GamCare

Founded in 1997, GamCare is the leading provider of information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling harms. We operate the National Gambling Helpline, provide treatment for anyone who is harmed by gambling, create awareness about safer gambling and treatment, and encourage an effective approach to safer gambling within the gambling industry.

Gambling-related harm can be very hidden and the signs, such as debt, depression and anxiety, may not immediately suggest that gambling is the cause.

Women make up over 80% of affected others who call the National Gambling Helpline,

and 20% of gamblers. The number of women with a gambling problem is rising at twice the rate of men.

However, we believe that fewer than 1% women affected by gambling- related harm reach out for support.