UK welfare system

The UK welfare system provides financial support and services to individuals facing financial hardship, illness, disability, or unemployment. Funded through taxation, it aims to ensure basic living standards, social inclusion, and access to healthcare, housing, and social care. Key components include Universal Credit, which consolidates several benefits, jobseeker’s allowance, disability benefits, and housing support. The system also offers programs like child benefits and pension schemes. Eligibility depends on factors like income, employment status, and needs, with the goal of promoting economic stability and social security across the population.