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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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Best calculator for UC & Legacy Benefits

5
I use the housing benefit/universal credit calculator all the time, It is a fabulous tool and makes my role so much easier. You continually update it, making it easier ans easier to use. You always take onboard comments and suggestions. Reviewed on: 11th July 2025
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Sue Evanson

I have used this several times and it is a great too...

5
I have used this several times and it is a great tool to have Reviewed on: 11th July 2025
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P Rooney

A great tool - easy to use

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Its a great tool - easy to use, gives advisors more confidence when they are advising people of their situation financially as they move into work Reviewed on: 11th July 2025
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Jemma

I use this all the time in my job at a Housing Assoc...

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I use this all the time in my job at a Housing Association with regards to prospective tenants and have a positive experience every time. I also use it to create 'what if' scenarios as and when required and have also referred personal friends to use it. I must also say that the Customer Service has been excellent when needed - highly responsive and quick turnaround times, Reviewed on: 10th July 2025
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Michelle D

Excellent Product

5
Use the calculator to check affordability for future customers seeing if property is affordable Reviewed on: 10th July 2025
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Caron G

PP provide excellent service for the product and are...

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PP provide excellent service for the product and are always on hand when needed Reviewed on: 10th July 2025
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saheed

The policy in practice calculator is useful and easy...

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The policy in practice calculator is useful and easy to use, I find it has helped me and other people understand the breakdown of their potential or current claim and is user friendly. Reviewed on: 10th July 2025
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Affordability assessment

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I haven't used it in a while but when I have it has been good. Reviewed on: 23rd June 2025
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Really informative training course provided by polic...

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Really informative training course provided by policy in practice which encouraged me to use their systems. The better off calculator is thorough and my preferred option Reviewed on: 17th June 2025
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Janet M

Great tool to recommend to customers

5
As a housing officer for LBBD , this is a very useful tool for me to recommend to my customers struggling financially Reviewed on: 17th June 2025
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