Support for Gambling

About gambling

Gambling harms are the negative effects that happen to someone or their loved one
after gambling. Gambling harms can affect your life in different ways including your
mental and physical health, relationships, work and money. If your loved one is
gambling, you may be impacted if your bank accounts are being used or if it is
impacting your credit score.

It’s important to know that you are not alone and help is available.
If you or your loved one cannot stop gambling, despite wanting to, it is important to
seek support for gambling.

If Gambling Affects Your Money

Gambling may be the reason you need a loan from Oldham Credit Union.
You may have been rejected for a loan because there are gambling transactions on
your bank account.

We like to provide everyone who is in this situation with some more information for
the next steps you might want to take.

If you will now seek support with debt or money somewhere else, only borrow money
from safe and reputable lenders.

Support for debt

If you also need support with debt and money, it is important to get help from a
reliable place like the following organisations:
• Debt advice from Oldham Council: Support for gambling related harms | Debt advice | Oldham Council
• National Debtline: 0808 808 4000 https://nationaldebtline.org/
• Citizens Advice: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/
• StepChange: 0800 138 8111 https://www.stepchange.org/

Support for Gambling

Asking for help can be hard, but you are not alone.

Chapter One provides information about gambling and the support available,
including how to block gambling products and how gambling can impact people.
Visit the Chapter One website to find more services that can support you:
How and where to get help | Chapter One (chapter-one.org)

The NHS Northern Gambling Service

If you think gambling could be affecting you, the NHS has clinics specifically to help.
They’re easy to access and confidential.

Visit the NHS Northern Gambling website to find out more and to contact them:
https://www.northerngamblingservice.nhs.uk/

GamFam

GamFam is a charity offering free online peer support, including support groups for
people affected by a loved one’s gambling. It aims to empower individuals and
families to reduce the impact of gambling harms and move to a more positive future.
Visit the GamFam website for more information.