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What is the Access to Work scheme?
Access to Work (AtW) is a government-funded scheme in the UK to help individuals with disabilities – and those with a physical or mental health condition – to start or stay in work. This support helps those affected to perform their job effectively. It covers the costs of tools or adjustments they need in the workplace to succeed.
Who is the Access to Work grant for?
Employees with disabilities and neurodiverse conditions
Access to Work helps individuals with physical disabilities, either short-term or long-term, as well as those with neurodiverse conditions. This includes those with Dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, Dyspraxia and more. It supports the funding of specialised products or accommodations that help them overcome challenges in the workplace.
Employees with mental health conditions
For those with anxiety, depression or other mental health challenges, the Access to Work grant offers support to make them feel more comfortable at work. This can include funding for flexible hours, emotional support and assistive technologies that can reduce stress. This helps them be productive in their roles and ensures equal opportunities for success.
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Helping employees with diverse needs
41%
of Access to Work professionals received special aids & equipment in 2023 - 2024, including technology support
26%
increase in individuals receiving Access to Work support in 2023 - 2024
38%
of Access to Work of those employees have a mental health condition or learning disabilities.
30%
Access to Work funding goes to individuals who are deaf or have hearing difficulties
How can the Access to Work Grant Scheme help me?
Access to Work can help pay for support you need in the workplace due to a disability or health condition, such as:
- Funding for software and equipment needed at work
- Adapting equipment to make it easier for you to use
- Money towards extra travel costs if you can’t use public transport, or need help adapting your vehicle
- An interpreter or other support at a job interview
- Practical help at work - such as a job coach, note taker or lip speaker
Who is eligible for Access to Work?
You can apply for Access to Work if you:
- Are normally resident in and working in, Great Britain
- Have a disability or health condition (that is likely to last atleast 12 months) that means you need an aid, adaptation or financial or human support to do your job
- Have a mental health condition and need support in work
- Are aged 16 or over
You must also already be in paid work or about to start a job, have an upcoming interview or will become self-employed. Or you may be about to begin a work trial or start work experience under the Youth Contract arranged through Jobcentre Plus.
Are there any exceptions to receiving the Access to Work grant?
You might not get Access to Work if you already get any of these benefits:
- Incapacity Benefit
- Employment and Support Allowance
- Severe Disablement Allowance
- Income Support
- National Insurance credits
However, you may get it for a limited time if you are doing certain types of ‘permitted work’ to help you move away from benefits completely.
What support can Access to Work provide?
The grant will only cover the support needed to let you stay in work. It can pay for things like:
- Changes to the equipment you use
- Special equipment
- Fares to work if you can’t use public transport
- A support worker or job coach to help you in your workplace
- A support service if you have a mental health condition and you’re absent from work or finding it difficult to work
- Disability awareness training for your colleagues
- Someone to support you at a job interview
- The cost of moving your equipment if you change location or job
Can I bring my Access to Work provision from my old job to my new job?
If you change employers, you may be able to transfer equipment to your new employer. You can’t automatically transfer awards for support workers or travel. You would need to contact the Access to Work team to discuss your new arrangements.
How can I claim an Access to Work grant?
The quickest and easiest way to apply is online at www.gov.uk/access-to-work
You can also apply by calling Jobcentre Plus on 0800 121 7479 or 0800 121 7579
If you need an alternative way of contacting Access to Work to discuss your needs, you can write to:
Access to Work
Operational Support Unit
Harrow Jobcentre Plus
Mail Handling Site A
Wolverhampton
WV98 1JE
What will I need to make a claim?
When you contact the Access to Work team, you may need:
- Your National Insurance number
- Your workplace address, including the postcode
- The name, email address and work phone number of a workplace contact, such as your manager
- The name of your New Enterprise Allowance mentor (if you have one)