It’s been reported that so called ADHD ‘sickfluencers’ or rather, ‘sick influencers’ has supposedly driven a surge in the number of people with self-diagnosed mental health conditions, who are using a £69,000-a year disability benefits scheme. It’s also been reported that the Department of Work and Pensions is increasingly concerned at the rising costs, as around a third of all demand is now led by people claiming financial support for mental health conditions.
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00:00It's been reported that so-called ADHD sickfluences or rather sick influencers have supposedly
00:06driven a surge in the number of people with self-diagnosed mental health conditions who
00:12are using a £69,000 a year disability benefits scheme.
00:16It's also been reported that the Department of Work and Pensions is increasingly concerned
00:22at the rising costs as around a third of all demand is now led by people claiming financial
00:27support for mental health conditions.
00:30The rise in people using the Access to Work scheme comes following an increase in advice
00:36from influencers discussing the scheme online, since dozens of users online have posted videos
00:44showcasing the benefits of the Access to Work scheme.
00:47A DWP spokesperson said Access to Work is aimed at helping disabled people overcome
00:52barriers within the workplace and while we cannot comment on specific cases, any support
00:57provided is vetted by trained staff to ensure it is appropriate and proportionate.
01:02But what do you think?