But critics of the system argue that the rise in disability and incapacity claimants owes more to broadening definitions of disability – and especially to an increase in people claiming benefits for mental health conditions.
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The Week UK,
TheWeek,
4 Oct. 2026
Get all communication in writing, said Burg, who advises claimants to talk to insurance adjusters via email or letter, not over the phone.
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