NHS Wales
Gambling Helpline
Free, confidential help for anyone affected by gambling harms
The NHS Wales Gambling Helpline offers immediate, confidential support 24 hours a day for anyone in Wales worried about gambling — whether it’s your own gambling or someone else’s.
08082 819 265
Or email
How we can help
- Immediate advice & emotional support
- Practical tools to reduce gambling harm (self‑exclusion, banking blocks, blocking software, reducing exposure to advertising)
- Support for people affected by someone else’s gambling
- Signposting to urgent mental health help
- Fast referral to specialist NHS treatment
Who the helpline is for
Available to anyone in Wales, including people worried about their own gambling or someone else’s. Support is available in English and Welsh.
What to expect when you contact us
- A safe, confidential space to talk
- Understanding your needs and priorities
- Signposting to relevant local and national services
- Options or referral to specialist treatment where needed
Why choose the NHS Wales Gambling Helpline?
- Free and confidential
- Available 24/7
- Welsh‑language support
- Compassionate, person‑centered care
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Additional help
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