The growing sickness benefits bill seems largely the result of the rise in those claiming due to mental health difficulties.
This is partly due to the lack of capacity in the health services to treat patients in a timely manner;
partly to changes in the social experience (linked to a recent shift to information capitalism?);
and partly to better diagnosis of mental health issues.
But one thing is clear: budget cuts are not the solution!
#MentalHealth #politics
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/mar/12/mental-ill-health-is-behind-soaring-disability-benefits-bill-in-england-and-wales-report-says
