently experiencing gambling harms, this may include family members, children, friends or colleagues.
You or someone you know may be experiencing a number of these harms.
Support is available for anyone who is affected by gambling.
Local support
Are you worried about the effect gambling might be having on you or the people around you? You are not alone, it’s not your fault, and support is available locally in Doncaster.
NHS Northern Gambling Service
A warm and friendly non-judgemental team await, that are well trained and knowledgeable to help.
The only criteria for referral is that you are concerned about gambling and experiencing some harm. This can include support for family members or friends that may be affected by someone elses gambling.
You can call on 0300 300 1490 or email at email referral.ngs@nhs.net
For more information, visit Home - NHS Northern Gambling Service
Gamblers Anonymous
Gamblers Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others do the same.
For support without a referral, Gamblers Anonymous meet 7-9pm every Tuesday at Jubilee Hall, Our Lady of Perpetual Help R C Church, Bentley, Doncaster, DN5 0AT
You can call on 07498 320 707 or email at doncaster@gamblersanonymous.org.uk
For more information, visit the Gamblers Anonymous website
NECA
NECA, in partnership with GambleAware provide a range of free support in Doncaster for anyone negatively affected by gambling harms directly or indirectly.
You can call 01423 740 723 or email at gambling.yorkshire-humber@neca.co.uk
For more information, visit NECA Gambling – Yorkshire & Humber – Neca
National Support and Information
Chapter One
Gambling Understood
Gam-Anon
Support to block access
We know that blocking access to gambling companies can also support people who are experiencing gambling harms, there are a few websites that you can use:
Gamstop
Gamban