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.
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
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 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...
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.
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.
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: £60,662 to £68,265 plus reviewable market supplement up to £79,480 alongside an attractive benefits package and relocation support.
York, North Yorkshire: £60,662 to £68,265 plus reviewable market supplement up to £79,480 alongside an attractive benefits package and relocation support.
Public Health Lead - Gambling Harms
£55,296 - £60,286 per annum (£33,177 - £36,171 per annum pro rata based on 22.2 hours per week)
Windsor, Multiple£55,296 - £60,286 per annum (£33,177 - £36,171 per annum pro rata based on 22.2 hours per week)
Independent Reviewing Officer
£54,143 - £56,293 per annum
Gloucestershire£54,143 - £56,293 per annum
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