It takes about 10 minutes to fill out and details you provide will be anonymous. At the end you will have the option to download a copy of your results or have them sent to you by email.
Your results are based on the information you give, and are not a guarantee. But they will give you a good idea of what benefits you should be eligible for.
What information do I need to complete the Benefits Calculator?
We will ask you a number of questions to understand more about your financial and living situation. Before you start, make sure you have information to hand about:
- Your savings
- Income
- Pensions
- Existing benefits (for you and your partner)
Would I be eligible for benefits?
Welfare benefits and tax credits are generally available for people who are:
- Disabled or unwell
- Parents or pregnant
- Out of work or on a low income
- Carers
There are many types of benefits, and those you are eligible for can depend on many different things. The Benefits Calculator should give you an idea of what you would be eligible for.
What will I be asked about?
The questions are about different areas of your financial and living situation. That includes:
- Where you live
- Your household
- Your age and any disabilities you may have
- Benefits you are already receiving
- Your net income
- Your housing costs
- The council tax you pay
How long will it take to complete?
The Benefits Calculator should take 10 minutes to complete.
If you run out of time, you can save your progress. Click the orange button labelled "Save" in the box on the left side of the page and make a note of your reference number. You will need it to return to your place later.
When you come back to the Benefits Calculator, click "Continue previous calculation" and copy or type in your reference number. You can then pick up where you left off.
Please answer all the questions labelled with an asterisk (*).
What will my results look like?
Once you complete the questions, you will be able to see how much you are entitled to in benefits under the current system. This is based on the current system and does not guarantee entitlement.
You can view how much you are entitled to in a week, 4 weeks, or monthly. The amount will be broken down into income support and Council Tax Support.
You can also see how much you would be entitled to under Universal Credit. If your results indicate you may be better-off under Universal Credit, the Benefits Calculator will give you some additional information about what would trigger a move to Universal Credit.
We also search for other entitlements you may qualify for and link to information about these. For instance, some people are eligible for free NHS prescriptions.
You can also calculate how much better off you would be in work by entering the details of any job you are thinking about. We will take this information about calculate how much you will earn after tax and if you qualify for in work benefits.
How can I save my results?
You can enter your email address at the bottom of the page and we will send your results to you.
You can also download a PDF file of your results directly.