To be shocked that over half a million people under the age of 35 are out of work due to long-term sickness

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puncheur · 24/12/2023 16:29

I had no idea. These numbers are extraordinary. 560k people between the ages of 16 and 34 economically inactive due to long term illness.
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/dec/24/500000-under-35s-out-of-work-long-term-illness-uk?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

More than 500,000 under-35s in UK out of work due to long-term illness

Experts link 44% increase in four years to a growing mental health crisis and underinvestment in health services

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/dec/24/500000-under-35s-out-of-work-long-term-illness-uk?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

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Confrontayshunme · 24/12/2023 16:35

I know half a dozen people dealing with POTS and complications from covid, as well as another few with long term mental health problems. They want nothing more than to be well. They feel betrayed by their bodies and minds plus a society that says their value is based on whether they can work or not. It is terribly sad.

AutumnCrow · 24/12/2023 16:34

I wonder how many have back damage from caring work / responsibilities that the NHS refuses to treat?

JanglingJack · 24/12/2023 16:34

35 is quite a high marker for a young person to be fair.
Half a million is a drop in the ocean really when you think of conditions that are out there affect anyone regardless of age.

AppleChristsBirthdayMacchiato · 24/12/2023 16:32

I wonder what percentage is due to Long Covid.

ToBeOrNotToBee · 24/12/2023 16:32

If the NHS wasn't such a state and people could get the help they needed, when they needed to stop things becoming chronic, this wouldn't be such a big thing.

Floopani · 24/12/2023 16:31

Yes, it's shockingly sad that so many young people are dealing with long term illness. Is that what you were getting at?

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