Fascinating long-read that parallels US experiences: Blackpool with increasing antidepressant use, mental health problems and citizens struggle to negotiate burdens associated with benefit-claiming.
As with US SSDI, being classified as too unwell to work has replaced traditional welfare. But thats an ambiguous category; lots of denials that are then subsequently overturned when claimants get some help from local charities. 
State wants proof of incapacity, but its inherently hard to provide; claimants want to keep benefits. The result: too much time and energy spent negotiating the #administrativeburdens around benefits, not enough on providing help to get their lives back in order (h/t @abwhitford)
