Support reviewed NHS specialist treatment
A national network of NHS specialist clinics treating gambling harm, including provision for young people and for people with complex co-occurring needs.
Our verdict Essential where gambling sits alongside another mental-health condition.
Anyone whose gambling coexists with depression, psychosis, bipolar disorder or substance use.
Geographic coverage has expanded quickly but is still uneven, and waiting lists in some regions are long.
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Helpline & structured treatment
“The correct first call for almost everyone in the UK.”
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“The single highest-value thirty minutes in early recovery.”
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“Unmatched for frequency and continuity — and it costs nothing.”
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We will ask what has been happening and tell you honestly whether we are the right service for you. If we are not, we will tell you exactly where to go instead — We reply to every enquiry within one working day.
Prefer to stay anonymous? The National Gambling Helpline is free on 0808 8020 133, 24 hours a day.