Are you missing out on benefits? Find out now.
You could get more support than you think by claiming benefit payments. Benefits like Universal Credit payments or help with council tax could help with the cost of living and make you better off.
What makes you eligible for benefits?
Being eligible to claim for benefits is not just for people who can't work. Many people assume they are not eligible, leaving £23 billion in benefits going unclaimed in the UK every year*. There are lots of support payments and benefits that could help you be better off.
You might be eligible for benefits if you:
- or your partner are out of work
- are renting your home
- have children
- have a disability or care for someone who has a disability
- are receiving the state pension
Examples of benefit support that could help you
Check if you can claim benefits
Being eligible to claim benefits depends on your individual circumstances. To help you find out, we've partnered with Policy in Practice who specialise in helping people get benefit support.
Use our Better Off Indicator to see if you are eligible for benefits support. It takes just a few minutes. It could make the difference between struggling and being better off.
If our Better Off Indicator suggests you could claim benefits, you can go on to complete the full calculation for a more detailed result and apply.
The Better Off Indicator is suitable for most people permanently living in the UK. Calculations are provided as a helpful estimate and may not reflect the final result.
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