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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)

Policy in Practice

5
I use policy in practice daily within my role to help people understand what benefits they are entitled to and potentially not claiming, to help people understand the additional support they could be entitled to, to understand how their financial circumstances may change moving into employment. I have found policy in practice to be beneficial for my participants as it helps to answer some of their questions as well as settle nerves about finances and going back to work. It allows for my participants to start creating budgets giving them the best chance at great financial health. Reviewed on: 23rd May 2024

not event once the Better off calculator reflected t...

1
not event once the Better off calculator reflected the reality for our customers Reviewed on: 23rd May 2024

great for Participants

5
This has been very useful for my participants, straight forward and easy to navigate, it gives participants an insight to how they would be better off in work. Reviewed on: 23rd May 2024

Very useful for financial purposes.

5
it was a very straight forward application form to use, and very informative with financial information. Reviewed on: 23rd May 2024

Helped thousands claim millions

5
Policy In Practice - and more so the better off calculator helped us as an organisation put nearly £1m back in residents pockets last year. Without the support of the excellent team and the tool the outcomes for thousands of families would have been so much worse Reviewed on: 23rd May 2024

Efficient, versatile and accessible advice.

4
The Policy in Practice: Better Off Calculator has been essential to my work as an adviser for Citizens Advice. The format and layout are incredibly accessible, and the versatility and breadth of situations covered means I can efficiently advise a significant amount of clients throughout the day. In this way, it helps me excel in performance and contribute to my organisation while also making sure people get the help they need and are entitled to. Reviewed on: 23rd May 2024

Straight forward and easy to use

5
Straight forward and easy to use Reviewed on: 23rd May 2024

Cost of living crisis

5
As part of my job the Better off calculator has enabled me to help tenants in financial difficulty manage their budgets and access financial help to which they were unaware that they were eligible for. Reviewed on: 23rd May 2024

Better off calculator

5
Better off calculator is a great tool! It helped with showing a benefit amount you could or are currently receiving but also showed better off in work. I found it very useful as you can try different scenarios by inputting hours and rate of pay. Highly recommend. Reviewed on: 23rd May 2024

The most modern, welcoming benefits calculator

5
The Better Off calculator is without a doubt the most modern, user-friendly tool I have used for this purpose. The graphics are extremely clear so that anyone can understand them, and it is very easy to see how changes in for instance employment or rental costs would affect my overall finances. On top of that, the attention to detail and customer service of the team is incredible: quick to reply, easy to interact with, and determined to make improvements whenever a suggestion is made. Reviewed on: 23rd May 2024

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