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Sharp rise in ADHD and autism disability claims in affluent England
Original: https://www. theguardian.com/society/2026/s ep/22/england-affluent-areas-young-people-adhd-autism-pip-claims . "Some of
Some of the most affluent areas of England have seen the sharpest rises in the proportion of young people claiming disability benefits for ADHD and autism, according to a Guardian report. The findings are prompting debate about why wealthier communities are seeing faster growth in personal independence payment claims among the young, with attention on diagnosis rates, awareness and access to support.
Why now: A new Guardian analysis linking rising youth disability benefit claims to affluent areas is drawing attention to changing ADHD and autism diagnosis patterns.
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