If gambling is causing you problems and you need to talk to someone. There are groups of people who would be able to support you. Talking to other who experience the same things in their lives in incredibly helpful as it can help you to see that you are not alone.

There is no discrimination, gambling affects people from all walks of life, doctors, bricklayers, lawyers, office workers. You are not the only person affected.

Gamblers Anonymous Scotland is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from a gambling problem. It is common to be afraid or too proud to admit there is a problem, you may think you can overcome gambling by yourself.

There are no dues or fees for Gamblers Anonymous.

For more information or to ask for support visit http://gascotland.org

Gambling Education Hub is a Fast Forward programme that exists to support young people’s health and well-being by promoting gambling education and prevention across Scotland.

Please view the attached document or visit https://gamblingeducationhub.fastforward.org.uk for more information.

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• Gambling Education Hub

The main support organisation in the UK is GamCare, which runs a national telephone helpline and provides face-to-face counselling.

GamCare also provide forums and recovery diaries so that you can gain support and learn from the experience of others. You can also find support if you are affected by someone else's gambling problem.

Contact Information:

Organisation: GamCare

Website: www.gamcare.org.uk./

Forum: www.gamcare.org.uk/forum?f=20

Phone: 0808 8020 133

Walking is a great form of exercise. It is free, most people can do it, you don't need any special equipment and it has many health benefits. To encourage more people to walk more often, Get Walking Lanarkshire runs a programme of weekly health walks, covering both North and South Lanarkshire. Health walks are free, short and gentle walks and everybody is welcome.

Contact Information:

Website: www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/leisure-parks-and-culture/countryside-and-parks/outdoor-access/get-walking-lanarkshire

Email: getwalkinglanarkshire@northlan.gov.uk

Phone: 01698 402077

Mobile: 07903358424

North Lanarkshire Carers Together is an organisation that represents carers interests, and works to improve the quality of their lives. Membership is available to anyone in North Lanarkshire who is a carer in any capacity.

The group is based in Motherwell and if you'd like to get in contact, please phone 01698 404055 for further information.

The Parkinsons Self Help Group (PSHG) provides people with Parkinson’s, as well as their carer’s and families, with information and advice on all aspects of living with their condition to improve their quality of life. They do this through friendship, encouragement and social activities.

For more information, please phone on 01236 766350 or visit their website by following the link: www.parkinsonselfhelp.org.uk/.

Dementia Café is a free café where you can meet people and access information and support. For more information, please contact Alzheimer Scotland by using the following details.

Contact information
Email: lanarkshireservices@alzscot.org
Phone: 01698 275300

Alzheimer's Scotland give advice and support to people with dementia and their carers. The services they provide include: information, advice, support, carer education and outreach support. To find out more, please get in touch by using the following information. 

Contact information
Email: LanarkshireServices@alzscot.org
Phone: 01698 275300
Address: Old Town Hall, High Road, Motherwell ML1 3HU

You have answered that your clothes size has increased in the last 3-6 months. If this has happened without you trying to, and is something that you would like help with you may find that exercising or participating in group activities may help. If you don’t feel confident, we have found going with someone you know might help.

North Lanarkshire Council offer the 'passport to leisure' scheme which gives price reductions on sport, leisure and cultural activities.

To find out more you can contact the Learning & Leisure Services using the details below.

Contact Information:

Website: www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=27674

Phone: 01236 812595