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Policy in Practice: Better Off Calculator reviews

Name: Better Off Calculator
Rating: 4.75 (380 reviews)

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4.75

Based on 380 reviews, last reviewed 17th Jun 2025

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Latest highest rating:

5

Really informative training course provided by polic... Really informative training course provided by policy in practice which encouraged me to use their systems. The better off calculator is thorough and... Read more Reviewed on: 17th June 2025

Latest lowest rating:

2

Its a clunky system that doesn't work very well. Its a clunky system that doesn't work very well. Reviewed on: 22nd May 2025

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Policy in Practice Better Off Calculator reviews (380)

Review of the Policy in Practice, Better Off Calculator:

Impact of Employment on Quality of Life

As an employment advisor, using the Better Off calculator has enabled me to show our clients the significance of securing employment and how relying solely on benefits could impact their future quality of life. Reviewed on: 3rd June 2025

Really informative training course provided by polic...

Really informative training course provided by policy in practice which encouraged me to use their systems. The better off calculator is thorough and my preferred option Reviewed on: 17th June 2025

Great tool to recommend to customers

As a housing officer for LBBD , this is a very useful tool for me to recommend to my customers struggling financially Reviewed on: 17th June 2025

Highly recommend - fantastic time saver!

I’ve been using this financial calculator service for a while now, and I couldn’t be happier with how easy and reliable it is. The interface is intuitive, making complex calculations straightforward—even for someone without a finance background. Whether I’m planning my budget, calculating loan payments, or estimating investment growth, the results are accurate and delivered instantly. It’s a fantastic tool that saves me time and gives me confidence in my financial decisions. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for a smart, efficient way to manage their finances! Reviewed on: 16th June 2025

Piece of Cake

Everything in one place and easy to use and understand, customer service easy to access. Brilliant Reviewed on: 16th June 2025

Added explanation of breakdown of benefits would be...

Added explanation of breakdown of benefits would be nice. Also to be able to printout more than in scenario containing this information Reviewed on: 16th June 2025

I use this tool on a very regular basis

I use this tool on a very regular basis within my role allocating Social Housing to customers. It's straight forward & easy to use, as long you have all the relevant information for the customer & is a very useful tool for us to be able to confirm if customers will receive assistance with paying their rent & to advise customers of any benefits that they are currently not receiving. Reviewed on: 16th June 2025

Easy to use, and a fantastic tool for customers!

I regularly use the Better Off Calculator with customers to help them understand how moving into work will impact their financial situation. It’s a really useful tool that provides a clear breakdown of how wages, benefits, and other entitlements interact, and often helps to address concerns about whether working will leave them better off. What I’ve found is that many customers are pleasantly surprised to see they would actually gain more from being in employment, especially when in-work benefits such as Universal Credit top-ups, help with childcare, and travel support are included. The calculator also shows a comparison between different work scenarios—such as part-time versus full-time hours—so customers can make informed decisions that suit their circumstances. Using the calculator helps build confidence, as it replaces uncertainty with real figures and personalised outcomes. It also opens up a constructive conversation about budgeting, wages to aim for, and what support is available during the transition to work. Overall, I highly recommend it to anyone who’s unsure whether work will make them financially better off. It’s a helpful starting point in creating realistic job goals and feeling more in control of your future. Reviewed on: 16th June 2025

PiP Better Off Calculator

PiP are very responsive and proactive in ensuring we are using their tools are effectively as possible. Their tools are user friendly and really useful for teams across the council to help our residents. We have seen great benefit for residents and staff who have saved time using the BoC as part of homelessness assistance and advice to make sure people can make informed decisions about their housing. Reviewed on: 16th June 2025

Been using it extensively within my organisation (Fe...

Been using it extensively within my organisation (Fedcap) and it has been instrumental towards helping our end customers towards making very informed decisions about their lives. Reviewed on: 16th June 2025

It's very help full and easy to use

It's very help full and easy to use Reviewed on: 16th June 2025

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