Record number of Brits under 25 lodged PIP claims during Andy Burnham’s first month as PM, shock figures show

1 comment 1 Next A RECORD number of Brits under 25 lodged Personal Independence Payment claims during Andy Burnham’s first month as Prime Minister, figures show. A record 12,042 young people applied for the disability benefit in England and Wales in July, almost 400 a day — or one every four minutes. A whopping 12,042 young people applied for PIP in England and Wales in July Credit: Getty A record number of Brits under 25 lodged PIP claims during Andy Burnham’s first month as Prime Minister Credit: Getty Advertisement It is the highest monthly total on record since PIP was launched in 2013. July’s applications beat the previous high of 11,838, set only four months earlier in March. Sign up for the Money newsletter Thank you! Email address Please provide a valid email. Your info will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy You'll now receive top stories, breaking news, and more, straight to your email. Claims from 16 to 19-year-olds hit a record 5,181, while 20 to 24-year-olds lodged a record 6,861. DWP officials ruled on 10,106 claims from under-25s in July, awarding 3,030 and rejecting 7,073. READ MORE ON PIP GEN SICK Tens of thousands on PIP for anxiety as Gen Z make up over HALF of new claimants MONEY PIP-LINE One in six PIP claimants have NO extra costs — as gov urged to SLASH benefit Autism was the most common reason for an application, with 1,359 young claimants assessed and 566 handed the cash. ADHD followed with 1,159 claims, although just 288 were approved and 870 turned down. Another 1,156 claims were for mixed anxiety and depression , with 542 of those awarded. A further 426 young people claimed for anxiety disorders, 283 for mood disorders and 191 for stress reactions. Advertisement Most read in Money BILL BOOST Full list of energy suppliers giving away free electric blankets and heaters JOBS BOOST British Airways opens applications for 200 early-career roles - how to apply FEEL THE BURN From pensioners to first-time buyers - how will you be hit by the Budget? IN FOR A POUND Poundland stores could be bought by major UK supermarket There were 104 claims for obsessive compulsive disorder and 50 for eating disorders . In total, anxiety, depression and related conditions made up 2,160 claims, with 1,001 successful. Mental health and behavioural disorders made up seven in ten of all PIP awards to under-25s in July. Each young person awarded the top rate of both parts of PIP receives £194.60 a week, more than £10,000 a year. The surge in claims lays bare the scale of the welfare challenge facing the PM, as he and Chancellor John Healey face a £30billion black hole at next week’s Budget. Advertisement Reform UK’s treasury spokesman Robert Jenrick told The Sun: “The old parties have failed young people and left them dependent on benefits . “Reform will give them a leg up by raising the tax-free personal allowance to £15,000 to make work pay again. “Benefits Burnham is going to bankrupt the country unless he tackles this now.” 1 comment 1