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GamCare brings in former NHS director to lead clinical operations

12th July 2024 5:19 am GMT

British gambling support charity GamCare has appointed Tim Hodgetts as its new director of clinical operations.

Brings over 22 years of experience across health and social care, Hodgetts will have responsibility for the strategic oversight and operational management of GamCare’s clinical and support services, include the National Gambling Helpline, online support, regional treatment services and GamCare’s range of prevention and education programmes.

He moves to the charity after a lengthy career in the health and social care sector, most recently serving as deputy director for the Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust, a role he held since January 2020.

Prior to this role, Hodgetts spent six years as the deputy director of nursing, quality and patient safety for the NHS between May 2017 and August 2023.

“I am delighted to welcome Tim, whose significant expertise, knowledge, and insights will be invaluable to the clinical leadership of the GamCare team,"isaid GamCare chair Margot Daly. "I look forward to making further senior appointments in due course."

Commenting on his role, Hodgetts said: “I’m delighted to be joining GamCare and supporting the team to deliver its priorities.

"The opportunity to lead and support the organisation to continue delivering high-quality, personalised support services, including the National Gambling Helpline, an outstanding of its kind that ensures the best possible outcomes for people experiencing gambling harm, is why I was attracted to the role.”