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Based on 400 reviews, last reviewed 25th Sep 2025
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5

Easy to use and comprehensive I have been using the Policy in Practice better off calculator for a number of years. The calculator is easy to use and comprehensive. The I/E exercis... Read more Reviewed on: 25th September 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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Extremely useful

4
very useful and informative at giving the most accurate information for people on benefits or wanting to know if they are receiving the correct benefits. Would like to see AI incorporated into this Reviewed on: 19th June 2024
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Website crashes often, have to open another browser...

3
Website crashes often, have to open another browser to get it working. A lot of the time the results are inaccurate - I understand this is an average, but it often shows results that are hundreds of pounds out. Reviewed on: 18th June 2024
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5
Policy in Practice: Better off Calculator is a great tool to use within my working day. It helps strategise my solutions, and confirm with Clients the exact amount of income. Not only this but it is great for highlighting areas of where people can make changes to their income and can result in significant financial gain. One improvement I think could be made would be an integrated council tax band system from when you input the postcode, as oppose to checking the band on the Gov Website. Reviewed on: 18th June 2024
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William B

I use the calculator in my role as a welfare benefit...

5
I use the calculator in my role as a welfare benefit advisor. it's an incredibly useful tool that helps to identify what benefits a customer could be eligible for, as well as having links and information to assist in applying for them. I can also send a report to customers to peruse in their own time. Reviewed on: 18th June 2024
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Nicola H

Lots of information

5
I have found it very informative in regards to what a customer is entitled to for benefits. Reviewed on: 18th June 2024
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Rosie

Very helpful for providing advice and assistance to...

5
Very helpful for providing advice and assistance to customer Reviewed on: 18th June 2024
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Roisin M

The best benefit calculator

5
Before learning about better off calculator i had to guess what benefits am eligible for but with this app with just a few details it tells you about benefits you're eligible for, Even better it also advises on benefits you can apply for and it is super easy to use i recommend this app to anyone that isn't sure they are getting all benefits they may be entitled to. Reviewed on: 18th June 2024
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My experience

5
It breaks down the results in such an easy to understand format, I really enjoy using it. The questions help identify the main areas I need to know to complete a benefit check. Reviewed on: 18th June 2024
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The calculator is easy to use and in-depth which is...

5
The calculator is easy to use and in-depth which is just what we need. The I/E is great too. Reviewed on: 18th June 2024
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Naomi I

Happy customer, thanks for making my life easier.

5
Great easy to use tool, time efficient with fast results. Reviewed on: 18th June 2024
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