Young people’s Pip claims for ADHD and autism ‘rising fastest in affluent areas’
Obtaining a clinical diagnosis is likely to increase the chances of a successful Pip claim. Photograph: Johner RF/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenObtaining a clinical diagnosis is likely to increase the chances of a successful Pip claim. There is no evidence of similar trends in learning disability, depression, anxiety or physical conditions.
- ▪Obtaining a clinical diagnosis is likely to increase the chances of a successful Pip claim.
- ▪Photograph: Johner RF/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenObtaining a clinical diagnosis is likely to increase the chances of a successful Pip claim.
- ▪There is no evidence of similar trends in learning disability, depression, anxiety or physical conditions.
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Obtaining a clinical diagnosis is likely to increase the chances of a successful Pip claim. Photograph: Johner RF/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenObtaining a clinical diagnosis is likely to increase the chances of a successful Pip claim. Photograph: Johner RF/Getty ImagesSocietyYoung people’s Pip claims for ADHD and autism ‘rising fastest in affluent areas’Experts say trend across England probably reflects swifter access to diagnoses as wealthier families go privatePatrick Butler and Will ParmanMon 21 Sep 2026 19.01 EDTLast modified on Mon 21 Sep 2026 19.02 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleSome 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…
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