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Spongers, Scroungers and Scum. These are just three of the many words used by the tabloids in describing the 2.7 million people on incapacity benefits. Recent figures show that 1.2 million of the 2.7 million people on incapacity benefits are unable to work due to mental health problems. The rising number of claimants who suffer from mental disorders is a reflection of a service-dominated economy.