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Policy in Practice: Better Off Calculator reviews

4.63
Based on 496 reviews, last reviewed 3rd Jun 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

The platform is very user friendly The platform is very user friendly and the provision of direct links to online applicationforms etc is time saving for a busy benefits adviser. Reviewed on: 15th May 2026
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Latest lowest rating:

1

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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About this product

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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Policy in Practice Better Off Calculator reviews (496)

More than just a calcualtor

5
The data is just data, what I like is the links to local support Reviewed on: 14th May 2025

The Better Off calculator is such a great tool!

5
The Better Off calculator is such a great tool! It is easy to use and understand the results it provides and really helps the most vulnerable understand their financial situation and what help is available easily. Reviewed on: 14th May 2025

Recommend the calculator to others :)

4
I have used the calculator many times and it's generally self-explanatory. The tool at the end of projecting income with wages is an excellent visual representation. Reviewed on: 14th May 2025

Great resource to support people back into work

5
use regularly with customers to show them how UC can still support them but also how much more money they would have if they were working Reviewed on: 14th May 2025

Stirling CAB

5
First class support and instruction. Really intuitive and easy to use. Reviewed on: 14th May 2025

I use this resource with individuals on my caseload...

5
I use this resource with individuals on my caseload and find it extremely beneficial. Reviewed on: 14th May 2025

Better of calculator

4
I use the BOC for all my participants, this helps them understand returning to work they will be better off Reviewed on: 14th May 2025

Policy in Practice

5
Policy in practice is a great tool for the customer and landlord to use. It gives the customer help and suggestions with benefits that they may not realise that they could apply for. It gives the landlord a very comprehensive breakdown of their affordability and gives a percentage score for their affordability. Reviewed on: 14th May 2025

Excellent

5
its easy to use and you you get a professional end document Reviewed on: 14th May 2025

It took time to get used to it but happy with Policy...

5
It took time to get used to it but happy with Policy in Practice now Reviewed on: 14th May 2025

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