GambleAware to Invest £3.9m More on National Gambling Treatment Service

GambleAware is going to make an additional investment of £3.9m in the national gambling treatment service. The investment is for enabling the National Gambling Helpline and providing computerised cognitive behavioural therapy. It will also give support to the people for recovering from gambling addiction. The investment also aims to expand the provision of face-to-face treatment services in England, Scotland and Wales.

“Today’s announcement reflects a commitment by GambleAware to take a strategic approach to commissioning treatment services, to give people the help that they need to tackle the hidden addiction of problem gambling, and to improve the quality of life for them and their families. This significant expansion of the existing national gambling treatment system demonstrates the shared commitment between GambleAware and GamCare, as commissioner and prime provider respectively, to make a real difference to people’s lives, by reducing barriers to treatment and increasing the capacity in the treatment system,” Marc Etches, Chief Executive of GambleAware said.

“GamCare is delighted to have developed a collaborative approach with GambleAware to support the expansion of the national gambling treatment system. This funding will mean we can introduce broader accessibility, availability and choice for those harmed by gambling. With it, we will be able to reach larger numbers of people in more locations nationally, offering a wider range of services including both online and peer support alongside our existing treatment provision. GamCare services significantly improve the quality of life of those harmed by gambling, and we will continue to develop our services to ensure that they can grow sustainably and offer the right support at the right time to as many people as possible,” Anna Hemmings, Chief Executive of GamCare said.