Increase in ADHD claims strains UK welfare system

bbc.co.uk

ADHD claims for Personal Independent Payments (Pip) have surged by 40% since July 2024, adding to the UK's welfare challenge. Over 100,000 people now claim Pip with ADHD as their main condition, a significant increase contributing to the rising sickness and disability benefits bill. This rise is attributed to better recognition and diagnosis of ADHD, impacting the overall welfare budget which is projected to increase substantially by 2030.


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