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Benefit Calculator

Benefit Calculator

Check what benefits you could get

We’ve partnered with Policy in Practice to offer a free, easy-to-use benefits calculator.

In just a few simple steps, you can:

  • Find out what benefits you might be entitled to
  • See how much better off you could be in work
  • Understand how changes to your household budget might affect your income

The calculator is suitable for most people living permanently in the UK.

Before you start

To make things quicker and more accurate, it helps to have:

  • Letters from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
  • Recent bank statements
  • Your council tax bill
  • Wage slips (if you’re working)

You can complete the calculator anonymously if you prefer.

Important information

The calculator gives an estimate only. Results depend on the information you enter.

It is not suitable if you are:

  • In hospital
  • Living in residential care
  • On strike
  • In prison


If this applies to you, please visit our advice pages and contact us directly for support.

Want us to check your results?

You can send your calculation to one of our advisers:

  1. Click the “Send to Advisor” button at the top of the calculator
  2. Add your name and contact telephone number in the message box
  3. If you’re an existing client, include your reference number


We aim to respond within 3 working days.

To help us match your details, please include your date of birth and the first line of your address.