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Better Off Calculator

Many people in Sefton could be missing out on benefits, grants and other support they could be entitled to.

You can use the free, online Better Off Calculator to help you find out what financial support may be available to you.

How it Works

The calculator asks a few simple questions about:

  • Your income

  • Your household

  • Your work situation

  • Any benefits you currently receive

The results

Within minutes, it can show:

  • Benefits you may be entitled to claim

  • Grants and financial support available to you

  • Discounts and reductions you could receive

  • How changes to your work, income or family circumstances could affect your finances

Use this link to start your Better Off Calculator check


Is it for me?

Who Can Use the Better Off Calculator?

The Better Off Calculator can help people from all walks of life, including:

  • Working households

  • People looking for work

  • Pensioners

  • Carers

  • People living with disabilities

  • Families with children

Some households could discover they are entitled to hundreds or even thousands of pounds each year in extra support.

Need Internet Access?

If you do not have easy access to the internet, you can find free computer use, Wi-Fi connection and Internet access at your local Sefton library.

You can find details of your local library here.

Don't miss out

A quick check today could help you access extra financial support and make your money go further.

Use the Better Off Calculator and see what help may be available to you.


Last Updated on Thursday, October 22, 2026

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