Gambling-Related Harm
NICE: Gambling-related harms
NICE have published their first clinical guideline on gambling-related harms, published on 28th January 2025. In the guideline, they recommend that healthcare professionals should be asking patients about gambling at health checks and GP appointments (see NICE news article).
W: Gambling-related harms: identification, assessment and management [NG248]
NHS: Help for problems with gambling
Includes a questionnaire to help patients assess the severity of their gambling. A score of 8 or more indicates that they are likely to be experiencing gambling-related harms.
Signposts patients, and people affected by other’s gambling, to NHS gambling treatment centres(i.e. South West Gambling Service), to which they can self-refer, as well as charities and support services.
Provides advice on practical steps that can be taken to reduce the negative impact of gambling.
W: NHS: Help for problems with gambling
The South West Gambling Service
Provides free confidential support to patients affected by gambling who are registered with a GP in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly. Self-referral via telephone or online form (via website) is accepted.
T: 0330 022 3175
W: The South West Gambling Service
GamCare
GamCare runs the National Gambling Helpline, available 24/7, for free information, support and counselling:
T: 0808 8020 133
W: GamCare
Gordon Moody Association
Charity which helps people reclaim and rebuild their lives by providing residential treatment and support for gambling-related harm, through recovery in a safe, supported environment.
T: 01384 241 292
W: Gordon Moody
Page Review Information
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Review date |
10 April 2025 |
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Next review date |
10 April 2027 |
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Specialty Lead GP |
Dr Laura Vines |
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Contributors |
CIOS ICB Mental Health Commissioner |
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