Help and support for gambling harm among United Kingdom Armed Forces personnel: A mixed-methods study
Authors: Biggar, B., Champion, H., Jones, M., Dighton, G., Larcombe, J., Fossey, M., Dymond, S.
Journal: Journal of Health Services Research and Policy
Publication Date: 01/01/2025
eISSN: 1758-1060
ISSN: 1355-8196
DOI: 10.1177/13558196251409041
Abstract:Objectives: To explore the accessibility of mental health and gambling related support within the United Kingdom (UK) Armed Forces and investigate potential barriers to engagement. Methods: We conducted a survey of Armed Forces service personnel (n = 438) and specialist healthcare and welfare staff (n = 94) regarding gambling harm and related challenges. Results: Personnel rarely sought on-base support and recognition of existing service provision was low. Among those who did seek help, healthcare and welfare staff were equally effective in engaging with personnel, with greater professional experience playing a key role in fostering meaningful interactions. Conclusions: Improving access to specialist gambling harm support may enhance help-seeking.
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Help and support for gambling harm among United Kingdom Armed Forces personnel: A mixed-methods study.
Authors: Biggar, B., Champion, H., Jones, M., Dighton, G., Larcombe, J., Fossey, M., Dymond, S.
Journal: J Health Serv Res Policy
Publication Date: 20/12/2025
Pages: 13558196251409041
eISSN: 1758-1060
DOI: 10.1177/13558196251409041
Abstract:ObjectivesTo explore the accessibility of mental health and gambling related support within the United Kingdom (UK) Armed Forces and investigate potential barriers to engagement.MethodsWe conducted a survey of Armed Forces service personnel (n = 438) and specialist healthcare and welfare staff (n = 94) regarding gambling harm and related challenges.ResultsPersonnel rarely sought on-base support and recognition of existing service provision was low. Among those who did seek help, healthcare and welfare staff were equally effective in engaging with personnel, with greater professional experience playing a key role in fostering meaningful interactions.ConclusionsImproving access to specialist gambling harm support may enhance help-seeking.
Source: PubMed
Help and support for gambling harm among United Kingdom Armed Forces personnel: A mixed-methods study
Authors: Biggar, B., Champion, H., Jones, M., Dighton, G., Larcombe, J., Fossey, M., Dymond, S.
Journal: JOURNAL OF HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH & POLICY
Publication Date: 20/12/2025
eISSN: 1758-1060
ISSN: 1355-8196
DOI: 10.1177/13558196251409041
Source: Web of Science
Help and support for gambling harm among United Kingdom Armed Forces personnel: A mixed-methods study.
Authors: Biggar, B., Champion, H., Jones, M., Dighton, G., Larcombe, J., Fossey, M., Dymond, S.
Journal: Journal of health services research & policy
Publication Date: 12/2025
Pages: 13558196251409041
eISSN: 1758-1060
ISSN: 1355-8196
DOI: 10.1177/13558196251409041
Abstract:ObjectivesTo explore the accessibility of mental health and gambling related support within the United Kingdom (UK) Armed Forces and investigate potential barriers to engagement.MethodsWe conducted a survey of Armed Forces service personnel (n = 438) and specialist healthcare and welfare staff (n = 94) regarding gambling harm and related challenges.ResultsPersonnel rarely sought on-base support and recognition of existing service provision was low. Among those who did seek help, healthcare and welfare staff were equally effective in engaging with personnel, with greater professional experience playing a key role in fostering meaningful interactions.ConclusionsImproving access to specialist gambling harm support may enhance help-seeking.
Source: Europe PubMed Central