Access to Work Grant
Coping Strategy Coaching
Are you looking to apply for Access to Work but don’t know where to start?
To help you take the next step, we have two options you can choose from. One option will help you apply for your own grants to help you with your work (subject to eligibility) and the other option gives you the opportunity to speak with one of our expert coaches on a one-to-one basis. Take a look below.
Join an Access to Work Info Session
Part 1a: Will introduce participants to eligibility criteria, available support, and the application process, providing essential preparation guidance.
Next Part 1a webinars:
12-1pm Friday 16th May 2025
Part 1b: Receive help to complete and SUBMIT your Access to Work application.
Next Part 1b webinars:
12-2pm Friday 23rd May 2025
Part 2: We will help you to get ready to represent yourself confidently in your caseworker meeting.
Next Part 2 webinars:
12-1pm Friday 6th June 2025
Part 3: Offers Strategies for effectively managing and using your Access to Work grant.
Next Part 3 webinar:
12-1pm Friday 4th July 2025
After Your Grant is Secured
Join Coping Strategy Coaching
We offer different types of coaching sessions tailored to each participant’s unique goals, challenges, and workplace needs
- One-to-one Coaching with Neurodivergent individuals
This will be funded through your Access to Work grant (directly paid to us). - Joint Coaching with a Neurodivergent individual and their direct manager or with a colleague
Again funded by your Access to Work grant.
How to get started
Book a free one-to-one 30 minute discovery call to learn how our neurodiversity coaching can help you build on your strengths, learn strategies and overcome your workplace challenges. It’s also an opportunity to ask questions in a secure and friendly environment.
What is Access to Work?
The key focus here is on accommodations, or support, that minimise neurodiversity-related obstacles and create an accessible, supportive work environment.
The Government’s Access to Work provides financial assistance for practical support tailored to managing different neurodiversity symptoms in the work place regardless of whether you’re a business owner, freelancer or an employee.
The scheme funds reasonable adjustments to enable equal opportunity, or as we like to call it, level the playing field.
What can Access to Work help with?
The key focus here is on accommodations, or support, that minimise neurodiversity-related obstacles and create an accessible, supportive work environment.
Accommodations and support can mean a variety of things and will be tailored to the individuals needs. This can include a whole range of support. Here is a list of common accommodations:
- Noise cancelling headphones and organised, quiet workspaces that provide a distraction free environment enabling focus.
- Software and/or written checklists can support verbal directions for memory and information processing.
- Neurodiversity coaching provides an independent resource and support system in the workplace.
- Adjusted lighting/sensory settings can help stimulation sensitivity which can drain a neurodiverse person.
- Frequent breaks allow individuals to recharge and improve their ability to manage their workload over a full day.
- Visual supports like charts can help focus attention and assist in processing information for examples, on goals, habits, appropriate behaviours etc.
Am I Eligible?
Here’s a quick overview of who’s eligible:
- You must be 16 years or older
- Have a disability or condition that impacts your ability to work. A formal diagnosis isn’t always necessary if you can show how you are impacted.
- Be in paid employment (full-time, part-time, contracted, self-employed)
- Work in England, Scotland, or Wales
- Have the right to work in the UK
- Both physical and psychological conditions qualify, including ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Dyslexia, Autism etc.
- Awards are tailored to each person’s needs – no one-size-fits-all.
- The application process involves occupational health assessment.
- Awards for long-term conditions are generally reviewed for renewal after 1 to 3 years to evaluate if adjustments are still appropriate.
- Confidentiality is respected throughout.
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