Rise of 'Sickfluencers' Sparks Debate Over £69k-A-Year Disability Benefits for Self-Diagnosed Mental Health Conditions
2025-01-20
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The Access to Work scheme has sparked controversy as individuals with self-diagnosed mental health conditions, such as ADHD, claim benefits of up to £69,000 per year. This scheme provides free services and items, including noise-cancelling headphones, Apple smartwatches, and work coaches, to help individuals with disabilities. With the increasing trend of 'sickfluencers' on social media, there is growing concern over the legitimacy of these claims and the potential for abuse of the system. Mental health awareness and disability support are crucial, but so is ensuring that benefits are allocated to those who truly need them, amidst the rising discussion on mental health conditions and disability benefits scheme.
