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Based on 398 reviews, last reviewed 19th Aug 2025
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Brilliant affordability assessment tool We use the calculator to form our affordability assessments decisions for DHP and DCTR applications, we are extending these assessments to our Discret... Read more Reviewed on: 16th July 2025
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i find its time consuming / unfriendly / completely... i find its time consuming / unfriendly / completely useless compared to our old calculator. ETC ETC Reviewed on: 19th August 2025
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The Better Off Calculator is a tool that quickly calculates your benefit entitlement and shows you what money you may be missing out on. It shows you what steps you can take to strengthen your finances with a focus on actionable advice.

You can use the free calculator to see what help you are eligible for, and see clearly how changes in earnings or hours will impact your income.

If you're an advisor you can get more features in our professional calculator so that you can work out the exact amount of next Universal Credit payments, and create personalised action plans and smart budgets for customers.

With the Better Off Calculator you don’t need to be a policy expert to understand what changes to the welfare system mean for you.

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i find its time consuming / unfriendly / completely...

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i find its time consuming / unfriendly / completely useless compared to our old calculator. ETC ETC Reviewed on: 19th August 2025
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vj

Brilliant affordability assessment tool

4
We use the calculator to form our affordability assessments decisions for DHP and DCTR applications, we are extending these assessments to our Discretionary funding administered by MKCC as well as forming the basis for moves out of temporary accommodation. Reviewed on: 16th July 2025
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Donna E

life changes

5
i use the boc in my work every single day it is such a good tool to show how my clients income will increase and i can do it for some may different scenarios adding on travel and food costs so they can see what they will be actually taking home after deductions... this gives them more motivation to find suitable job roles. it gives them ideas as to what life can be like with the income change and also shows that for many especially with families that benefits dont always come to a stop. showing them that if they made the right change they can go on holiday, they can afford to learn to drive, they can go out with mates more often how it can be life changing for them Reviewed on: 12th July 2025
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Highly recommended tool, to understand circumstances

4
Whilst working as an Employment Advisor, I would recommend this tool to all my participants. Nearly all of my participants found this tool extremely useful, as those that were really struggling found that they were entitled to other benefits. This also really helped those who wanted to change their circumstances by being able to understand what effect it would have on their Universal credit. I found that this tool really helped individuals to make decisions, and feel more confident as one of the biggest worries for some was not getting financial support once they start work. Reviewed on: 11th July 2025
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Rim

Helping me show participants what they are missing

5
I have found that using this tool has been extremely helpful for me in illustrating to participants the benefits of being in reliable work. I have been able to visually illustrate the benefits of working and bring to life how different their lives could be Reviewed on: 11th July 2025
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A hassle free tool. (who would have thought it)

5
We have been using PIP calculator for several years and it consistently provides accurate results. Also being based in Scotland we have found their customer care in relation to Scottish specific benefits to be first rate. Reviewed on: 11th July 2025
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The Better of Calculator has been a game changer!!!!

5
The Better of Calculator has been a game changer when using this in my previous role as an Employment Advisor Manager, when discussing the benefits and reasons it was able to create a better narrative to the person receiving the information Reviewed on: 11th July 2025
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I use the calculator multiple times daily in my role...

5
I use the calculator multiple times daily in my role as a welfare benefit advisor for a large housing association and it's an essential part of my toolkit to help and advise vulnerable customers to maximise their income and get them the support they need. Reviewed on: 11th July 2025
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Nicola

A Game Changer in Supporting individuals

5
I use Policy in Practice every day in my work, and it makes everything so much easier. My main role involves working with individuals who are currently homeless and want to move into a home through the housing association I work for. It allows me to see how much support they qualify for and helps me budget with them for when they eventually secure a home with us. It's even useful for personal budgeting for myself, family, and friends. Thanks to Policy in Practice, I've been able to support many people. Reviewed on: 11th July 2025
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Amazing feature to use to understand how a person ca...

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Amazing feature to use to understand how a person can improve their finances in so many departments of their life. Reviewed on: 11th July 2025
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