Day: 8 January 2019

Keith Gillespie Gives His Support to Celtic Striker Leigh Griffiths after Problem Gambling Rumours

Tue 8 Jan 2019 13.16 Daniel Williams
Keith Gillespie Gives His Support to Celtic Striker Leigh Griffiths after Problem Gambling Rumours

Keith Gillespie, a former Manchester United star and problem gambler, backed the Celtic striker Leight Griffiths who made a public confession about his mental health issues and urged him to accept help. According to Gillespie, who has faced a very similar situation himself, making an admission about the problem is the first step to recovery. The former Manchester United winger battled a severe depression at the time he was a professional football player and spent about £7 million on wagers. The 43-year-old Gillespie said that he could see a resemblance…

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UK Government Provides NHS with Additional £20.5 Million to Fund Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment

Tue 8 Jan 2019 7.53 Olivia Cole
UK Government Provides NHS with Additional £20.5 Million to Fund Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment

Yesterday, Prime Minister Theresa May rolled out the new 10-year strategy for the National Health Service (NHS). According to the NHS plan, the British Government seems to be looking to expand prevention and treatment services coverage provided to problem gamblers. Prime Minister May herself described the launch of the NHS Long Term Plan as a “historic step” to secure the strategy’s future. The NHS is your number one priority – and it’s mine too. #NHSLongTermPlan pic.twitter.com/mhlZUSJqh5 — Theresa May (@theresa_may) January 7, 2019 For the time being, there is only…

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