UK Benefits Checker

Could you be missing out on help you're entitled to?

Answer some simple questions about your household and see which benefits and help you might be able to get, each flagged Likely, Possibly or Unlikely, with a link to the official gov.uk page to check or apply.

What's included:

• Covers 15 benefits and schemes, including Universal Credit, Pension Credit, Council Tax Reduction, free school meals, Child Benefit, Carer's Allowance, PIP and Attendance Allowance, Winter Fuel Payment, Warm Home Discount, Healthy Start and Marriage Allowance

• A clear reason next to every flag

• Official links for each benefit

• Notes where England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland differ

• Uses 2026 to 2027 rates, with a Sources tab

• Works in Excel and Google Sheets, no macros

Instant digital download (.xlsx).

A guide only, not official benefits advice. Entitlement is decided by the DWP, HMRC and your local council after an official assessment. Rules and rates change, so always check gov.uk or a free adviser such as Citizens Advice.