"Everybody Seems To Have Something Now!" | The Rise Of Neurodiversity Diagnoses In Wealthy Areas

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The share of young people on disability benefits for ADHD and autism has risen fastest in the most prosperous areas of England, according to new analysis. The proportion of 16 and 17-year-olds claiming personal independence payment (Pip) for these conditions more than tripled in the least-deprived fifth of neighbourhoods over a six-year period, the Nuffield Trust found. The rate rose from 0.8% in 2019 to 2.5% in 2025, the health think tank – which looked at areas by educational and employment outcomes – said. Speaking with Columnist at The Sun David Wooding, Talk's Ian Collins says: "This is the new normal!" #adhd #diagnosis #iancollins #talk Have you got a story? Email tips@talk.tv Click here for more from Talk https://talk.tv If you need any help visit: https://talk.tv/helplines

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