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Access to Work
Discover the Access to Work (ATW) scheme, a government-funded grant offering practical support for individuals at work with disabilities, health conditions, or mental health concerns.
What is the Access to Work scheme?
Access to Work (AtW) is a government-funded grant designed to provide practical support for individuals with disabilities, health conditions, or mental health issues. Its purpose is to assist you in starting a job, remaining employed, or transitioning to self-employment or starting a business. This support is tailored to meet your unique needs, ensuring that all reasonable adjustments are made to help you perform your job to the best of your ability.
The support you receive will be based on your individual needs. Through Access to Work, you can apply for:
- A grant to help cover practical support for your job
- Assistance in managing your mental health at work
- Funding for communication support during job interviews
Who is eligible for the Access to Work scheme?
Access to Work provides support to individuals who are:
- In full-time employment
- About to return to paid work in the next 12 weeks
- Self-employed
- Apprentices
- Trainees
- Supported interns
- Doing self-directed work experience
- On Jobcentre Plus promoted work trials
- Going to a job interview
It is not always necessary to be currently in employment, you can also apply if you have:
- A job offer letter
- A job start date
- A letter confirming your interview
If you meet the above criteria, to gain access to support, you must also:
- Have a physical or mental health condition or disability that means you need support to do your job or get to and from work
- Be aged 16 or over
- Live in England, Scotland or Wales – if you live in Northern Ireland, you can gain support through a different system
You cannot get the Access to Work scheme if you live in the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man.
Did you know that you can request Caption.Ed through Access to Work?
What is Caption.Ed?
Caption.Ed is a piece of note-taking and captioning software recommended through Access to Work.
Our users use Caption.Ed to:
- Capture information from online and in-person meetings
- Record the audio or video of a session
- Take notes effortlessly
- Generate meeting transcripts
Compatible on Mac, Windows, Chromebook, and mobile devices. Caption.Ed is also ISO 27001:2022 compliant.
Why would Caption.Ed be useful for me?
Caption.Ed supports professionals by:
- Reducing anxiety around information retention
- Increasing focus and concentration
- Supporting independent working
- Boosting confidence and providing peace of mind
Who is Caption.Ed best suited for?
The majority of our users identify as disabled or neurodivergent. Caption.Ed has provided life-changing support for:
- Employees who are deaf or have hearing loss
- Employees who require note-taking support
- Employees who are neurodivergent
- Employees who struggle with anxiety and/or depression
Get Caption.Ed for free through Access to Work
We’re here to help
If you’ve got questions about accessing Caption.Ed through the Access to Work scheme, reach out to the team.
Step 1
Apply to Access to Work
Head over to the gov.uk website and follow their application process.
Step 2
Be assessed
You’ll have an assessment and your assessor will make recommendations. If you’re interested in Caption.Ed, remember to mention this to your assessor.
Step 3
Request your licence
If your assessor recommends Caption.Ed, you can request your licence via this form.
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