If you have heard about Access to Work and have questions, this post is for you.
What is Access to Work?
Access to Work is grant funding from the Government to help you get or stay in work if you have a physical or mental health condition or disability.
It can also help with communication support for an interview such as a BSL interpreter.
It will not pay for reasonable adjustments as these are the responsibility of the employer
You must:
- have a physical or mental health condition or disability that means you need support to do your job or get to and from work
- be 16 or over
- be in paid work (or be about to start or return to paid work in the next 12 weeks)
- live and work (or be about to start or return to work) in England, Scotland or Wales
How to Apply for Access to Work
Apply by phone 0800 121 7479
The time from application to decision can be lengthy. When you apply you should get an estimate of how long you will need to wait. You may have a conversation with a case worker as part of the assessment. They will be able to help you consider things which might be helpful.
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