Dictionary: Access to Work
Access to Work is a publicly funded employment support grant scheme that aims to support disabled people start or stay in work. It can provide practical and financial support for people who have a disability or long term physical or mental health condition. Support can be provided where someone needs support or adaptations beyond reasonable adjustments.
An Access to Work grant can pay for practical support to enable your employee to start or stay in work, or to support you if you are self-employed. The Channel Islands and the Isle of Man are not covered by Access to Work and there is a different service in Northern Ireland.
Further Reading: Access to Work Factsheet for Employers
You may be able to get help from Access to Work towards some costs where an individual requires support or adaptations.
Access to Work usually provides a grant to pay for the cost of the support. For example it can provide funds towards:
- special aids and equipment
- adaptations to equipment
- travel to and from work
- communication support at interview
- a wide variety of support workers
Find out more in the Employer’s guide to Access to Work.
How to: Apply for Access to Work – The Lawyers with Disabilities Network
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