Free benefit checker.
As care needs grow, so do the costs — and money can get tight. There’s a range of benefits available to older people and those receiving care, and a good deal of it goes unclaimed. This free, independent tool tells you what you may be entitled to in just a few minutes.
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A quick way to check what you can claim.
The Independent Age benefit checker is a simple, free-to-use, independent and impartial online tool. You tick the statements that apply to your situation, answer a few short questions, and it tells you which benefits you may be eligible to claim.
Even if you think you’re already getting everything you’re entitled to, it’s worth spending a few minutes to double-check — there may well be extra money you’re missing out on.
If any of these apply, it’s worth a look.
Answer yes to any one of the following and you may be eligible for extra money you’re not currently receiving.
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You’re on a low income.
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You have a long-term illness or disability.
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You need help with personal care tasks such as washing, dressing or eating.
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You care for someone who has a disability.
Check your entitlements now
The checker is hosted by Independent Age. It asks a few simple questions, then shows you the benefits you may be entitled to receive, with clear guidance on each. It’s free, confidential, and takes only a few minutes.
Benefits the checker looks at.
The checker covers the main benefits and forms of support available to older people and those receiving care, including:
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Pension Credit
- 02
Winter Fuel Payment
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Attendance Allowance
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Personal Independence Payment
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Local welfare assistance and the Social Fund
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Grants from charities for people on a low income
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Social care support
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Carer's Allowance
What people ask us about the benefit checker.
Is the benefit checker free?
Yes — it’s completely free, and you don’t need to give your name or contact details. It’s run by Independent Age, a charity offering clear, free and impartial advice on care, money, benefits, health and mobility.
How long does it take?
Just a few minutes. You answer a short set of questions about your situation and finances, and it tells you which benefits you may be able to claim — and roughly how much you could receive.
I think I already claim everything — is it worth checking?
It is. A great deal of benefit money goes unclaimed every year because people assume they’re not eligible. Even if you think you’re getting everything you’re entitled to, a few minutes double-checking is time well spent.
What if I need help making a claim?
Age UK, Independent Age and Citizens Advice all offer free help with benefit claims, including the Attendance Allowance form, which many people find hard to complete well. If you’d like a starting point, give us a call and we’ll happily point you in the right direction.
Not sure where to start?
Run the checker first, and if you'd like a hand making sense of the results — or working out how benefits fit alongside the cost of care — we're always happy to talk it through.
Mon–Fri 7:30am–5pm · Out of hours, leave a message and we’ll call back.
