Topic
Welfare Reform
ADHD is not being overdiagnosed, major Government report set to find
A landmark UK Government review is set to conclude that ADHD and autism are not widely overdiagnosed across the country, according to The i Paper.
ADHD and anxiety benefit claimants face cuts for job support
Unemployed young people with conditions like ADHD and anxiety face sweeping welfare overhauls that could replace benefit payments with employment support.
DWP confirms PIP mobility changes await comprehensive review
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that structural adjustments to Personal Independence Payment policies will remain frozen until a full review concludes next year.
Burnham government to top up benefits for parents of apprentices
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is introducing a universal credit top-up for families whose 16- or 17-year-old children leave education for an apprenticeship. The policy aims to offset child benefit losses and tackle rising youth unemployment.