There will always be people abusing any system but it shouldn't ruin it for everyone who is genuinely in need of those systems
I’m not sure but I feel like it’s getting less common. Ive personally never known anyone on benefits, even when I was younger growing up in one of the most deprived areas of England. Obviously not included child tax credit (I think that’s its name) which every parent is entitled to. It’s there for the people that need it but I do think it needs to be monitored more to encourage those who no longer need it back into the workforce to make room for other. I know after the nhs it’s the largest chunk of my tax breakdown statement annually.
Because the economy, health care system and jobs are terrible right now and sometimes people don't have a choice