What is Access to Work?
Access to Work is a UK government scheme that provides grants to help pay for practical support if you have a disability or health condition that affects your work. The scheme can fund up to £66,000 per year to help with workplace adjustments.
This includes assistive technology equipment, training, and ongoing support to ensure you can perform your job effectively and independently.
What can be funded?
Assistive technology software
Screen readers, magnification, speech recognition
Training
Professional coaching on how to use your assistive technology effectively
Equipment
Specialist keyboards, mice, monitors, and other hardware
Support workers
Communication support, job coaching, or personal assistance
Travel to work
Additional transport costs if you cannot use public transport
Mental health support
Workplace counselling or therapy
Who is eligible?
You may be eligible if you:
- Have a disability or health condition that affects your work
- Are in paid employment, self-employed, or about to start a job
- Work or plan to work 16+ hours per week on average
- Are aged 16 or over
- Live in England, Scotland, or Wales
The scheme covers both permanent and temporary conditions, and you don't need to have a formal disability diagnosis to apply.
How to apply
1Contact Access to Work
Call 0800 121 7479 or visit gov.uk and search for "Access to Work"
2Discuss your needs
An advisor will talk through what support would help you at work
3Get quotes
You'll need to get quotes for any equipment or training you need
4Receive support
Once approved, the grant will cover the agreed costs directly
Frequently Asked Questions
Application Tips & Success Strategies
Before You Call:
- Have your employment details ready (start date, employer name, job role)
- Think about specific tasks that are challenging due to your condition
- Consider what technology or support might help you work more effectively
- If you're job searching, have details about your interview or job offer
During the Assessment:
- Be honest about your challenges - don't downplay difficulties
- Explain how your condition affects specific work tasks
- Ask questions if you don't understand something
- Request to speak with your chosen training provider about your needs
Getting Quotes:
- Choose providers with proven experience and good references
- Ensure quotes meet Access to Work formatting requirements
- Consider ongoing support needs, not just initial training
- Ask providers about their flexibility with scheduling
How AAT Solutions can help
We're experienced Access to Work providers and can support your application process:
- Free consultation to identify your assistive technology needs
- Detailed quotes for training that meet Access to Work requirements
- Flexible training delivery to fit your work schedule
- Ongoing support after your initial training
- Expertise with workplace assessments and recommendations