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<p>The Ministry of Defence (MOD) takes problem-gambling seriously. We provide financial
awareness training for our people so that they are enabled to make informed financial
decisions. Defence also offers welfare support to those who are adversely affected
by problem-gambling, which can include signposting to specialist support organisations
such as the NHS Problem Gambling Clinic. Defence has also established a team to consider
appropriate responses to addictions, including problem-gambling, under the remit of
the Health and Wellbeing Strategy, which was published in June 2022. This team is
commissioning a new gambling awareness and harm reduction service, due to start in
April 2023, further developing our understanding of problem-gambling in the Armed
Forces by supporting high quality academic research, engaging across government with
policy experts from the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities, and developing
additional appropriate clinical treatment pathways that will be delivered by Defence
Primary Healthcare teams. Defence also blocks gambling websites on its networks in
order to reduce their accessibility.</p>
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