Improving Employment Accessibility through Access to Work (AtW)
Access to Work (AtW) provides valuable support for individuals with disabilities or health conditions aiming to enter or stay in the workforce. Discover how AtW benefits both workers and employers, who can apply for help, available support options, and how to initiate the process.
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o What is Access to Work ( AtW) o How AtW fits into the wider disability agenda o Why it works for workers and employers o Who can get help o What support can be available o How to apply and where to go for more advice
Access to Work supports people with a health condition or disability and their employers. provides individual practical support and advice to help to overcome barriers to work. helps people with all types of disabilities including mental health conditions grants may help with additional costs beyond Reasonable Adjustments
Disabled people and those with a health condition can offer a great deal to an employer, however some may need extra help to make work possible. Some benefits of Access to Work: enables employers to retain valued workers can help people to realise their potential is good for everyone, by helping people to get into and stay in work
To be eligible for AtW people can apply who: have a disability, mental or physical health condition that affects their ability to work are 16 or over are in or about to start paid work their job is in England, Scotland or Wales
What we mean by work: a paid job self-employment a job interview about to start a job or work trial some work experience Apprenticeship or Supported Internship
What could AtW pay for: special equipment or adaptations taxis to work for those who can t use public transport a support worker or job coach to help in the workplace a mental health support service (WMHSS) for people who are absent from work or experiencing difficulties with their wellbeing disability awareness training for work colleagues a communicator at a job interview or in the workplace the cost of moving equipment following a change in location or job
gov.uk/access-to-work - For full details about ATW and how to apply Ring 0300 4568114 for the WMHSS people looking for work who think they need help, can check whether they are eligible and download an AtW introduction letter to give to potential employers applications to AtW can now be made online
