Finding out about which benefits you could get and how to claim them can often be complicated.
There are also a variety of free online calculators you can use to see if you may be missing out on benefits.
To use these calculators effectively you’ll need accurate information such as:
The calculators are not suitable if you are under 18. They will not give accurate results in some circumstances, such as if you’re:
Turn2us - provides information on income-related benefits, tax credits, Council Tax Reduction, Carer’s Allowance, Universal Credit and how your benefits will be affected if you start work or change your working hours.
EntitledTo - provides information on income-related benefits, tax credits, contribution-based benefits, Council Tax Reduction, Carer’s Allowance, Universal Credit and how your benefits will be affected if you start work.
Policy in Practice -A benefit off calculator with information on income-related benefits, tax credits, contribution-based benefits, Council Tax Reduction, Carer’s Allowance, Universal Credit, how these are calculated and how your benefits will be affected if you start work or change your working hours.
Rights Advice Scotland Pension Credit Calculator - Aimed at older people, It will calculate entitlement to Pension Credit, Housing Benefit, and Council Tax Benefit for people over pensionable age.
Age UK - Aimed at older people, age UK's Benefits Calculator can help you find out what benefits you could be entitled to. It will provide an estimate for many benefits, but for others it can only indicate if you might be eligible.