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ADHD and autism benefit claims soar fastest among in England's wealthiest areas, analysis shows

Daily Mail Health · 22 September 2026 at 00:01

ADHD and autism benefit claims soar fastest among in England's wealthiest areas, analysis shows

Young people in some of England's most affluent areas are increasingly claiming disability benefits for ADHD and autism, new analysis reveals.

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ADHD and autism benefit claims soar fastest among in England's wealthiest areas, analysis shows

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