Collectivism is an approach believes that society is responsible for all its citizens. Therefore government has an responsibility to provide care and support for the vulnerable and services such as education and health for citizens. Even when someone is responsible for the situation they are in, for example collectivist argue that poor life chances leads to smoking, drinking too much or eating a poor diet.

The welfare state makes sure vulnerable people in the UK can get benefits. For example if someone is homeless or even if they cant buy or rent a house because of economic circumstances the government can provide them with a council house, there is also jobseekers allowance for those who cant get a job, people with illness or other health