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Click the Better Off button below to see if you can claim benefits. It only takes a few minutes and could help boost your income.

Over 7 million households are missing out on record support, driven by under claiming and new eligibility, but targeted action is beginning to turn the tide.

Missing Out 2025 reveals £24.1 billion is unclaimed

In 2025/26 an estimated £24.1 billion in income related benefits and social tariffs will go unclaimed across Great Britain. Accessing this support would help raise living standards, prevent crises and reduce pressure on public services, but it is not reaching the people who need it.

Why is so much support going unclaimed?

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Awareness

Many people don’t know some benefits exist, or they assume they won’t qualify.

Complexity

It’s hard for people to claim benefits when they have to apply for several different ones, many people meet barriers when applying.

Stigma

Negative perceptions surrounding the process of claiming benefits can deter eligible individuals from engaging with the benefits system.

Click the button below to see if you are eligible for additional benefits.