'Worrying amount of young people are claiming health benefits that limit their opportunities in society'

Far too many young people are missing out on opportunity before their working lives have even begun says ministers.

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The number of young people who are not in education, employment or training remains persistently high, and there is a worrying rise in the number of young people claiming health and disability benefits which risks limiting their life chances and holding back their living standards.

The review will make practical recommendations to help young people with health conditions access work, training or educationensuring they are supported to thrive, not sidelined.

It will complement the Timms Review by focusing specifically on the link between youth mental health, economic inactivity and benefit system.