I know what you mean. Unemployment is bad enough and a horrible experience, especially after working for years - and then you have to worry about how to survive!
Trying to look for another job in a recession is no easy task (looking for a job is full time work in itself!)
Atleast we are not like America, as in those who have become unemployed (which has hit 1.9miilion) have also lost their health cover too, because it usually comes in a package. Therefore, those in an accident, normally go bankrupt because they really cannot afford to pay the expense of medical bills.