Tag: Mental Health
Benefits demand could be linked to worsening ‘deaths of despair’ new study finds
A new report found a ‘strong link’ between these deaths, mental health and the potential demand on the welfare system …
DWP asks disability claimants for in-person assessment in just one in 50 cases
The vast majority of PIP assessments are now taking place remotely while the DWP struggles under a mountain of applications …
Brits warned as spreading condition affecting young people earning above minimum wage
New research has revealed a growing mental phenomena sweeping the UK, which may only affect those with a certain income …
DWP benefits bill soars as one in four now disabled as workplace checks loom
The new Labour government announced efforts to tame the rise in the benefits bill in the Budget …