The first NHS clinic for compulsive gamblers has been launched in London.

Running for a 12-month trial period, the National Problem Gambling Clinic will use motivational interviewing and behavioural therapy techniques alongside debt management.

More than 250,000 people in the UK are classed as problem gamblers.

There are support groups for compulsive gamblers across the UK. Find one on your patch and see if numbers are rising or falling.

Perhaps your local group is using pioneering methods to help gamblers beat the habit.