January 2012
We have prepared an updated version of the WebBenCalc ready for 1 January 2012, which
we'll be delighted to send out as a zip. But the only change is the substitution
of "35" for "25" in the text of Step 1 at Q 4. So it might, in this instance, be
easier if customers ask their IT people to just change the one character on the page
that you already have, rather than installing a fresh version ? But let us know if you want the zip file.
Spring 2011
BenCalcs were distributed on or around the 20th of March by download invitation - so
if unacknowledged, expect to hear
from us shortly. The WebNDR was released in early February - so download it again off the same link for the
4.7 Q factor inflation rate and
fresh SBRR !
Spring 2007 release was distributed towards the end of March. Last year we achieved many difficult deliveries by download. This method is
increasingly effective as so many email attachments get stuck on firewalls or
simply vanish into thin air ! Autumn (October) 2006
Staff holiday commitments mean a slightly modified support
structure in the 3rd & 4th weeks of October this year - we should be able to respond to
most emails within 24 hours
but, with Keith away, technical queries may get delayed,
so submit them now or wait until November.
Autumn
(October) 2005. This
update is available "on demand" so do request it if you
want to install now.
Our programs are now running in (or at)
over 250 Public Authorities and private
Housing Associations.....but (unfortunately) in
no Public Houses, as far as we are aware.
Autumn 2010 by
popular demand, the WebNDRCalc (transitional phasing projection) now checks as XHTML
1.0 Strict ! Staffing commitments force a restricted 'phone support service so
please email - we aim to respond to emails within 4 hours. Spring 2010 release
was distributed mid March when we said "Again this year, in most
instances, we will attempt initial delivery by personal download invitation. We send you an email with a URL (Web address)
link - double click on it and it should let you "Save" our release file(s) off of some of our webspace.
Autumn 2009
Even though we thought we'd bullet-proofed our BenCalcs ready for the CB disregard, the new November capital threshold in
pensioner HB/CTB means that we had to make fresh versions available during October (or earlier on demand).
July 2009
Both "extra plain" WebBenCalc versions now successfully check as XHTML 1.0 Strict ! And they have received
a cosmetic tweek to stop some input boxes floating in wrong order if the page is squeezed. Also, a slight logic improvement
now issued for the LHA Bedroom Calculator - contact us for new download links.
Spring 2009 release, we distributed a separate LHA bedroom entitlement web page as a
distinct module so it doesn't detract from the inherent simplicity of the WebBenCalc or confuse claimants who don't need one.
So cast your runes with our LHA 5 Bedroom Category Calculator !
Autumn 2008 ESA - ain't EASY, with totally random impacts all over the HB/CTB scheme.
So much so that our calculator programs have needed extensive modification and testing.
Autumn 2004
- No formal release this October as (thank heavens) no HB parameters appear
to have changed. For both Benefits Calculators (the "Web" and the Desktop),
we've amended the logic to cater for offsetting the unused balance of Childcare
costs against the Tax Credits when Childcare costs exceed net earnings (after
disregards).