Benefits for United Kingdom
Universal Credit and Carer's Allowance calculators using DWP rates for 2026/27.
Universal Credit and carers
DWP benefits at 2026/27 rates.
Universal Credit Calculator
This Universal Credit calculator estimates your monthly payment using the 2026/27 rates that apply from April 2026.
Carer's Allowance Calculator
This Carer's Allowance calculator checks whether you can get £86.45 a week in 2026/27 and, most importantly, whether your earnings are under the £204 weekly limit.
UK benefits calculators
These calculators use the DWP benefit and pension rates for 2026/27, including the April 2026 changes: the end of the two-child limit, the new lower health element for new claims and the £204 Carer's Allowance earnings limit.
Estimate your monthly award with the Universal Credit Calculator and check whether you can earn and still get help as a carer with the Carer's Allowance Calculator. For family payments, see the Child Benefit Calculator and the Tax-Free Childcare Calculator.
Questions
Are these benefit calculators official?
No. They use the published DWP rates to give an estimate; the DWP decides your award.
Is my information saved?
No. Everything runs in your browser and nothing is sent anywhere.
Where do I claim?
Apply on GOV.UK. Free help is available from Citizens Advice and Turn2us.