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<p>Children whose gambling is associated with other addictions or mental health issues
can access treatment for those conditions in NHS primary and secondary care. In addition,
dedicated treatment for gambling disorders is commissioned by the charity GambleAware.
This includes the National Gambling Helpline and a national network of treatment services
which are accessible across Great Britain. Most people accessing services are over
18 but they are available to people of any age, including young people. GambleAware
also funds the NHS National Problem Gambling Clinic, with a second clinic due to open
in Leeds in April 2019.</p><p> </p><p>GambleAware’s delivery plan for 2018-20 aligns
with strategic priorities set by the regulator, the Gambling Commission, and its expert
advisors on research, education and treatment, the Responsible Gambling Strategy Board
(RGSB). The delivery plan includes developing and promoting a ‘knowledge hub’ of resources
and guidance for teachers and those who work with young people, as well as working
with agencies that support young people’s mental health and supporting parents to
have conversations with children.</p><p> </p><p>Schools are expected to promote the
spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils and some teach about gambling
and addiction as part of their Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education.
The non-statutory PSHE programme of study, published by the PSHE Association, includes
teaching about gambling (including online) and its psychological and financial impact.</p><p>
</p><p>The Department for Education’s consultation on Relationships, Sex and Health
Education, including draft content on online behaviour and mental wellbeing, closed
on 7 November. The Department is currently analysing responses to the consultation
before finalising regulations and guidance.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>
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