Gordon Moody has signed a funding agreement with NHS England that secures continued funding for its specialist gambling harm treatment and recovery services in England.
The charity said the deal allows it to keep supporting people and families affected by gambling-related harm as the national treatment system continues to develop. Neither the value of the agreement nor its duration was specified.
Jon Murray, CEO of Gordon Moody, said: "This agreement represents an important milestone for Gordon Moody and more importantly, for the individuals and families who rely on specialist support. It provides a strong foundation for us to continue delivering evidence-based treatment, strengthening our services and ensuring more people can access the help they need, when they need it most."
He added that the organisation intends to keep working with NHS England and other partners across the treatment system so people can access support when they need it, and said the agreement provides an opportunity to expand access to treatment.
Claire Arnold, Chair of Trustees at Gordon Moody, said: "This agreement provides an important platform for Gordon Moody as we enter the next phase of our development."
Gordon Moody has provided specialist residential treatment for gambling harm in the UK for more than 50 years. The charity said it has spent recent months restructuring its services, staffing and infrastructure, although it did not provide further details about the process or what prompted it.
Under the new arrangement, Gordon Moody said it will continue coordinating with NHS England, treatment providers and commissioners as part of the wider system for treating gambling harm in England.
Earlier this year, Gordon Moody launched a research project with the University of Birmingham to examine how hormonal changes and menstrual cycles may influence gambling behaviour
