Lived experience plays a major part in everything Breakeven do. Over a third of our team have lived experience of gambling related harms, and we engage in various lived experience groups across the UK.
At Breakeven we support anyone affected by gambling related harm, whether you are the gambler, partner, family member, friend or work colleague. For every person who gambles, there are between 6-10 people also affected and willing to support, and we are here to support you all. The treatment we provide is free, flexible and confidential and can be delivered via face to face, telephone or online sessions. Our counsellors will provide you a safe space to talk about how gambling affects you and work with you to find ways to help you take control of your life, move forward and feel better.
Whilst we work with anyone over the age of 16, there is also free dedicated support for anyone under the age of 16 through NHS Clinic London
Our impact reports showcase the profound difference Breakeven has made in the lives of individuals, families and communities in raising awareness of, and reducing gambling harms.
This formed part of work agreed between CQC and the Gambling Commission under Schedule 4, paragraph 9 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008, which allows CQC to provide advice and assistance to other public bodies. Gambling harms treatment services are not regulated under the Health and Social Care Act 2008. As a result, CQC does not have the legal authority to register these services, pursue enforcement, or provide an overall rating following assessments. However, CQC assesses these services who are members of the NGSN to support quality improvement.