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Annual Statistics from the National Gambling Treatment Service (Great Britain) 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2023

Author: GambleAware Published: March 2023

Summary

This report presents annual statistics from the National Gambling Treatment Service (currently known as National Gambling Support Service) in Great Britain for 2022 to 2023, compiled by GambleAware. It provides data on clients, treatment outcomes, and trends.

Topics covered

characteristics of clients receiving treatment

gambling behaviors and patterns

treatment engagement and outcomes

trends in gambling treatment over time

Key findings

More people are seeking help for problems with gambling. Online gambling remains the most common form, but use of bookmakers increased. 

Most people saw improvements in gambling severity and mental health after treatment. However, many still face barriers to getting help, including shame and lack of awareness about services.

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