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Orphans Benefit or Unsupported Childs Benefit child turns 14 years of age

Where a client has been granted Emergency Benefit equivalent to Jobseeker Support and is caring for a child for whom Orphan's Benefit or Unsupported Child's Benefit is being paid, and that child reaches the age of 14 years, the client's eligibility to Emergency Benefit should be reviewed, as they may now be eligible for a main benefit.