Do you think people should or should not be able to claim disability benefits for conditions such as anxiety or depression?

Do you think people should or should not be able to claim disability benefits for conditions such as anxiety or depression? Published on 11 July 2025 → Survey conducted on 11 July 2025 on 7792 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Should always be able to

12%

Should mostly be able to, with some exceptions

25%

Should mostly not be able to, with some exceptions

38%

Should never be able to

15%

Don't know

10%

Should always be able to

12%

Should mostly be able to, with some exceptions

25%

Should mostly not be able to, with some exceptions

38%

Should never be able to

15%

Don't know

10%

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