Expanding the number of clinics providing support for people affected by problem gambling or gambling harm, the NHS will reach more patients than before.
Amid an increase in the number of patients referred for treatment for gambling addiction and ahead of its upcoming 75th anniversary, the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK announced it is expanding the support services for people affected by gambling and gambling-related harm. On Sunday, NHS’ chief executive, Amanda Pritchard, revealed that the action comes at a time when the NHS was “adapting to new healthcare needs.”
Approximately 1,400 patients were referred for help last year, which marked an increase of more than one-third when compared to the results from the year before. Moreover, in comparison to two years ago, an increase of nearly four-fifths is observed. This prompted the NHS to take decisive action and help people that are experiencing gambling-related harm.
Amid an increase in the number of patients referred for treatment for gambling addiction and ahead of its upcoming 75th anniversary, the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK announced it is expanding the support services for people affected by gambling and gambling-related harm. On Sunday, NHS’ chief executive, Amanda Pritchard, revealed that the action comes at a time when the NHS was “adapting to new healthcare needs.”
Approximately 1,400 patients were referred for help last year, which marked an increase of more than one-third when compared to the results from the year before. Moreover, in comparison to two years ago, an increase of nearly four-fifths is observed. This prompted the NHS to take decisive action and help people that are experiencing gambling-related harm.
