Falkirk Council has launched a free benefits calculator on their website.

This latest tool can help people to find out what benefits they can claim; the calculator is free to use, and all details provided are anonymous.

The calculator should take about 10 minutes to complete, but should people run out of time or need to check details not immediately available, they can save their progress and pick up where they left off when they log in later.

It should be noted that the results of this calculator are only an estimate to potential entitlement, and are wholly dependant upon the answers given.

To access the Benefits Calculator, please visit the Falkirk Council website.