Emergency Benefit : Contents
Domestic circumstances
A client's domestic circumstances may prevent them from earning a sufficient livelihood to support themselves (and any dependent family). Generally, this is due to caring responsibilities.
There may be other reasons and these will need to be determined before a decision can be made on the equivalent benefit.
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Note when a client has made a choice that has restricted their ability to earn a sufficient livelihood, you will need to consider the client's ability to change their circumstances to alleviate their hardship and whether payment of Emergency Benefit is justified.
