Rates for April 2026 to March 2027

See what benefits and help you could get

Answer a few plain questions. We'll list the benefits, discounts and free help you're likely to get across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, with a rough amount for each, why you may qualify, and the official page to apply.

About 3 minutes, 7 short steps
Free, and you don't give your name
Amounts from GOV.UK and the official Scottish, Welsh and NI websites

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Universal Credit
Pension Credit
Child Benefit
PIP and ADP
Carer's Allowance
Council Tax help
Free school meals
Warm Home Discount
and more

Step 1 of 7

Which part of the UK do you live in?

England Scotland Wales Northern Ireland

I live in Greater London

About you and who you live with

Your age

Have you reached State Pension age? Check on GOV.UK

YesNot yet

Do you live with a partner?

No, just meYes, a partner

Your partner's age

Has your partner reached State Pension age?

YesNot yet

Do any other adults live with you, apart from a partner? For example a grown-up son or daughter, or a lodger.

NoYes

Do you have children? How many children live with you? Under 20, including any you foster or look after.

I'm (or my partner is) pregnant

Your money

Use take-home pay (after tax and National Insurance). Put 0 if you don't work.

Your take-home pay a month Partner's take-home pay a month

Other income a month State Pension, other pensions, Carer's Allowance or New Style JSA or ESA you already get. Not Child Benefit, PIP, DLA or Attendance Allowance. Savings and investments Yours and your partner's together, not counting your home.

Does either of you earn over £60,000 a year before tax?

No £60,000 to £80,000 £80,000 to £100,000 Over £100,000

Childcare you pay for, a month Nursery, childminder, after-school club. Leave blank if none.

Your home

I rent from a private landlord I rent from the council or a housing association I own it with a mortgage I own it outright I live with family or friends and don't pay rent

Rent a month Including service charges, not bills. Council Tax bill for the year Optional. It's on your bill.

Health and caring I have a health condition or disability that affects my daily life or getting around

It stops me working, or limits how much I can work Do you already get a disability benefit?

My partner has a health condition or disability that affects daily life

It stops them working, or limits how much they can work Do they already get a disability benefit?

I look after someone who is ill or disabled for 35 hours a week or more

Do they get PIP daily living, Attendance Allowance, DLA middle or highest care, or Adult Disability Payment?

YesNoNot sure

One last question My husband, wife or civil partner died in the last 21 months

Leave it unticked if this doesn't apply. Then press Show what I could get.

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How this works

We use the official 2026-27 rates and the main rules for each benefit to work out what you're likely to get. Where a benefit depends on an assessment (like PIP) or on your council's own scheme, we show the range and tell you why it may apply.

It's a guide, not advice, and it can't cover every rule. The only way to know for sure is to apply. For free, confidential help with a claim, try Citizens Advice or the benefits calculators listed on GOV.UK.