Policy in Practice's video: Q A: Your income and Coronavirus COVID-19 : Self employed

Louise Murphy, Senior Policy and Data Analyst answers a question from Tom, a freelance gardener who is not ill or self isolating but who has seen a big drop in income due to cancelled bookings. Using the Policy in Practice Benefit and Budgeting Calculator Louise helps Tom understand what benefits he may be eligible for based on his income and savings. Using this calculator, you can: - Find out which welfare benefits you could receive - Know how your income will change with Universal Credit - Compare your income under the legacy system and Universal Credit - See how much income will be left after paying your housing costs - Access links to claim for benefits To use our free benefit and budgeting calculator see www.betteroffcalculator.co.uk/free For more advice on your income and coronavirus see www.policyinpractice.co.uk/your-income-and-coronavirus-covid-19