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East Midlands NHS Gambling Harm Clinic

An NHS gambling harm service for adults affected by gambling in the East Midlands. This service can be accessed virtually or in-person in Derby.

Telephone: 0300 013 2330

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Al-Hurraya Gambling Addiction Support Service

Al-Hurraya is a Culturally Competent Gambling Harms Prevention service across Nottingham and Derby to address gambling-related harms within ethnic minority communities. Operating through trusted community and faith settings, the initiative provides support through faith-based workshops, women’s wellbeing walks, weekly mutual aid groups, and one-to-one mentoring.

Telephone: 0115 7869206
Email: info@al-hurraya.org

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Time Out Gambling Project - Double Impact

Double Impact’s ‘TimeOut’ is a face-to-face, solution focused Gambling Recovery Service based in Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire. We know how it feels to experience harms from gambling and how desperate the struggle feels to reduce or stop gambling. We also know how to stop gambling, stay stopped and the life possibilities that can follow – we know because we’ve been there.

Here at TimeOut we are passionate about starting the conversation, reducing the stigma associated with gambling harm and empowering individuals to recover.

We offer:

  1. Holistic support, screening & recovery planning
  2. Guided peer-led support groups
  3. Recovery Planning based on your goals, your strengths and assets
  4. Helping you access wider/ specialist support

If you would like to talk to us about your gambling and find a different way that works for you, phone or email us in confidence. To self-refer or make a referral for someone else:

Telephone: 07706 732649
Email: timeout@doubleimpact.org.uk

Time Out has also created an extensive database of useful resources such as a screening and referral pathway to GamCare, gambling support services available both locally in Nottingham and nationally, helpful tools and apps to assist with recovery and a dedicated section for financial/debt help.

Find out more by visiting the Time Out website


GamCare East Midlands

Free, confidential structured support for anyone aged 18 and over, experiencing gambling related harms.

Telephone: 01522 274880
Email: east.midlands@gamcare.org.uk

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Gambling with Lives

A charity set up by families bereaved by gambling that provides support, raises awareness of gambling disorder’s devastating effects, and campaigns for change. If you’ve been bereaved by gambling-related suicide, we can help. Our Family Service offers Bereavement, Investigation, Community, Campaigning and Therapeutic support for families and friends bereaved by a suicide directly caused or influenced by gambling.

Contact: Judith Williams, Head of Family Support and Community
Telephone: 07565944042
E-mail: hello@gamblingwithlives.org

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Gamble Aware

Explore information, advice and support services that have helped others to regain control, or stop gambling altogether. You can also access useful tools to help you feel in control again.

Visit Gamble Aware Website


GamAnon UK

GamAnon is a peer led support group for affected others of people who experience gambling problems. GamAnon groups can be accessed online or in person, however there are no in person groups in the East Midlands at present.

Visit GamAnon Website


Advice Nottingham

Advice Nottingham is a consortium of six advice agencies based in Nottingham City. They provide free, confidential and impartial advice on a range of issues, including benefits, debt, employment and housing.

Find an advice centre near you: Get Help

Citizens Advice Nottinghamshire Central and South

Citizens Advice offer advice that is free, confidential, independent and impartial.

If you live in Nottingham City: Citizens Advice Nottingham & District

If you live in Nottinghamshire: Citizens Advice Central Nottinghamshire

For more help with managing your money, visit: Money and finance - Your Notts Directory


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Last updated: 24 June 2026