Access To Work

Anyone who has a disability, mental health condition, neurodivergence or long-term health condition can apply for Access to Work. This includes people in employment, social care, and self-employment. If you need support to carry out your job in any capacity, then you’re eligible. You don’t need to be employed by a large company either. The scheme is open to all industries and settings.

Funding may not cover every expense, but it does offer flexibility, allowing you to receive support from any registered provider. This means you can tailor assistance to your needs.

It can be used for: Special equipment or software, workplace adaptations (not legally required to be made by your employer), support worker services, job coach, neurodivergent coach or mental health coach, travel expenses to and from work, disability Awareness training for colleagues and team members.

Funding can also help cover the cost of relocating equipment if you change jobs or work locations.

Access to work doesn’t fund changes or adjustments that your employer is legally required to make as part of their duty to provide reasonable adjustments. It also doesn’t cover items considered standard for any job. Support that was previously offered by your employer but has since been withdrawn is also not covered.

Additionally, Access to Work does not cover the costs of setting up a business or any expenses incurred by the business for standard equipment, fact-finding activities, or attendance at courses, seminars, and events.

Yes, we are fully funded to provide support workers through the Access to Work scheme. Our team is experienced and passionate about helping you achieve your goals. As a preferred supplier under DCHS, you can begin working with us immediately – no waiting is required.

In addition to support workers, we also offer training and consultancy to promote neuro-inclusive workplaces, education, and healthcare support.

See our training and consultancy for healthcare and organisations for more on our training and consultancy services.

If you’re ready to get started or need more information, we’re here to guide you through every step of the process. At Diverse Learners, we believe everyone deserves the chance to thrive at work, and we’re committed to making that happen. Contact us to get started.

If your tutor is unavailable, you’re able to choose whether you rearrange that session or reassign a temporary tutor.

We understand that you may not feel your coach is the right person for you. If you don’t connect with your coach, please tell us, and we’ll arrange a discussion for you to reassign you a new one.