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Football Advisers recognises that for a small minority of people gambling can become an addictive behaviour which can lead to a range of problems for individuals and their families, although we do not provide Gambling facilities on our site, we thought we'd provide this information to our visitors. We support responsible gambling, as part of our commitment to the community we can offer our clients a "Self Ban" facility. All you need to do is submit your details via the Customer Service page and tell us how long to suspend you for, this can be 3, 6 or 12 months. During this time you cannot resubscribe to our service.
| If you or someone you know has been affected by gambling you can contact Gamcare on 0845 600 0133 or by visiting www.gamcare.org.uk. |
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Help and support is available for people who experience problems with gambling and for their relatives and friends.
Listed below are some of the organisations and services available in the UK:
| Organisation | Description |
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| Citizens Advice | Helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free information and advice from nearly 3,400 locations, and by influencing policymakers. |
| Count Me Out | A not for profit social enterprise whose aim is to help vulnerable children and adults who are addicted to, harmed or exploited by gambling by promoting self-exclusion and social responsibility. |
| GamAid | An online help service for those affected by problem gambling. This service provides links to sources of available help and allows users to email counsellors or chat with them online about their own problems or the problems of friends and relatives. |
| Gam-Anon National helpline number: 08700 508880 |
Support to those affected by another person's gambling. A fellowship of men and women who are husbands, wives, relatives or close friends who have been affected by problem gambling. |
| Gamblers Anonymous National helpline number: 02073 843040 |
A fellowship of men and women who have joined together to do something about their own gambling problem and to help other compulsive gamblers do the same. |
| Gambleaware.co.uk | A website that gives advice on gambling responsibly. Responsible gambling means making choices based on all the facts, and staying in control of how much time and money you spend. |
| Gamblock | Gamblock helps prevent gambling sites running on your PC. Once downloaded, users will be directed to the GamBlock website when trying to access a gambling website. The GamBlock website also provides advice to people who have problems controlling their gambling. |
| GamCare National helpline number: 08456 000133 |
A registered charity that takes a non-judgemental approach on gambling, and a leading authority on the provision of information, advice and practical help in addressing the social impact of gambling. |
| Gordon House Association Telephone number: 01384 241292 |
Provides residential treatment for severely addicted gamblers, as well as providing outreach support and internet counselling service. |
| NCH Children’s Charity (previously the National Children's Home) | Helps children achieve their full potential, through services that support some of the most vulnerable and excluded children in the UK. |
| National Debtline National helpline number: 08088 084000 |
Provides free confidential and independent advice on how to deal with debt problems. |
| Samaritans UK helpline number: 08457 909090 |
Samaritans is available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide. |
| Telephone Helplines Association | Recognised as the main source of specialist information relating to the setting up and running of non-profit helplines in the UK and Ireland. Provides advice, consultancy and training on matters relating to the provision of quality helpline services for the voluntary and statutory sectors. |