Your guide to understanding the Access to Work scheme.
Access to Work (ATW) is a grant scheme to help people with disabilities – and those with a physical or mental health condition – to start or stay in work.
Depending on the needs of the employee, the grant can help pay for specialist software – such as Read&Write for Work and ClaroRead – adapted equipment, a support worker, or travel expenses to and from work.
You are eligible to apply for ATW funding if you have a condition that means you need support to do your job, or to get to and from work. This includes:
To qualify, you must also:
Unfortunately, you’re unlikely to be eligible if you already receive any of the following benefits:
For full eligibility details, visit gov.uk/access-to-work/eligibility.
Access to Work funding helps cover the practical support you need to start or stay in work. It can pay for a range of support and adjustments, including:
Specialist equipment such as disability-related hardware (e.g. ergonomic desks, noise-cancelling headphones)
Specialist software, including Everway tools. Any equipment purchased must be recommended in your Needs Assessment report
A non-medical helper or support worker, such as a British Sign Language interpreter. This cannot be a friend or family member
Extra travel costs if you are unable to use public transport, or if you have additional travel needs related to your disability. The amount you receive depends on your circumstances
Support services for mental health conditions, if you are absent from work or finding it difficult to continue working
Disability awareness training for your colleagues, helping them understand how best to support you
Assistance during job interviews, such as someone to help with communication or access need
Relocation of equipment, if you move to a new location or change jobs
If you change employers, you may be able to transfer equipment to your new employer. You cannot automatically transfer awards for support workers or travel. You would need to contact the Access to Work team to discuss your new arrangements.
Use the tabs to discover which products support each condition.
Equips employees with custom reading, writing, research and translation tools to help them work to their full potential.
Helps employees overcome literacy challenges with reading and writing support for drafting reports, emails, projects and more.
Creates accessible PDFs, allowing employees to annotate their thoughts, add comments and collaborate on documents with ease.
Enhances writing accuracy with automatic spelling and grammar corrections as employees type, improving professionalism and reducing errors.
Organise and prioritise goals with our task management tool, helping employees stay on track of projects and creating a productive workflow.
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