Benefits Calculator

You can use an independent, free and anonymous benefits calculator to check what you could be entitled to. This will give you an estimate of:

• the benefits you could get
• how much your benefit payments could be
• how your benefits will be affected if you start work or increase your hours
• how your benefits will be affected if your circumstances change - for example, if you have a child or move in with your partner

Calculators

For information on income-related benefits, contribution-based benefits, Universal Credit, Council Tax Reduction and Carer’s Allowance you can use one of the following:

• entitledto benefits calculator
• Turn2us benefits calculator
• Benefits Calculator: What benefits am I entitled to? StepChange
• Benefits Calculator - What benefits am I entitled to? | Age UK
• Benefits calculator | MoneyHelper

You can also check with a local benefits adviser to find out what you could be entitled to.

What you’ll need

You’ll need accurate information about your:

• savings
• income, including your partner’s (from payslips, for example)
• existing benefits and pensions (including anyone living with you)
• outgoings (such as rent, mortgage, childcare payments)
• Council Tax bill

Who cannot use them

You cannot use the calculators if you’re under 18, and they will not give accurate results if you’re:

• a prisoner
• a student
• not a British or Irish citizen
• on strike
• living outside the UK
• living permanently in residential care or a nursing home