I found the actual study here: https://files-uk-prod.cms.commerce.dynamics.com/cms/api/dkstxzlwrj/binary/MH3jvX https://files-uk-prod.cms.commerce.dynamics.com

I found the actual study here: https://files-uk-prod.cms.commerce.dynamics.com/cms/api/dkstxzlwrj/binary/MH3jvX https://files-uk-prod.cms.commerce.dynamics.com/cms/api/dkst... If I'm reading it right, long term sick is self reported and comes with benefits. Not sure if the same applies in the UK, but in the US as welfare benefits were cut there was a large rise in those on disability because that was the only way to get government benefits.