Thank you for visiting the Playing Safe Website. It is currently undergoing some redevelopment and will be back up and running shortly.
For information on SENSE, the UK’s voluntary self-exclusion scheme for land-based casinos, please visit:
http://www.nationalcasinoforum.co.uk/voluntary-self-exclusion-sense/
For information on how to self-exclude from other forms of gambling please visit:
http://optintoselfexclude.info/home/
If you are looking for support or advice on issues related to gambling, below is a list of relevant organisations that may be able to help
NATIONAL GAMBLING HELPLINE
Provides confidential advice, information and emotional support to anyone experiencing problems with gambling.
Freephone
0808 8020 133
Visit
BeGambleAware
GAMCARE
Get confidential online support and free counselling from the UK’s leading provider of support and advice for gambling.
Visit
gamcare.org.uk
BIGDEAL
This service aimed particularly at young people helps you get support relating to gambling either for yourself or someone you care about.
Visit
bigdeal.org.uk
GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS
Get online support from people going through the same thing as you.
Visit
gamblersanonymous.org.uk
GAMBLING THERAPY
You can contact Gambling Therapy for advice and support even if you’re outside the UK.
Visit
gamblingtherapy.org
THE GORDON MOODY ASSOCIATION
Residential treatment programme for problem gamblers with centres in Dudley and Beckenham.
Call 01384 241292
Visit
gordonmoody.org.uk
NATIONAL DEBTLINE
Get free, impartial and confidential advice on dealing with debt by phone or online.
Call 0808 808 4000
nationaldebtline.co.uk
CNWL NATIONAL PROBLEM GAMBLING CLINIC
Treatment for problem gamblers living in England and Wales aged 16 and over. Service includes short-term treatment of co-existing mental health conditions.
Call 020 7381 7722
Visit
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/services/addictions-and-substance-misuse-services/national-problem-gambling-clinic/
gambling.cnwl@nhs.net
GAMBLING COMMISSION
All licensed gambling in the UK is regulated by the Gambling Commission.
www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk
If you wish to contact us, email
info@playingsafe.org.uk, or contact us by post at
Playing Safe
Carlyle House
235-237 Vauxhall Bridge Road
London SW1V 4AU
Playing Safe is an independent organisation, comprised of academics and industry experts, which researches, recommends and evaluates responsible gambling projects and programmes in the casino sector.
