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Gambling helpline and specialist treatment service to be launched in Wales

By Liz Wells 26 February 2026

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board has been awarded £1.3m a year by the Welsh Government to run a specialist gambling treatment service and helpline.

GAMBLING

Worthy winners!

By Lee Peart 07 July 2025

London Borough of Haringey scooped the prize in the Innovation in Reducing Health Inequalities category at our sister title The Municipal Journal’s annual achievement awards last month

PREVENTION

MPs call for Gambling Act review

By Lee Peart 08 May 2025

The Health and Social Care Committee has urged the Government to tackle gambling-related harms.

NICE

NICE recommends asking about gambling at health checks and GP appointments

By Liz Wells 28 January 2025

Healthcare professionals should consider asking people about gambling when speaking to them about smoking and alcohol consumption during a health check or GP appointment, according to new NICE guid...

GAMBLING

NHS tackles problem gambling amid growing demand

By Liz Wells 27 December 2024

The NHS in England is facing an 'uphill battle' with demand for gambling addiction help more than doubling since last year.

GAMBLING

Levy to generate £100m to tackle gambling harm

By Lee Peart 27 November 2024

A mandated levy is to generate £100m for the research, prevention and treatment of gambling harms, with half of funding to directly benefit NHS-led gambling treatment systems.