Information and Support: Holby City - Gambling and Debt
If you or someone you know have been affected by the issues raised in recent episodes of Holby City, the following organisations may be able to help.
The National Gambling Helpline
The National Gambling Helpline, operated by GamCare offers confidential support, advice and free counselling to people concerned about their gambling, or the gambling of friends or family.
Phone: 0808 8020 133
Information and advice for young people
Gam-Anon
Gam-Anon is a fellowship of men and women who have been affected by someone else’s gambling.
Visit the Gam-Anon website (England, Wales and Northern Ireland)
Visit the Gam-Anon website (Scotland)
Aquarius
Aquarius helps people, their families and friends overcome the harms caused by alcohol, drugs and gambling.
MoneyHelper
MoneyHelper brings together the support and services of three government-backed financial guidance providers:
The Money Advice Service, The Pensions Advisory Service and Pension Wise.
Webchat available
Phone 0800 138 7777
National Debtline
National Debtline offers free, impartial, debt advice.
Phone: 0808 808 4000
My Money Steps
My Money Steps is a free, interactive online debt advice service, which provides a personalised action plan for dealing with your debts.
StepChange Debt Charity
StepChange Debt Charity helps people in financial difficulty by providing free, confidential, independent and realistic debt advice.
Helpline: 0800 138 1111
Shelter
Shelter helps people struggling with bad housing or homelessness, via their website, helpline and face to face services.
Phone: 0808 800 4444
Housing Rights Service
Housing Rights Service provides advocacy and legal representation and debt advice to families in Northern Ireland threatened with repossession.
Changing Lives
Changing Lives work with people who are or have been homeless, in addiction and recovery, as well as offering specialist support services for women and families and help with employment. Services offered vary from region to region.
Phone: 0191 273 8891
