Access our secure online Professionals referral form for the gambling harms clinic.
Do remember to check out how the person would prefer us to get in touch with them beforehand.
Alternatively, you can call us on 0300 123 0996 and give referral details over the phone.
The West Midlands Gambling Harms Clinic works closely with a range of people and organisations including GPs, healthcare professionals, local council services and 3rd sector agencies who may be supporting someone with gambling harms.
Following a discussion with a person who is worried about their gambling, and with their consent, you can refer them to the clinic for help using our secure online referral form.
Who do we help?
The West Midlands Gambling Harms Clinic is open to anyone who is:
- 18 years old and above.
- Registered with a GP in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, Telford and Wrekin, Shropshire, Birmingham, Solihull, Black Country, Coventry, Warwickshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
- Has been harmed by gambling
If a person is already receiving support from specialist NHS mental health services, or drug and alcohol services, you can still make a referral. We aim to work alongside other services that may be involved, to try and offer a holistic approach to a person’s mental wellbeing.
If the referral is accepted, an assessment will be booked in within 3-5 working days. We will let you know the outcome of this.
Urgent Help
If the person you are supporting needs help right now with mental health issues, a first step is likely to be an urgent appointment with their GP.
If they are feeling very distressed, hopeless or having suicidal thoughts, they can also phone a free helpline listed on the NHS website here.
Is there an immediate risk to life?
If the person has seriously harmed themselves – for example, by taking a drug overdose – or you feel that they may be about to harm themselves, call 999 for an ambulance or take them straight to A&E.
If someone is already in acute or in-patient care
If you are a health service professional supporting someone who is already in acute or in-patient care and you are concerned about their gambling after they are discharged, you can ring 0300 123 0996 for advice and options for a referral.