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Support with Gambling Harms

for those who have been affected by gambling

Have you, or someone you know,
been affected by gambling?
You don’t have to face it alone. Support is here.

Whether gambling is affecting you directly or someone close to you, Lancashire Women offers free, confidential support for
women across Lancashire – in person, online or over the phone.

Signs of Harmful Gambling:

Gambling-related harm is not always easy to recognise. It can develop gradually and affect a person’s finances, relationships, wellbeing, and daily life.

You may wish to seek support if you or someone you know is:

  • Spending more money on gambling than intended
  • Finding it difficult to stick to a budget
  • Chasing losses in an attempt to win money back
  • Borrowing money or relying on credit because of gambling
  • Hiding or lying about gambling activity
  • Gambling to cope with stress, difficult emotions, or boredom
  • Feeling anxious, restless, or irritable when unable to gamble
  • Frequently asking family or friends for financial help
  • Struggling to manage money or noticing income disappears quickly
  • Using promotional offers, free spins, or multiple accounts to continue gambling

If any of these signs sound familiar, support is available. Seeking help early can prevent gambling-related harms from escalating and improve wellbeing for both the individual and those around them.

We can help with:

  • Therapy & counselling
  • Money & debt advice
  • Specialised casework &
coaching
  • Blocking tools
  • Coping strategies
  • Support networks

Who this service is for:

For women across Lancashire who are:

  • Worried about their own gambling
  • Affected by a loved one’s gambling
  • Looking for practical or emotional support around gambling harm

To get support call us or complete our online referral form.

What to expect from our support.
 When you make a referral or call you can expect a trauma-informed and non-judgmental service here to help you.

Our dedicated Caseworkers can provide one-to-one support tailored to your needs. This may include helping you access gambling-blocking software, implementing self-exclusion measures, and identifying tools to reduce access to gambling opportunities.

We also offer confidential counselling, providing a safe space to discuss the challenges you are facing and explore ways to move forward, as well as coping mechanism and tools to look at reducing gambling.

Gambling-related harm can often lead to financial difficulties, including debt, borrowing, arrears, or concerns about managing household finances.

Our service provides holistic support, recognising that gambling can affect many areas of a person’s life. We can help you access practical support through our Money Advice Service, where you can receive guidance on managing debts, budgeting, and improving your financial wellbeing.

Next steps:

  1. Complete the Online Referral Form (ticking ‘Support for those affected by gambling’ in question 19)
  2. One of our friendly team will call you for an initial chat to determine your needs.
  3. If we feel we can help you we will book an appointment either Face to Face in our centres in Blackpool, Preston, Accrington or Burnley to talk through your concerns and decide on a plan of action.
  4. We can then book in some more sessions to help with your particular needs.
Self-refer online

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