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Evaluation of Surrey Prisons Gambling Service

Author: Kantar Public UK Published: September 2023

Summary

This report evaluates the implementation and early impact of the Surrey Prisons Gambling Service pilot, conducted by Kantar Public for GambleAware.

Topics covered

  • implementation of gambling screening and treatment in prisons
  • barriers and facilitators to service delivery
  • early indications of impact on prisoners receiving treatment

Key findings

Early data suggests positive impacts for those completing treatment, with improvements in gambling severity and wellbeing scores. However, longer-term follow-up is needed to determine lasting effects post-release.

The service has shown that gambling treatment can be delivered in prisons, though barriers remain around awareness and prioritisation amongst prison staff.

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