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<p>This information is not held centrally.</p><p>The Ministry of Justice does not
hold data on the number of persons arrested by the police. No national estimate has
been made. Probation staff assess individual needs and can assist with referrals to
local or national services to address gambling or to access debt counselling services
where appropriate. In custody, all prisoners are seen by NHS healthcare on reception
and can be referred to addiction services to help address problem gambling.</p><p>HMPPS
are also working with NHS and other partners to better understand the evidence around
gambling addiction. This will inform a more joined up, cross system approach to effective
support and recovery.</p>
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