Gambling Related Harms
19/03/2021
Information about Gambling Related Harm
Take a look at this video, made by Maureen Hanniffy, Safeguarding Licensing Manager for Sheffield Children's Safeguarding Partnership. This helpful video addresses:
- What is gambling harm?
- What makes a person vulnerable to gambling harm?
- How do you know if your gambling is a problem?
- Safer gambling advice
- How to get support
Gambling Harm Toolbox Talk - YouTube
Lived experience film
Watch this lived experience film, where Matthew tells his story of gambling addiction Matthew - a gambling addiction story - YouTube
Matthew Kettell from Sheffield talks about the shame that his gambling addiction brought upon himself and his family. He was close to suicide but ended up going to prison for three years in 2008 after stealing over £300,000 from his company. He did his time in prison, received help and is now recovering well. Matthew’s message to anyone struggling with gambling is: “There is help out there now so go and make that call - don’t wait until you’ve reached your absolute limit.
Support Available
Problem gambling is a hidden problem with high stigma which has serious mental health and financial impacts on individuals and their families – these impacts can last for a long time. This guidance signs post to support available.
https://www.sheffieldccgportal.co.uk/clinical-guidance/gambling-related-harms
You can also find guidance on the NHS website, Help for problems with gambling - NHS (www.nhs.uk) where you will find more information on gambling harms and ways to seek support, including information about the Northern Gambling Service (NHS)