Check You’re Receiving All The Benefits You’re Entitled To

The cost of living crisis means we are all feeling the pinch, but have you checked to make sure you are receiving all the benefits that you are entitled to? Nationally, it’s estimated £19 billion of income goes claimed each year. However, 15,000 people are almost £7,000 a year better off, after checking their entitlements on a free online benefits calculator in 2023. If you aren’t sure of your entitlements, a simple and free, ten-minute online benefits check could find vital extra regular income. capuk.org/money-and-debt-advice/benefits-calculator

Lisa found that, despite being in work, she was entitled to around £250 of benefits a month that she was previously missing out on:

“I am working; most of the time, when you’re working, you don’t get anything.” That is what I thought. But then I thought it’s only going to take a couple of minutes and it didn’t cost anything to try it, so just out of curiosity, I did it.
Then I heard back and was told I would be entitled to around £250 extra a month! I went onto the government website and filled in all the forms online, and they told me I would be entitled to Universal Credit. With the cost of living going up, it has made a huge difference. I can pay my bills. It has kept me out of debt. It has taken a lot of pressure off.”