The UK is projected to see a significant increase in the number of children receiving disability benefits, with estimates suggesting that over 1.03 million will be claiming support by 2027. This marks a sharp rise from the current figure of around 900,000, with the Department for Work and Pensions indicating that this milestone will be reached much sooner than previously anticipated.
The rapid increase in claims is largely attributed to a rise in behavioural disorders, which have quadrupled since before the pandemic. This shift highlights a concerning trend where children are increasingly being pushed into welfare systems rather than receiving early support through family and community re
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