Our Mission: Protecting UK Families from Online Gambling Harms
We started Family Link UK because we saw too many children at risk from unregulated gambling apps and knew parents needed better tools. Our mission is to provide clear, actionable guidance to help UK parents create a safer online environment, focusing on the urgent need to protect minors from gambling-related harms.
Why We Focus on Parental Controls for Gambling
With the rise of mobile gambling apps like Bet365 and Ladbrokes, children are increasingly exposed to gambling content. We advocate for tools like Google Family Link and built-in device controls to block access, as these are essential for preventing underage gambling in today’s digital landscape.
The UK’s Underage Gambling Problem
Statistics from the UK Gambling Commission reveal a troubling trend: many children encounter gambling apps or websites, often accidentally. This early exposure can normalise gambling behaviour and pose significant risks to their wellbeing, making proactive measures a national priority for safer gambling families.
How Parental Controls Can Help
Parental controls provide a critical technological barrier. Solutions such as Google Family Link for Android and iOS Screen Time for Apple devices allow parents to restrict app installations, filter web content, and set time limits, directly addressing the challenge to protect children from gambling apps in the UK.
Our Editorial Approach and Team
Our team consists of parents, educators, and tech experts who test parental control software on platforms like iOS and Android. We provide hands-on reviews and guidance for UK families, ensuring our content is practical, tested, and relevant to the real-world challenges of digital parenting.
Who We Are: Parents and Experts
Our editorial team is uniquely positioned at the intersection of parenting and technology. As parents ourselves, we share the concerns about online safety. As professionals, we combine educational insight with technical know-how to deliver trustworthy advice on underage gambling prevention and responsible family gaming.
Our Testing and Review Process
We believe in evidence-based recommendations. Our testing process is thorough and family-centric, involving:
- Real-world evaluation of parental control apps and device settings.
- Checking effectiveness against popular gambling platforms like Bet365 and Ladbrokes.
- Comparing usability and features across systems, including Google Family Link and iOS Screen Time.
- Providing step-by-step, UK-focused setup guides to empower parents.
This rigorous approach ensures our guidance helps families implement the most effective safeguards.
We emphasize that protecting children from gambling requires ongoing vigilance and the right technological safeguards. By combining informed awareness with robust parental controls for gambling, UK families can build a stronger defence against online risks and promote healthier digital habits for everyone.