PIP claims for anxiety and depression rise 108% since 2021 across Britain
Claims for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) linked to mixed anxiety and depressive disorder have risen sharply across Britain, increasing by 108 per cent since 2021. The growth matters because psychiatric conditions now make up about 39 per cent of PIP claims in England and Wales, prompting debate over eligibility, public spending and whether the system distinguishes adequately between levels of need.
Wales has the highest rate, with 13.1 claims per 1,000 residents, while Yorkshire and the Humber, the North East and North West also record high levels. Claims remain below average in the South East and South West, although autism-related claims are particularly concentrated in some affluent areas; analysts suggest differences in diagnosis access and support may help explain the regional variations.
- PIP claims for mixed anxiety and depression have risen 108 per cent since 2021.
- Wales has the highest claim rate at 13.1 per 1,000 residents.
- Psychiatric conditions account for roughly 39 per cent of PIP claims.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Map reveals areas of the UK where Britons are too depressed to work – as mental health benefit claims rocket 100 per cent in five years”.