What is Access to Work (ATW)?
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Access to Work is a grant that supports people with a health condition or disability
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It provides individual practical support and advice to help to overcome barriers at work
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It helps people with all types of disabilities, including Mental Health conditions
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Access to Work grants may help with additional costs beyond “Reasonable Adjustments”
Eligibility
Who can get help?
To be eligible for Access to Work, people can apply who:
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Have a disability or health condition that affects their ability to work
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Have to pay work-related costs e.g. specialist equipment/travel costs
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Are aged 16 or over
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Are in or about to start paid work in England, Scotland or Wales
Work
One of the following must apply:
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Have a paid job
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Be self-employed
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Have a job interview
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About to start a job or work trial
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Starting work experience
How to apply for Access to Work?
Apply for Access to Work online or by phone;
https://www.get-disability-work-support.service.gov.uk/apply/condition
Access to Work helpline
Telephone: 0800 121 7479
Textphone: 0800 121 7579
Relay UK (for customers who cannot hear or speak on the phone):
18001 then 0800 121 7479
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
British Sign Language (BSL) video relay service
To use this, first check you can use the service
go to the video relay service