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Based on 400 reviews, last reviewed 25th Sep 2025
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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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Excellent service - easy to navigate and is really h...

5
Excellent service - easy to navigate and is really helpful Reviewed on: 23rd May 2024
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Great information guide for the general public.

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Great information guide for the general public. Reviewed on: 23rd May 2024
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BOC is a great tool to identify whether a client nee...

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BOC is a great tool to identify whether a client needs a certain support and how much he is eligible to receive. It can shows people how the system is working and provide a clear guidance what can be improved and how they can be aware of their financial situation. Reviewed on: 23rd May 2024
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As a Key worker using the better off calculator has...

5
As a Key worker using the better off calculator has been a breath of fresh air as it makes it easier and visible for my participants to understand how and what benefits they are entitled to , I've also recommended it to family and friends who've have found it to be very useful Reviewed on: 23rd May 2024
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george k

support for the unemployed

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i use this as part of my work to show unemployed people how they would benefit from working. Reviewed on: 23rd May 2024
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Isabel J

the better off calculator is a clear and excellent tool

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the better off calculator is a clear and excellent practical example of policy in practice. Participants are assisted in a demonstrable way how they can improve their lives. Reviewed on: 23rd May 2024
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This tool is great.

5
This tool is great. It is easy to use, very clear and so helpful when assisting people for affordability of rent, and to maximise their income. The duplicate scenario function helps people to make the best decisions for themself. Reviewed on: 23rd May 2024
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It is easy to use and read, it gives a good break do...

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It is easy to use and read, it gives a good break down on what is needed. The break down on benefit or what is entitled. The hyperlink to other necessary department is useful. The little note under each segment to help understand what is needed is very helpful. Reviewed on: 23rd May 2024
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Easy to use and useful in knowing how much better pe...

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Easy to use and useful in knowing how much better people are working. Good that we have a visual on how much better they are in regards to hours worked too. Reviewed on: 23rd May 2024
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Sharon

Excellent tool

5
I use this to assess affordability for the private sector. It's an excellent tool. Reviewed on: 23rd May 2024
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