https://advocacynow.org.uk/Advocacy Nowen-gbWed, 28 Oct 2026 12:32:40 +0000https://advocacynow.org.uk/what-is-self-exclusion/https://advocacynow.org.uk/what-is-self-exclusion/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:32:40 +0000Self-exclusion is a formal agreement that stops you from gambling at one or more sites for a period you choose. You request it yourself, and once active it blocks access to your account and prevents you from opening a new one at the same site. Advocacy Now explains how self-exclusion works, what it blocks and how to set one up.https://advocacynow.org.uk/what-to-do-after-a-gambling-relapse/https://advocacynow.org.uk/what-to-do-after-a-gambling-relapse/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:31:23 +0000A gambling relapse happens when someone who has stopped or reduced their gambling returns to it after a period away. Many people who work to change their gambling habits experience setbacks, and the first step after a relapse is to understand that it does not undo the progress made. Advocacy Now sets out practical steps to take when gambling has started again, and where to find support without…https://advocacynow.org.uk/what-to-do-when-you-lose-money-gambling/https://advocacynow.org.uk/what-to-do-when-you-lose-money-gambling/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:30:13 +0000If you have lost money gambling, the most important thing you can do is stop right now and step away. Advocacy Now explains the immediate steps to take after a loss, how to protect yourself from further harm and where to find support. This page gives you practical actions you can take today, and guidance on what comes next.https://advocacynow.org.uk/what-to-do-if-you-have-gambling-debts/https://advocacynow.org.uk/what-to-do-if-you-have-gambling-debts/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:29:09 +0000Gambling debts build faster than most people expect. The money owed compounds with interest, collection letters arrive, and the stress makes it harder to think clearly. This guide walks through the first practical steps anyone facing debt from gambling can take this week, from stopping new debt to finding free advice that creditors will recognise.https://advocacynow.org.uk/where-to-get-help-for-gambling-problems/https://advocacynow.org.uk/where-to-get-help-for-gambling-problems/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:28:00 +0000Free, confidential gambling support is available across the UK through national helplines, counselling services and local charities. Advocacy Now brings together the main support options so you can find the right help quickly, whether you're looking for someone to talk to today or want to explore longer-term treatment.https://advocacynow.org.uk/how-to-know-if-you-have-a-gambling-problem/https://advocacynow.org.uk/how-to-know-if-you-have-a-gambling-problem/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:27:00 +0000A gambling problem rarely announces itself with a single clear moment. Instead, it builds through patterns of behaviour, shifts in mood and choices that feel increasingly difficult to control. Advocacy Now sets out the personal warning signs most often reported by people who later sought help, alongside questions you can ask yourself and practical steps to take today.https://advocacynow.org.uk/what-is-gamstop/https://advocacynow.org.uk/what-is-gamstop/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:25:33 +0000Gamstop is a free service that lets you block yourself from all gambling sites licensed in Great Britain at once. It is run independently and covers online casinos, betting sites and bingo halls that hold a UK Gambling Commission licence. Once you register, the sites you have chosen cannot contact you with promotions, and you cannot open new accounts or log into existing ones for the period you…https://advocacynow.org.uk/how-to-stop-gambling-online/https://advocacynow.org.uk/how-to-stop-gambling-online/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:24:37 +0000Stopping online gambling starts with one clear action, not a plan to change everything at once. The methods that work best are the ones you can put in place today—tools that block access, limits that protect your money, and people who will listen without judging. This guide walks through the practical steps that help people quit, from Advocacy Now locking down accounts to rebuilding routines th…