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”
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
Apply for Access to Work online or by phone;
https://www.get-disability-work-support.service.gov.uk/apply/condition
Access to Work helpline:
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Telephone: 0800 121 7479
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Textphone: 0800 121 7579
Relay UK (for customers who cannot hear or speak on the phone):
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18001 then 0800 121 7479
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Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
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British Sign Language (BSL) video relay service
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To use this, first check you can use the service
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go to the video relay service
The Access to Work Mental Health Support Service
About the service
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Confidential and vocational support for employees with mental illness to retain/regain their ability to participate
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Support for a period of 9 months consisting of fortnightly review calls.
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No financial contribution required from employer or employee.
Eligibility
Be in paid employment
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Any hours
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Permanent or temporary
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Self employed
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Apprenticeships
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Attending or signed off sick
Have a mental health condition or have symptoms
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Diagnosed or undiagnosed
