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Tools and support

We have a range of self-help tools for you to use. These can help you reduce the harm experienced by gambling. We can also direct you to the best support, including support providers in your area.

Self-help tools

Gambling harms self-assessment

Our short assessment can show you how gambling might be affecting you, or someone you care about. It will give you tailored advice and support on how to stop gambling and how to help others.

Start the self-assessment

Gambling spend calculator

Our spend calculator gives you a better understanding of how much time and money you spend on gambling. The results are based on the Lower-Risk Gambling Guidelines and offer tailored support to help reduce your risk of gambling harm.

Use our spend calculator

Gambling blocking and self‑exclusion

If you or someone you know is struggling to stay in control of gambling online, gambling blocking software or self-exclusion might help. There are many ways you can block or limit your gambling to help yourself feel more in control.

Find out about self-exclusion

Limiting gambling ads online

If you're trying to quit gambling, the amount of gambling advertising you see could make it more difficult. There are several ways you can limit the gambling ads you see online.

Limit online gambling ads

Friends and family check-in

Is someone's gambling affecting you? This short quiz can help you understand how, and guide you to advice and support that feels right for you.

Get tailored advice

Find the right support

Support in your area

No matter how you’re feeling, our service finder can help you find free, confidential support for you or someone else affected by gambling harms.

Find support in your area

Get help now

If you live in Great Britain, you can use a free, confidential helpline to get advice, support and guidance on your gambling or someone else's.

Speak to someone now

NHS gambling support

The NHS offers help and support for gambling in England. Find out more about their specialist gambling treatment clinics, what’s offered and how to self-refer.

Find out more about NHS advice and support

Referring a patient into gambling support services

As a healthcare professional, if you have a patient or client who is struggling with their gambling, we can help you refer them to specialist support.

Find out about referring a patient

Resources for professionals

Our resources help professionals better understand gambling related harms. They include guidance on how to have stigma-free conversations and where to signpost people for support if they are experiencing gambling harms. 

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