Gambling is one of the hardest topics to talk about. Many people hide it, even from family.
But we’ve helped clients who told us “It started as fun, but then I was chasing losses.”, “I used credit cards to fund it.”, and “I feel ashamed even saying the word gambling.”
Debt and gambling often go hand in hand. If this is you, please know:
- You’re not alone – it’s more common than you think.
- Getting debt help doesn’t mean judgment.
- We can help you with the debt side while pointing you to free gambling support services.
Debt from gambling can be included in solutions like a DMP or IVA. But for long-term success, it helps to get specialist gambling support too.
We will support you with your Debt and get back financial control. Chat with us
More recently, we hear comments around: “We both work full-time… but it feels like we’re drowning.”
And it’s not your imagination. The numbers back it up.
- Over 60% of UK households told the ONS in 2024 that they’re struggling to pay energy, rent, or mortgage bills.
- The average credit card balance per UK adult is now over £2,300, with interest rates at their highest in decades.
- More than 1 in 5 working families say they regularly use credit just to cover food or childcare.
This isn’t about “bad budgeting” – the maths that no longer adds up. Wages simply haven’t kept pace with inflation.
In our experience, even couples with steady jobs can find themselves:
- Paying minimums on cards but never reducing the balance.
- Juggling loans, credit cards, and overdrafts to cover everyday costs.
- Feeling embarrassed, because “on paper” they should be managing fine.
Here’s what we think – needing help doesn’t mean you’ve failed. The system is stacked against households right now.
That’s why regulated debt advice exists. We’re in your corner, to help deal with creditors, and to help you focus on essentials first.
Get in touch with us to see if you can resolve this together.
