Using the Benefits Calculator

Gather up the information you need before you start using the Benefit Calculator

Before you start, make sure you have all the information you need to do a benefits check.

Questions

The calculator will ask you a series of questions to gather the information needed to work out your possible benefits entitlement.

The questions may have answer options to choose from or may have an empty box for you to input your answer.

Be as accurate as possible and answer all the questions, so we can give you the best possible estimate. The calculator will quickly build up a picture of your possible benefits entitlement.

Help text

If you do need help with any question you’ll find clear instructions and support by clicking on the link below the question. The link takes you to help text which explains why we are asking a question and how to answer it.

Results

If you answer all the questions as accurately as possible the calculator will quickly build up a picture of your possible benefits entitlement.

The results page will tell you which benefits you may be entitled to, how much you may receive and how to make a claim. You can find out which benefits the Benefits Calculator calculates on the next page of this guide.

The results page also shows extra help that you may be entitled to in addition to benefits, such as help with bills or health costs.
 

Claiming benefits

There will be a 'How to Claim' button under any benefits that the calculator suggests you might be able to claim. Click this to see information about how to claim the benefit.