Crikey, what a load of judgemental replies on here. I merely answered the OP's question with (hopefully) helpful and factual information.
What makes people decide to be judge and jury? We don't even know the full story or circumstances involved, do we?
By the way, my friend has never worked as she has severe dyslexia. Try finding a job with that. She had twins at 18 and their father walked away. (There's a whole other story of injustice to consider - why was she instantly labelled a feckless single parent whereas he's a jack-the-lad and 'blameless' in society's eyes?)
The welfare state is a vital safety net in my view. I've never needed it but I've never resented paying into it either. I've always thought myself very lucky. Anyone, at any time, could suddenly find themselves ill, unemployed or disabled, so I'm glad that it's there!
The whole idea of paying into a 'pot' for pensions is flawed, anyway. There is no reserve. Pensions come from general taxation so, in fact, each generation pays for the one before. The idea of 'fairness' is voiced loudly by those who suspect that they pay more in than they will get back. Do these people resent those who live to a great age? I ask because pensions/pensioners are the biggest drain on the benefits system.