FDS Annual Report 2024/25

40 We recorded the gender of the caller as 76% female as opposed to 24% male. This is an interesting statistic given the fact that 76% of female callers are most often calling about male substance users (72%). It has become apparent in recent years as external data confirms that men are less likely to seek out help and support if they are facing difficult situations. 86% of the calls we received were in regards to a family member, with 51% of all calls coming from mothers. 14% were in relation to a partner. 76% 24% Caller Gender Female Male 2% 10% 3% 2% 51% 3% 4% 14% 4% 7% Relationship to Substance User Child Father Friend Grandparent Mother Other Relationship Other Relative Partner Self Sibling