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Policy in Practice: Better Off Calculator reviews

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Based on 287 reviews, last reviewed 15th May 2025
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Latest highest rating:

4

CA Adviser Always worked well and is up to date Reviewed on: 15th May 2025
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Anthony S

Latest lowest rating:

1

Can’t understand the results, trying to work out if... Can’t understand the results, trying to work out if I cut my hours Reviewed on: 1st August 2024
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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.

Policy in Practice Better Off Calculator reviews (287)

Review of the Policy in Practice, Better Off Calculator:

I use it on regular basis with work easy to understa...

5
I use it on regular basis with work easy to understand . I can share the information with client and do more scenarios incase change in persons household or work hours . Reviewed on: 14th May 2025

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