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Secondary Data Analysis of the Data Reporting Framework and the Health Survey for England

Author: S. Tipping, S. Dinos, E. Fuller & K. Windle Published: October 2019

Summary

This secondary data analysis by NatCen Social Research, commissioned by GambleAware, compares characteristics of gamblers in the general population to those accessing treatment in England and Scotland.

Topics covered

  • prevalence and characteristics of gamblers in the general population
  • characteristics of gamblers accessing treatment services
  • comparison of gamblers in treatment versus the general population
  • factors associated with accessing or not accessing treatment

Key findings

Problem gamblers not in treatment were more likely to:

- have less severe gambling behaviour
- gamble less frequently
- be under 25 or over 45 years old - be unemployed
- be living in Scotland

Moderate risk gamblers were less likely to access treatment if female or Scottish. The report also found mental health issues did not seem to be a barrier to treatment.

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