Nearly half of voters blame Britain's ballooning benefits bill on people claiming false health conditions, new polling shows. A survey by Ipsos in the UK asked Britons what they think are the main causes for a rise in the number of working age people receiving disability and health benefits. The former premier was forced into a humiliating climbdown last summer on his plans to restrict access to disability benefits in England and Wales. Official statistics have revealed how the number of people being paid disability benefits with ADHD has soared by 40 per cent since Labour took power. 'Taxpayers are equally likely to want to ensure the benefits system provides a reliable safety net and delivers good value for the taxpayer, creating a challenge for government to deliver on both fronts.