Hawkesley Medical Practice

Young People’s Gambling Harm Prevention Programme

GamCare’s Young People’s Service (YPS)

The service is available for anyone aged 11 to 18 living in the UK that is worried about their own, or someone else’s gambling or money spent in gaming. We offer advice, guidance and education to parents/carers/professionals as well.

You can find out more information and get advice in 4 different ways:

Self-referral via the from on The Big Deal website here (parents/carers and professionals can also refer a Young Person with their consent)

Contact the gambling helpline available 24/7 on 0808 8020 133.

Using Live Chat on The Big Deal website here (Live chat button is located in the top corner)

By contacting the YPS directly on youngpeopleservice@gamcare.org.uk or 0203 092 6964 (9am-8pm Monday-Thursday; 9am-5pm Friday). Outside these hours, you can call the National Gambling Helpline for free on 0808 8020 133 (24 hours, every day).

GamCare poster linked to the Big Deal website

Date published: 7th June, 2022
Date last updated: 24th May, 2023