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Publication - Research and analysis

Gambling Harm Treatment and Support in Scotland: Current provisions and future directions

Published
7 August 2026
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Health and social care
ISBN
9781807753467

Findings from a study providing a comprehensive, system level understanding of gambling harm treatment and support services in Scotland. The study combined desk based service mapping, a survey, interviews, geographic mapping and intervention effectiveness evidence update.

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Authors

Daria Ukhova1, Fay Laidler1, Laura MacDonald2, Hannah Biggs3, Heather Wardle1

11Gambling Harms Research UK Evidence Centre, School of Social and Political Science, University of Glasgow

2Independent consultant

3Scottish Centre for Social Research (ScotCen)

This research was undertaken in collaboration with the Scottish Centre for Social Research (ScotCen). The authors would like to thank Andy MacGregor and Lesley Birse for their support with research planning and review.

Suggested citation: Ukhova, D., Laidler, F., MacDonald, L., Biggs, H., and Wardle, H. (2026) Gambling Harm Treatment and Support in Scotland: Current Provisions and Future Directions. Edinburgh.

Contact

Email: gambling@gov.scot

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