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If I lived under that system - as expressed at its most simple - I would definitely be looking for some work sooner rather than later.
I couldn't live on that amount because of my rent - if you factor that in I receive more monthly from this Government. But I am pretty much on the breadline - I use little to no electricity for example (no TV, radio, hairdryer, fridge, heating) and rely on help from friends and family for public transport to my many and varied appointments.

But if I could "top-up" with a couple of hours a week paid employment, in something unthreatening and not people-facing, without losing my ability to pay my rent, it would mean I was back in gainful employment far sooner. As it is, I'm going to have to start with volunteering and then jump straight into at least part-time work (approx 15 hours). Which seems a long way away at present.