The boss of NHS England has warned about the dangers of 'touch of a button' bets after a record number of people sought help for gambling addiction in England
The boss of NHS England has warned about the dangers of"touch of a button" bets after a record number of people sought help for gambling addiction in England.adverts as she announced the health service is increasing its support for people with gambling problems as a result of soaring demand.
As a result, the NHS is launching seven more specialist gambling clinics to support those who are struggling.gambling disorder contributed to the death of a father of twoLuke Ashton had lost thousands of pounds gambling on Betfair's exchange before he died by suicide aged 40 on 22 April 2021, and had previously racked up debts of £18,000.
The new NHS clinics will be set up in Milton Keynes, Thurrock, Bristol, Derby, Liverpool, Blackpool and Sheffield.
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