ADHD and autism PIP claims rise fastest in England's wealthier areas

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 22 Sept, 14:50

Disability benefit claims for ADHD and autism are rising fastest in affluent areas of England, new research shows.

The sharpest increases in personal independence payment claims for ADHD and autism among young people have occurred in some of England's most affluent areas. Experts suggest this likely reflects wealthier families having swifter access to private diagnoses and better ability to navigate the benefits system. PIP recipient rates for these conditions were higher among people of white ethnicity than other ethnicities.

How it is being reported

• ADHD map of England reveals regions where benefit claims for 'over-diagnosed' condition are soaring - as study shows wealthy areas are seeing fastest riseDaily Mail · 22 Sept, 11:55
• ADHD and autism benefit claims soar fastest among in England's wealthiest areas, analysis showsDaily Mail · 22 Sept, 00:28
• Young people’s Pip claims for ADHD and autism ‘rising fastest in affluent areas’The Guardian · 22 Sept, 00:01
• ADHD and autism PIP claims soaring among teens in richest areas of the UKThe Independent · 22 Sept, 00:01

In this story: Nuffield Trust · England

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