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Name: Better Off Calculator
Rating: 4.75 (380 reviews)

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4.75

Based on 380 reviews, last reviewed 17th Jun 2025

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Latest highest rating:

5

Really informative training course provided by polic... Really informative training course provided by policy in practice which encouraged me to use their systems. The better off calculator is thorough and... Read more Reviewed on: 17th June 2025

Latest lowest rating:

2

Its a clunky system that doesn't work very well. Its a clunky system that doesn't work very well. Reviewed on: 22nd May 2025

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Policy in Practice Better Off Calculator reviews (380)

Review of the Policy in Practice, Better Off Calculator:

Good all round

The calculator on the whole works very well, if there are issues there's a handy chat box and the team look at the issue very quickly to rectify it. There are some calculations it refuses to do, but they are extremely complicated situations Reviewed on: 22nd May 2025

it was great very useful and easy to navigate

it was great very useful and easy to navigate Reviewed on: 16th June 2025

Most informative Benefit Calculator and helpful staff

I use the benefit Calculator for my work advising people about their benefit entitlement and it works wonder at giving a breakdown of the award, while also then explaining additional entitlement they might be also entitled to based on their situation. The PiP staff are usually very quick to respond if you have an issue with using the calculator. Reviewed on: 6th June 2025

Its been very good, I have been able to prove differ...

Its been very good, I have been able to prove differences between working and been on benefit to my participants. Reviewed on: 6th June 2025

Better Off Calculator

As part of my role at Maximus, I have gained hands-on experience using the Better Off Calculator to support customers in understanding the financial implications of moving into employment. This tool has been instrumental in helping individuals make informed decisions by providing clear comparisons between their current benefit entitlements and potential earnings from employment. I have used the calculator during one-to-one appointments to: Assess financial outcomes for customers considering job offers or changes in working hours. Demonstrate the impact of employment on benefits such as Universal Credit, Housing Benefit, and Council Tax Reduction. Support budgeting conversations by outlining net income projections and helping customers plan for transitions into work. Build confidence in customers by showing that they would be financially better off in employment, which often helps overcome barriers to work. Reviewed on: 5th June 2025

A great, easy to use tool

I deliver training to my team on this calculator. It is very user friendly and intuitive. Everyone that I train in this tool has favourable things to feedback on it Reviewed on: 5th June 2025

This is a really useful tool

This is a really useful tool when dealing with rough sleepers who may get offers of accommodation. Love the way it tells me what I can apply for to get help with various utilities/grants etc. Really helpful. Reviewed on: 5th June 2025

It is a good experience in general

It is a good experience in general but the number are not corresponding with reality, but not by far. Reviewed on: 5th June 2025

Really Amazing!

We use this at my place of work and it is incredibly helpful for showing people what they could be making. I have also used it myself to see what I could and couldn't claim. I have also recommended it to my friends to help them work out if they could claim anything. overall incredible! Reviewed on: 5th June 2025

Very user friendly.

Very user friendly. It can be very quickly learned by new employees. Reviewed on: 5th June 2025

accuracy

It is a quick and accurate calculator that works with the information provided by the client at that time Reviewed on: 5th June 2025

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