Benefits calculators

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Independent and free

You can use an independent, free and anonymous benefits calculator to check what you could be entitled to. This will give you an estimate of:

• The benefits you could get
• How much your benefit payments could be
• How your benefits will be affected if you start work or increase your hours
• How your benefits will be affected if your circumstances change – for example, if you have a child or move in with your partner

Calculators

For information on income-related benefits, contribution-based benefits, Universal Credit, tax credits, Council Tax Reduction and Carer’s Allowance use:

• Policy in Practice better off calculator
• Entitled to benefits calculator
• Turn2us benefits calculator

You can also check with a local benefits adviser to find out what you could be entitled to.

What you’ll need

You’ll need accurate information about your:

• Savings
• Income, including your partner’s (from payslips, for example)
• Existing benefits and pensions (including anyone living with you)
• Outgoings (such as rent, mortgage, childcare payments)
• Council tax bill

Who cannot use them

You cannot use the calculators if you’re under 18, and they will not give accurate results if you’re:

• A prisoner
• A student
• Not a British or Irish citizen
• On strike
• Living outside the UK
• Living permanently in residential care or a nursing home