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McFadden to Review PIP ADHD, Autism Eligibility, Boost Youth Guarantee

7/8/2026

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Pat McFadden announced a review to tighten PIP eligibility for ADHD and autism, saying the system cannot handle the surge in diagnoses.
100,000 people with ADHD now claim PIP—a 40 % rise since Labour took power—and spending could reach £45 bn by 2031.
The £2.5 bn Youth Guarantee will add work placements, apprenticeships and jobs, while a bursary is being examined to protect the universal credit child element for 16- and 17-year-old apprentices.

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Pat McFadden announced a review to tighten PIP eligibility for ADHD and autism, saying the system cannot handle the surge in diagnoses.
100,000 people with ADHD now claim PIP—a 40 % rise since Labour took power—and spending could reach £45 bn by 2031.
The £2.5 bn Youth Guarantee will add work placements, apprenticeships and jobs, while a bursary is being examined to protect the universal credit child element for 16- and 17-year-old apprentices.