What has been driving the rise in disability benefit claims?

The rise in disability benefit claims, driven by factors like mental health conditions, has led to about three million working-age adults in England and Wales claiming these benefits. Claimants are assessed for Personal Independence Payment (Pip) based on their ability to perform daily tasks. The increase in claims may be influenced by various factors such as rising mental health issues, a better understanding of the benefits system, and the increasing state pension age. Though the government plans reforms to Pip, the impact on claimants and the overall welfare bill remains uncertain.