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There are approximately 43 million people of working-age in the UK of which 4.4 million are now claiming sickness or incapacity benefit. EU statistics show that around 10‑15% of the European working‑age population is unable to work due to a mental‑health condition. Why is Streeting ordering a review when UK stats are in line with the European average? #mentalhealth #benefits #incapacitybenefit https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/dec/03/wes-streeting-orders-review-of-mental-health-diagnoses-as-benefit-claims-soar