Stopping Pip for ADHD or autism would not make big savings, says thinktank
The Resolution Foundation thinktank has warned that excluding people with ADHD, autism, or mental health conditions from disability benefits would yield minimal savings. The report suggests such reforms would likely hinder employment participation and exacerbate existing dysfunction in the benefits system.
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This analysis challenges proposed welfare reforms, highlighting the potential negative impact on vulnerable populations and the broader labor market.
The number of Pip claimants has gone up rapidly in recent years, particularly among younger people with mental health issues, ADHD or autism. The number of Pip claimants has gone up rapidly in recent years, particularly among younger people with mental health issues, ADHD or autism. Benefits Stopping Pip for ADHD or autism would not make big savings, says thinktank Resolution Foundation says ‘crude changes’ to benefits system would probably make it harder for people to work
Prefer the Guardian on Google Banning people with anxiety, ADHD or autism from claiming disability benefits would not deliver major financial savings and would probably make it harder for them to get or stay in a job and participate in society, a leading thinktank has warned.
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