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Policy in Practice: Better Off Calculator reviews

4.61
Based on 546 reviews, last reviewed 11th Aug 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

it is helpful and you know the info is reliable... it is helpful and you know the info is reliable Reviewed on: 20th July 2026
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Latest lowest rating:

1

Unable to get registered :-( i have been trying to get registered with policy and practice through Tower Hamlets council and East End Community foundation for a couple of years, t... Read more Reviewed on: 11th August 2026
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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.

You can use the free calculator to see how changes in earnings or hours will impact your income.

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Policy in Practice Better Off Calculator reviews (546)

good in practice

4
the better off calculator helps provide client ways they can maximise their income which Reviewed on: 14th May 2025

Invaluable Tool

5
The tool assists our advisers on providing tailored reports to our clients in addition to fact and accurate benefit calculations Reviewed on: 14th May 2025

Helping with extra money

5
As a person who works helping people find work, it is great to be able to help them see what benefits they could be claiming. It is very difficult to live of benefits without defrauding the government so this means that genuine people can claim what they are entitled too. Reviewed on: 14th May 2025

I have sat with so many customers and they have no i...

5
I have sat with so many customers and they have no idea about their earning potential until we do a better off calculator, to the point it has inspired some to go for full time roles instead part time. Reviewed on: 14th May 2025

Tenancy and financial support advisor

5
I use this calclater almost every day and very beneficial to my job roll Reviewed on: 14th May 2025

So easy to use

5
So easy to use, and a lot better than others ones out there. Reviewed on: 14th May 2025

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5
I have used the policy in practice better off calculator on numerous occassions to support my cutomers and demonstrate the financial benefit of finding work. I have observed noticable positive shifts in their mindsets as a result and consider this an essential tool. Reviewed on: 14th May 2025

The most comprehensive calculator available...

5
I have used Policy in Practice for a number of years, to support my customers to budget better, to claim benefits they may be entitled to but unaware of, and to see the benefits of moving into employment. I like the support that we get from the organisation, who are very quick to correct any glitches in the calculator that may arise, or suggest work-arounds in the meantime. Reviewed on: 14th May 2025

Absolutely easy to use and perfect service Recommend...

5
Absolutely easy to use and perfect service Recommend for all Reviewed on: 14th May 2025

User friendly, easy to navigate tool

4
Having issues when dealing with a mixed age couple but aside from that,calculator runs pretty smoothly and normally correlates to what the client receives on legacy benefits. Calculator is easy to navigate, user friendly and covers all information needed to get the client as close to accurate benefit as possible Reviewed on: 14th May 2025

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