I don't personally consider that to be abuse because welfare is set at such a low level that I don't begrudge anyone who is completely (or largely) reliant upon

I don't personally consider that to be abuse because welfare is set at such a low level that I don't begrudge anyone who is completely (or largely) reliant upon it. Abuse, to me, would be a wealthy person claiming benefits when they don't need them. To elaborate a little - let's imagine welfare gives ~6000GBP a year equivalent, and any job this person can hope to get gives ~10000GBP a year equivalent. I think if we want them to work, then they should be offered more by employers, not less in welfare. Essentially, giving them negotiating power, rather than saying 'work for BigMegaCorp for $5 an hour or starve'.