Young people’s Pip claims for ADHD and autism ‘rising fastest in affluent areas’

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Research in England shows that claims for disability benefits related to ADHD and autism among young people have risen fastest in affluent areas, likely due to quicker private diagnoses. Despite higher proportional claims in deprived areas traditionally, this trend reflects shifting access patterns post-pandemic.

Experts say trend across England probably reflects swifter access to diagnoses as wealthier families go private Some of the most affluent areas of England have had the sharpest rises in the proportion of young people claiming disability benefits for ADHD and autism since the pandemic, according to new research. Claims for the personal independence payment (Pip) benefit for these health conditions were typically proportionally far higher in deprived areas with higher rates of poverty, low educational outcomes and insecure employment. Continue reading...