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Young People Make Up Almost a Third of New Anxiety PIP Claims

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Young people aged 16 to 24 make up 30% of those who started claiming Personal Independence Payment for anxiety disorders in the past two years, a Press Association analysis of government figures shows. More than half of these recent claimants in England and Wales are under 35. A psychiatrist warned the data may miss wider conditions, while ministers say a review will reshape the benefit.

By BriefTea Editorial · 19 October 2026 at 10:42

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