Labour MP Calls for PIP Benefits to Be Scrapped for Mild ADHD and Anxiety Cases Monday, July 13, 2026 labour pip dwp adhd anxiety benefits disability work reform mentalhealth A Labour MP has openly challenged the current Personal Independence Payment (PIP) system, stating that people with mild ADHD and anxiety should not automatically receive benefits. Sojan Joseph emphasized the need for the … Read More
DWP Urged to Tighten PIP Eligibility for ADHD, Autism, Depression, and Anxiety Tuesday, July 7, 2026 dwp pip adhd autism depression anxiety welfare reform youth disability The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) faces mounting pressure to tighten eligibility criteria for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claims related to ADHD, autism, depression, and anxiety. Recent data reveals that over … Read More
‘More rigorous’ testing proposed for DWP PIP claimants diagnosed with a single health condition Tuesday, July 7, 2026 pip adhd dwp welfare disability benefits assessment timms government diagnosis Claims for ADHD disability benefits have surged dramatically under the current Labour government, with over 100,000 individuals now receiving Personal Independence Payment (PIP). The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) … Read More
DWP Urged to Cut Benefits for Minor Mental Health Conditions Amid Rising PIP Claims Tuesday, June 9, 2026 pip benefits mentalhealth apprenticeships dwp welfare youth autism adhd unemployment Labour is facing increasing pressure to reform the benefits system by restricting payments for minor mental health conditions and boosting apprenticeships to address a growing crisis. Data reveals that the number of 16 to … Read More
Calls Mount to End Non Means-Tested Disability Payments for ADHD and Autism Diagnoses Tuesday, June 9, 2026 adhd autism disability diagnosis benefits children dwp gps welfare behaviour A new poll of 1,000 general practitioners (GPs) reveals growing concern that diagnoses of ADHD and autism are being applied too readily to children, coinciding with a significant rise in Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) … Read More
Blue Badge Rule Change Could Affect Drivers with Common Hidden Conditions Thursday, May 21, 2026 bluebadge disability adhd hiddendisabilities transport accessibility enforcement localauthorities parking healthcare The Labour government has been cautioned against automatically awarding Blue Badges to drivers with ADHD, as Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander raises concerns about the scheme’s potential exploitation. The number of Blue … Read More