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Can a lone parent from the old EU states claims benefits?

Hi all,
Please can someone clarify this issue for me?
My friend was thrown out by her ex boyfriend for a really stupid argument.
Child not his. She is a lone parent. Joint claim IS when was living with her ex, I think she was receiving child benefit.
Was told to make a separate claim but not sure if entitled as she has been in this country for less than one year. No previous job in UK.
She is now temporarily in a friend’s house.
Was told to rent privately. Is she entitled to benefits , above all, housing benefits? She is from one of the old EU states.

Thanx in advance
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  • mcc28_x
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    She will be subject to Habitual residency test, will have to satisfy the criteria to claim an income based benefit.
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