Get an Access To Work Grant for funded support at work
Access to Work grants are available to adults with ADHD who are struggling to be fully productive. You can claim Access to Work whether you're self-employed, are starting a company, run your own company or are an employee. Use the grant for various means. The grant can fund ADHD coaching, a virtual assistant, software and equipment to help you flourish in your business or role.
We're here to help you get the funding you need.
As daunting as applying for Access to Work may seem, ADHD Success can help. We will gather all the information we need from you about what you struggle with, why that's down to your ADHD and what support could help for your productivity. We will write a robust case for your application and submit this to Access to Work rapidly on you behalf.
Use Access to Work funding to get ADHD coaching
ADHD coaching is a well known and effective method helping you to manage many of the symptoms which block you being at your best in the workplace.
The grant can be used to pay for a personal assistant
A personal assistant is a remote worker who can help you with planning, organisation, admin and other tasks that your ADHD brain finds challenging.
Use it to pay for workplace tools and software
Access to Work funding has been used to pay for tools such as noise cancelling and our ADHD-friendly project management software.
Support to get the grant and help you need
Getting the right information
Through an easy online form we collect the relevant information so we can build the strongest case for your Access To Work application.
Making your application
Whereas many adults with ADHD put off their application wasting £000's in available grant each month, your application will be made promptly.
Access to Work interview
You will receive a copy of the submission we made on your behalf, so that you'll have all the salient information at your fingertips during the interview.
Grant award
After your interview with your Access to Work case manager you will be informed about the amount they will award you for the coming 12 months.
Practical Support
Use the grant for help and tools that make your job easier, such as our ADHD eduction, training, coaching, virtual assistant and software.
Income and Benefits
As long as you work more than 1 hour per week you can claim the grant. It doesn't need to be repaid, and it doesn't affect your other benefits.
Who is Eligible?
Any adult with ADHD who is employed or is in business. You could be starting a business, self-employed or already running a business.
How Do I Apply?
Simply click on the Get Started button below, set up an account with us then purchase the Access to Work application service.
Customer testimonials
We've helped many ADHD adults, whether employed, self-employed, starting or running a business to successfully get their Access to Work grant - and to obtain a significantly greater grant, matched to their needs.
Emma
Founder, creative agency
Tim
IT Project Manager
Anna
Owner, physiotherapy practices company
Tom
MD, construction company
Pricing
We'll submit a robust application for you and see it all the way through.
FAQs
Some of the commonly asked and answered questions below. If you require more information then please contact us using the methods below.
Access to Work individualises the grant based on information provided during the application and assessment process. So, grants vary between individuals based on requirements. However, we see the following are frequently funded for our clients:
- a productivity support coach who specialises in ADHD in the workplace
- a day-to-day virtual assistant support worker
- sit-stand desk
- noise cancelling headphones
- Remarkable tablet
- memory training
Access to Work grants are available to adults with ADHD who are struggling to be fully productive. You can claim Access to Work whether you're self-employed, are starting a company, run your own company or are an employee.
You need to have a paid job (or be about to start or return to one). A paid job can be full or part-time and can include: employment self-employment an apprenticeship a work trial or work experience an internship a work placement You cannot get Access to Work support for voluntary work.
If you disagree with the decision, call the Access to Work helpline to ask someone to reconsider your application. You can also call the helpline if you're unhappy with how your case has been handled or the service you've received.
There is no set amount for an Access to Work grant. How much you get depends on your specific case. The grant will only cover the support needed to let you stay in work or in self-employment. There is an annual cap on the total amount of support that can be provided under Access to Work; this is currently set at £66,000.
You must tell Access to Work by calling the helpline if your circumstances change. This could be if, for example: your name, address, contact details or workplace address changes you change jobs your disability, illness or health condition changes
If your job is normally based in Great Britain, but you are asked to travel out of the country as part of your duties, Access to Work support would be provided but may be limited.
Access to Work will not pay for reasonable adjustments. These are the changes your employer must legally make to support you to do your job. Access to Work will advise your employer if changes should be made as reasonable adjustments.
If you change employers, you may be able to transfer equipment to your new employer. You cannot automatically transfer awards for support workers or travel. You would need to contact the Access to Work team to discuss your new arrangements.
The grant can be used for help and tools that make your work easier, such as our ADHD education, training, coaching, virtual assistant services, software and more.
You can get Access to Work and ESA at the same time if you work less than 16 hours a week. There are rules about working while claiming ESA. You can ask us for advice and support
You can claim money from your grant online or by post. To claim money from your grant online, you'll need to create an Access to Work portal account. To claim money from your grant you'll need to provide: the dates you had support invoices or receipts showing the cost of your support bank details for the person or company who will receive the money from the grant You may also need the details of a workplace contact who can confirm the support you're claiming for.
It does not matter how much you earn. If you get an Access to Work grant, it will not affect any other benefits you get and you will not have to pay it back. You or your employer may need to pay some costs up front and claim them back later.
No, you cannot directly apply for Access to Work. If you are a UK civil servant then apply through one of these two organisations: Able Futures https://able-futures.co.uk/individuals or Maximus https://atw.maximusuk.co.uk/
You'll need to renew your Access to Work grant before it ends if you use it to pay for ongoing support (for example, coaching). Your decision letter will say when your grant ends. You can apply to renew it 12 weeks before this.