Stopping Pip for ADHD or autism would not make big savings, says thinktank

Politics The Guardian By Patrick Butler Social policy editor 14 Oct 2026 23:01 1 min read
Stopping Pip for ADHD or autism would not make big savings, says thinktank

Resolution Foundation says ‘crude changes’ to benefits system would probably make it harder for people to work Banning people with anxiety, ADHD or autism from claiming disability benefits would not deliver major financial savings and would probably make it harder for them to get or stay in a job and participate in society, a leading thinktank has warned. The Resolution Foundation said any proposals to make certain mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions ineligible for personal independe

The Resolution Foundation said any proposals to make certain mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions ineligible for personal independence payments (Pip) would be “crude changes” aimed at hitting unrealistic savings targets.

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