Access to Work Support
Specialist workplace strategy coaching and coping strategies support
Access to Work can help people with a disability, neurodivergence, mental health condition or long-term health condition get practical support to start, stay in, or thrive at work.
At Access Your Ability, we provide specialist workplace strategy coaching and coping strategies support for people who need help managing the practical, organisational, communication or emotional demands of work.
Our support is individual, practical and focused on helping people build confidence, independence and sustainable strategies in the workplace.
The right support can make a real difference. For some people, this can be the difference between struggling to keep up and feeling able to succeed.
Who we support
We support people who may experience workplace challenges linked to:
Autism
ADHD
Dyslexia and other specific learning differences
Mental health difficulties
Anxiety, overwhelm or burnout
Executive functioning differences
Communication differences
Difficulties with organisation, planning or task management
Many people we work with are capable and skilled but may find that the demands of work create additional barriers. This can include managing changing tasks, new routines, busy environments, workplace communication, deadlines, meetings, uncertainty, or the pressure of learning lots of new information at once.
How Access Your Ability can help
Access Your Ability has been supporting disabled and neurodivergent people since 2016.
Our friendly specialist team has experience supporting people with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, mental health difficulties, complex needs and other support requirements.
Regular, flexible support is tailored to the person, their role and their workplace needs. To ensure the best fit, we match each employee with a qualified support worker based on their individual preferences.
We can help with:
Building practical strategies for organisation, planning and prioritising
Managing workload, deadlines and competing tasks
Breaking down tasks and workplace expectations
Developing routines and systems that work for the individual
Managing overwhelm, anxiety or change
Preparing for meetings, conversations or new tasks
Understanding workplace communication and expectations
Supporting transitions into a new role or working environment
Building confidence and independence at work
Reflecting on what is working and adjusting strategies when needed
We focus on realistic, everyday strategies that can be used in the workplace and adapted as the person’s role, confidence and needs change.
Access to Work funding
Access to Work is a government-funded scheme that can provide practical and financial support if you have a disability, health condition or mental health condition that affects you at work.
Access to Work is usually applied for by the employee or self-employed person. If support is agreed, Access to Work may fund workplace support that helps the person do their job.
Access Your Ability can provide information about our support and costs to help with an Access to Work application, award or review.
Please note that Access to Work decisions are made by the Department for Work and Pensions. Funding must usually be agreed by Access to Work before support can begin
Support we provide for Access to Work
*Please note: Rates are indicative and may vary depending on the support required, session length, preparation, reporting, travel, location or complexity of need. Please contact us to confirm current rates.
Looking for something different?
If your Access to Work award or recommendation includes a type of support not listed above, please contact us with your requirements. We are happy to discuss your needs and confirm whether Access Your Ability can provide suitable specialist support.
How to get started
If you already have Access to Work funding
Contact us to discuss your award, support needs and the type of support that has been recommended.
We can talk through:
What support has been agreed
The number of hours or sessions recommended
Whether our service is suitable for your needs
How sessions could be delivered
Any information you may need from us before support starts
If you are applying for Access to Work
You can still contact us before or during your application.
We can provide information about the type of workplace strategy coaching or coping strategies support we offer, so you can explain your needs as part of your Access to Work application.
Support for employers
We can also work with employers where appropriate, particularly when support involves communication, expectations, reasonable adjustments or practical workplace strategies.
This may include co-coaching sessions with the employee and manager, helping both sides understand what is working, what is creating barriers and what strategies may help.
Our approach is supportive, practical and focused on helping the employee succeed in their role.
Contact Us
To discuss Access to Work support, please contact us. We are happy to talk through your needs and help you understand whether Access Your Ability is the right provider for your workplace support.
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