GamCare has appointed Tim Hodgetts as its new Director of Clinical Operations, effective from August 2024.
As Clinical Operations Director, Hodgetts will work closely with the leadership team of the gambling support charity, taking responsibility for strategic oversight and all operational management of its clinical and support services.
GamCare’s clinical and support services includes the National Gambling Helpline and online support, regional treatment services, as well as prevention and education programmes.
“I’m delighted to be joining GamCare and supporting the team to deliver its priorities,” commented Hodgetts on his new role.
“The opportunity to lead and support the organisation to continue delivering high-quality, personalised, support services, including the National Gambling Helpline – outstanding of its kind – that ensure the best possible outcomes for people experiencing gambling harm, is why I was attracted to the role.
“I’m excited to work closely with existing partners, the NHS, and government, and to establish new relationships to help shape the future of prevention, education and treatment within the gambling harms space.”
Bringing over 22 years of health and social care experience to the gambling support charity, Hodgetts previously held senior leadership positions at the NHS.
Most recently, he was responsible for managing and leading Dorset County healthcare services – integrating health, social care services and voluntary organisations to align with the National NHS objectives.
As Deputy Director for Integrated Care Services with Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust, Hodgetts was responsible for all aspects of quality improvement and monitoring, risk management safeguarding, as well as financial and performance management.
He also helped to transform its urgent care services to become the best-performing in the country.
Margot Daly, Chair at GamCare, noted: “I am delighted to welcome Tim, whose significant expertise, knowledge, and insights will be invaluable to the clinical leadership of the GamCare team. I look forward to making further senior appointments in due course.”
Last month, following the publication of its ‘Business banking, debt and gambling harm’ report, GamCare updated its guidance to the British banking sector on highlighting and preventing gambling-related financial harms impacting their clients’ businesses.