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Benefits Calculator – what are you entitled to?

Age UK's Benefits Calculator can help you find out what benefits you could be owed. It's free to use and the details you provide are kept anonymous.

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How does it work?

Based on the information you provide - such as where you live, whether you're single or in a couple or if you care for someone - we can tell you if you're potentially entitled to claim extra money.


What benefits will it check?

Our calculator covers England, Scotland and Wales. It will provide an estimate for many benefits, but for others it can only indicate if you might be eligble. Click on the sections below to find out more:

We can provide an estimate

We can indicate your possible entitlement and give you an estimate of the amount you may receive for the following benefits:

  • Carers Allowance
  • Child Benefit
  • Child Tax Credit
  • Council Tax Support/Reduction (all schemes are covered except 16 local authorities)
  • Employment and Support Allowance (contribution-based)
  • Employment and Support Allowance (income-related)
  • Housing Benefit
  • Income Support
  • Job Seekers Allowance (contribution-based)
  • Jobseeker's Allowance (income-related)
  • Pension Credit
  • Universal Credit
  • Working Tax Credit

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We can indicate possible eligibility

We can indicate your possible eligibility but we cannot calculate estimates of the amount you might receive for the following benefits

  • Age-related Tax Allowance
  • Attendance Allowance
  • Boiler Grants
  • Bus pass
  • Carer's credit
  • Disability Living Allowance
  • Disabled Facilities Grants
  • Discretionary Housing Payment
  • Free prescriptions and eye-tests
  • Free school meals
  • Free TV licence
  • Funeral Grants
  • Home Improvement Grants
  • Local Welfare Provision
  • Maternity Allowance
  • NHS Low Income Scheme
  • Personal Independent Payment (PIP)
  • Sure Start Maternity Grants
  • Warm Homes Discount
  • Winter Fuel Payments

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You should treat your results as a helpful estimate to help you figure out what you could be claiming. Our calculator cannot guarantee your eligiblity for any benefit or tax credit, so please contact the relevant department to confirm your entitlement.


Want to speak to someone about benefits?

We offer support through our free advice line on 0800 055 6112. Lines are open 8am-7pm, 365 days a year. We also have specialist advisers at over 140 local Age UKs.

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Last updated: Mar 25 2019

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