Adults in the UK who have problems related to gambling have another option to receive help as a new Primary Care Gambling Service (PCGS) has opened in the capital. Backed by the National Health Service (NHS) and developed by a NHS general practice (GP) partnership, Hurley Group, the new service will offer treatment to people […]
Claire Murdoch, the director of mental health for the NHS England’s 14 gambling addiction clinics, cautioned gambling firms last week not to subscribe to overly aggressive advertising practices. Do Not Promote Recklessly, Says NHS Gambling Clinics Director The National Health Service (NHS) of England cautioned sportsbooks last week not to adopt a “reckless” format in […]
During times when casinos and poker rooms are closed down and players are staying at home to prevent the further spread of the virus, online gaming operators excel in their efforts and creative ways to channel players to their offerings and utilize the hidden potential. Play Poker, Donate to the NHS Partypoker has come up […]
The National Healthy Service has released a survey cautioning against the adverse effect of over-use of smartphones in connection to gambling habits. NHS Reports on How Mobile Phones Affect Gambling Behavior The National Health Service (NHS) has revealed new numbers, pointing to growing addiction among UK adults due to smartphones. According to the research conducted […]
After gambling addiction, the NHS is addressing video game disorders The NHS will work with individuals as young as 13 Esports may have contributed to gaming addiction, although it’s unlikely. Treatments for video game addiction in the UK will now begin, the NHS has announced. Individuals as young as 13 may call via Skype and […]
The NHS now treats gambling addicts as young as 13 14 new facilities are being open The first new clinic is going to be in London The NHS is expanding the scope of its efforts dedicated to tackling gambling addiction among young people in England. The NHS Addresses Underage Gambling The National Health System (NHS) […]
Gambling addiction, especially in the UK, has been one of the most discussed topics in 2018 with a number of regulators and authorities taking various steps towards ensuring that it does not remain as big a problem as it is becoming. One of the more recent developments in this regard is the move by the National […]
