It is true that one of the greatest measures of a functional society is how it cares for its most vulnerable citizens. The concept of welfare isn't one to take lightly as there are a significant number of people who face temporary or sometimes even permanent disadvantages and need direct, continuous intervention.
That said, there is also the tendency for abuse as with most beneficial systems. There will be those who have identified the loopholes and choose to ride on it for their own benefits. The worrying part is that allowing such misuse to fester will see a continuous decline in the substance of the system itself.
Speaking from a personal note I do believe that every individual should strive towards independence, unless constrained by a handicap. Circumstances where able bodied and fit individuals simply opt out of meaningfully contributing to society will create resentment among the working class who fund such systems.
More importantly is the sense of value and worth that comes from independence. I have the utomost respect for those who have built to the extent that they becomes employers of labour and contribute massively to the operations of their societies and communities.
There is nothing wrong with getting help for a while, regardless of how long it takes. It is however important that we eventually find our feet to enable the truly vulnerable continue to benefit.