UK KIDS' DISABILITIES UP 40%

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At a highest-end dermatologist's flash rooms in Hawke's Bay yesterday, on the subject of the WHO and Monkeypox the pretty nurse was emphatic. She was quite sure New Zealanders wouldn't be the walk-over for the next Jab that they were for Jacinda Ardern and her Covid hoax - maybe because her brother-in-law's just had a heart attack. "He's only 41!" she said.   

A heart attack at that age is one thing; disabilities in children are another. Autism and ADHD, for example, have surged 40% in the UK since the halcyon pre-Covid days and there's no reason to believe New Zealand's statistics are any better. ADHD may well be a money-maker for Big Pharma but something's causing it, and it will cost this country dearly.

"The UK is toast." After the Southport stabbings and the anti-immigration riots, with the ballooning costs of UK healthcare predicted to outstrip growth in GDP, one gets the sense of this tweet on X. Like once-Great Britain, New Zealand has its racial tensions, but built-in - vide the malcontents of Te Pati Maori  - and an economy already staggering under the weight of its health burdens. 

But unlike the UK, New Zealand has legalised euthanasia, and by far the most common ground for "assisted suicide" is disability. As disability rights group Not Dead Yet put it, “There are endless ways of telling disabled people time and time again that their life has no value.” Yet another Davos means to achieve depopulation? Just saying ...

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There has been a sharp increase in disability claims for children, which has raised concerns among experts. Between January 2021 and June 2023, disability claims surged by 15%, the fastest increase on record. A significant factor contributing to this rise is believed to be long COVID, which has led to persistent symptoms that qualify as disabilities. This trend is concerning as it impacts labor force participation and raises questions about the long-term effects of COVID-19 on children’s health and future workforce readiness​ (Foundation for Economic Education).

 

In a dramatic shift, the number of parents claiming disability benefits for children diagnosed with developmental disorders such as autism and ADHD has surged by nearly 40 percent since the pre-pandemic days. The latest figures paint a startling picture of this upward trend.

 

Today, over 730,000 children under the age of 18 are recipients of Disability Living Allowance (DLA), a crucial lifeline for parents navigating the challenges of caring for children with disabilities. This marks a significant leap from the 534,000 claimants recorded in November 2019, as detailed in fresh statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

 

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Boys Take the Lead in Claims

The data reveals a glaring disparity: boys are twice as likely to be the subject of a DLA claim as girls, with ADHD diagnoses driving a stark gender gap—three times more common among males under 18 than their female counterparts.

 

This imbalance is further highlighted by the financial support DLA provides, with annual payments nearing £3,800 for children with common mental health conditions. For those grappling with severe disabilities, the benefit can climb to a hefty £9,500 per year, offering much-needed relief to struggling families.

 

The Overdiagnosis Debate: Real or Overstated?

 

The surge in claims has ignited a heated debate among experts. Some voice concerns that the rise in autism and ADHD diagnoses might be less about an actual increase in cases and more about overdiagnosis, particularly in a climate where parents are feeling the pinch of the cost of living crisis. Yet, despite these reservations, the number of children labeled as disabled continues to swell, now encompassing one in nine kids across the UK. However, not all parents navigate the DLA claim process successfully.

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Dr. Damian Wilde, a seasoned NHS psychologist, has previously questioned the broad classification of ADHD, arguing that while the condition undoubtedly causes real distress, it may not fit the conventional definition of an illness. Contrarily, other experts insist that the rising numbers of autism and ADHD cases are genuine, possibly linked to environmental factors. A 2024 study in Nature Communications underscored this by showing that prenatal exposure to chemicals like BPA could heighten the risk of autism in boys.

 

Lockdowns Leave a Lasting Mark

 

Since the lockdown era, DLA claims for children with “behavioral disorders” have more than doubled, soaring to 182,000. Meanwhile, claims linked to ADHD diagnoses have jumped by 20 percent, reaching 72,500. The mental health toll of the pandemic—exacerbated by school closures and other restrictive measures—seems to have left a lasting impact. Yet, even before the pandemic, the number of children identified as disabled had been on a steady incline since the early 2000s.

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Looking ahead, DWP forecasts suggest that the number of children receiving DLA could approach one million by the close of this decade, translating to about one in every fourteen children. Such projections signal more than a doubling of pre-2020 figures and raise red flags about the sustainability of the current benefits system. 

 

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A Looming Financial Burden

 

As the costs of disability payments spiral, forecasts indicate the bill could hit an eye-watering £100 billion by decade’s end. The government, grappling with this looming financial burden, faces tough choices. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has already hinted at “difficult decisions” in the forthcoming Autumn budget, driven by a pressing need to fill a £20 billion hole in public finances. This follows Labour’s unexpected decision to rescind winter fuel payments for pensioners not on Pension Credit, stirring further controversy.

Against the backdrop of a broader economic slump—where 9.5 million adults are out of the workforce—the pressure mounts. This group, a mix of the disabled and others who have stepped away from work for various reasons, underscores the complexities of the current economic landscape. The previous government had pledged to overhaul the welfare system, including tightening assessments and clamping down on fraud. However, it remains to be seen whether the new administration will carry forward these plans.

 

The rapidly escalating costs tied to disability benefits, projected to outpace GDP growth in the coming years, highlight an urgent need for reform. As the UK navigates this precarious path, the future of disability benefits looms as a critical and contentious issue.

 

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Major Points

• Disability claims for children with developmental disorders like autism and ADHD have surged by nearly 40% since pre-pandemic times.

• Over 730,000 children under 18 now receive Disability Living Allowance (DLA), up from 534,000 in 2019.
• Boys are significantly more likely than girls to be claimed for, especially in cases of ADHD.
• Debate arises over whether the rise in diagnoses is due to overdiagnosis or genuine increases, with environmental factors being considered.
• The cost of disability benefits is projected to reach £100 billion by the end of the decade, prompting urgent discussions about sustainability.https://summarynews.whatfinger.com/2024/08/14/sharp-increase-in-disability-claims-for-children-raises-concerns/?fbclid=IwY2xjawEtKD5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHduvd7AC0rzvewEHiFwmI9FRYKUOga5PJLjWK7Zt3BxmbDOJdyl3KhYomQ_aem_tgq5FuKvOmR8yg1Q5t9C0Q

Al Santana – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News

 

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