NICE recommends asking about gambling at health checks and GP appointments

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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frederica-diamanta

Senior Wellbeing Officer

£37,938 - £40,476 per annum

Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire£37,938 - £40,476 per annum

RECRUITER: Ashfield District Council

Divisional Director of Adult Social Care -Transformation and Commissioning

£113,417 to £115,863

Torbay, Devon£113,417 to £115,863

RECRUITER: Torbay Council

Mental Health Social Worker (without AMHP status)

Band G, SCP 32 - 37 (£41,511 - £46,731) per annum

Sandwell, West MidlandsBand G, SCP 32 - 37 (£41,511 - £46,731) per annum

RECRUITER: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council