Access to Work
A government grant and support to help you do a paid job, or get to and from work, if you have a disability or health condition.
What you get
A grant towards practical support, which can include specialist equipment, support workers, adaptations, and help with travel to work if you cannot use public transport. There is also mental health support at work, which official GOV.UK guidance says you can only claim from Access to Work once. The exact support is assessed individually. A published maximum grant is not repeated here because it should be checked on the current GOV.UK pages when you apply.
Who can get it
You must be 16 or over, 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 in paid work or about to start or return within 12 weeks, and live and work in England, Scotland or Wales. Paid work includes employment, self-employment, apprenticeships, internships and some placements, and can include working from home. You cannot get it for voluntary work. If you are self-employed you must have an annual turnover of at least £6,500. Civil servants get support from their employer instead. There is a different system in Northern Ireland.
How to apply
Apply on GOV.UK, ideally as soon as you have a job offer or need support. Your employer may be asked to share some costs, depending on the type of support and the size of the organisation.