Benefits Calculator – what are you entitled to?
Age Scotland'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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Find out how much extra you could be entitled to
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 Scotland, England and Wales. It will provide an estimate for many benefits, but for others it can only indicate if you might be eligible. 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
Employment and Support Allowance (contribution-based, income-related and 'New-style')
Housing Benefit
Income Support
Jobseeker's Allowance (contribution-based, income-related and 'New-style')
Pension Credit
Universal Credit
Working Tax Credit
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
- Attendance Allowance
Boiler Grants
Bus pass
Carer's credit
Disability Living Allowance
Discretionary Housing Payment
Free prescriptions and eye-tests
Free school meals
Free TV licence
Funeral Grants
Home Improvement Grants
NHS Low Income Scheme
Personal Independent Payment (PIP)
Sure Start Maternity Grants
Warm Homes Discount
Winter Fuel Payments
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.
Put more money in your pocket
Find out how much extra you could be entitled to
Want to speak to someone about benefits?
You can speak to one of our expert advisers through our free helpline.
Just call 0800 12 44 222. Lines are open 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday.