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<p>We published the Review of Gambling Machines and Social Responsibility Measures
in May. This set out measures to strengthen protections around gaming machines, including
cutting the maximum stake on B2 machine from £100 to £2, online gambling, and gambling
advertising. It also set out action on treatment and support for those who experience
harm, including initiatives to improve the evidence on treatment needs and effectiveness,
expand access to existing services and strengthen the voluntary system for funding
support. Government has also encouraged industry to increase its funding for third
sector initiatives to support people with a gambling addiction.</p><p> </p><p>GambleAware,
an independent charity, commissions treatment services, including the National Gambling
Helpline and counselling services, specialist treatment delivered by the NHS National
Problem Gambling Clinic and the Gordon Moody Association. GambleAware aims to triple
access to its treatment services across the country and recently announced the establishment
of a further specialist NHS clinic and Problem Gambling Support team in Leeds.</p><p>As
demonstrated by the report Gambling Behaviour in Great Britain 2016, which is based
on the combined Health Surveys, there is an association between mental health and
problem or risky gambling behaviour. Some problem gamblers will therefore access support
through services for other addictions and mental health conditions. The National Institute
for Care and Health Excellence (NICE) has been commissioned to explore developing
a guideline on non-chemical addictions, including gambling, which would give support
to clinicians seeking to support problem gamblers.</p><p> </p>
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