GPs have been provided with practical guidance to help identify, assess, and manage gambling-related harms affecting members of local communities.
NICE serves as an independent organisation that provides guidance on health and social care issues to improve the quality and availability of healthcare services for British patients.
Guidance on problem gambling is recommended, recognising that “stigma, shame and fear of disclosure can prevent people experiencing gambling-related harms from talking about gambling and from seeking and accessing support and treatment.
“In addition, stigma may be a particular issue for certain groups, such as people from marginalised, minority, or under-represented communities.”
The guidelines provided to GPs cover problem gambling..