Gambling Act 2005 – Help for Gamblers
Harm from gambling is an increasingly important health issue. In Tameside it is estimated that there are 3,500 adults who are experiencing harm from their gambling. It is impacting younger people too, with national survey’s showing 39 out of every 100 children aged 11-16 have gambled in the last year
Support in Tameside
If you or someone you know is experiencing harm from gambling, there is support available for both the gambler, and their friends/family. The service is open to anyone over age 16, or under 16 if accompanied by an adult.
Tameside council have been working with Beacon Counselling Trust in the North West to tackle the issue of gambling harm, and have recently opened a second gambling support clinic in Hyde, to complement the existing clinic. If you want to stop gambling or gain better control over the amount you spend, you can self-refer by calling 0151 321 1099 or emailing gamcare@beaconcounsellingtrust.co.uk
GamCare offer non-face-to-face support which can be accessed by calling the national gambling helpline 0808 8020 133 or clicking the link below.
Beacon Counselling Trust
Click here to find out about the gambling clinics in Tameside MBC ran in partnership with Beacon.
NHS Northern Gambling Clinic
Click here for more information on the NHS Gambling Clinic in Salford.
Self help
GamCare
Resources to support anyone who has recognised they have a gambling problem, including a chatroom and forum for peer support.
GamCare
Resources to support anyone who has recognised they have a gambling problem, including a self-help workbook.
Gamblers Anonymous
Literature produced by Gamblers Anonymous, including ‘Towards the first 90 Days’.
Gambling Commission
Self-Exclusion information, including what it is, how it works, and how to make a self-exclusion agreement.
NHS Northern Gambling Clinic
Click here to self-refer to the NHS Gambling Clinic in Salford.
Screening
The attached screening forms contains questions that can help people understand if they or someone they know is experiencing harm from gambling. Anyone who score 1 or higher is encouraged to be referred to Beacon Counselling Trust.
Gamble Aware Screening Tool
Click here to download Gamble Aware’s screening tool.
Harm Prevention
There are a range of services available to help education young people and adults about the potential harms from gambling. We would encourage all those working with young people and/or in an education setting to consider using some of the available resources:
PHSE Network
The PHSE network has a range of resources including advice on how to talk about gambling with young people and lesson plans.
YGAM
Offers a free train-the-trainer course on how best to talk about gambling, and offer a range of lesson plans to discuss the issue with young people.
Beacon Counselling Trust
Click here to find out about the gambling clinics in Tameside MBC ran in partnership with Beacon.
Contact information
Tame Street Depot
Tame Street
Stalybridge
Cheshire
SK15 1ST