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If you have an impairment or a health condition, you can get money to help you do your work under the Access to Work scheme. It can pay for practical assistance to help you get started, stay in job, or transition into self-employment if you’re establishing a business.
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What is the Access to Work Scheme?
Access to Work (ATW) is a government scheme which provides advice and practical support to help people overcome work-related obstacles so they can start or stay in work.
If you live in the UK and have a disability or long term physical or mental health condition, including ADHD, ASD, dyslexia, anxiety – you may be eligible for an Access to Work grant which can pay for practical support to help you:
1. start working
2. stay in work
3. move into self-employment or start a business
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What can an Access to Work grant pay for
Special equipment, adaptations or support worker services to help you do things like answer the phone or go to meetings, help getting to and from work and a job coach – which is where we come in.
We can match you with a coach who can help you develop effective strategies and routines to help you overcome your challenges.
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Are you eligible?
(You must qualify for both.)
Are you currently doing paid work, or just about to start?
Examples:
● Self employed/employed
● Apprentice/intern
● Work experience
Do you need support in work due to one of the following?
Examples:
● Disability
● Long-term health condition
● Mental health condition
If you are not currently working, you can still get Access to Work You would need to register as a sole trader requiring support for your business. We can help with this.
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What do you need to have ready when you apply?
Your checklist (if working is involved):
❏ Your personal details
❏ Details about your disability/health condition and how
it affects you
❏ Your workplace address and postcode
❏ The name of a workplace contact who can authorise your Access
to Work payments, their email address and work phone number
❏ (Only if you’re self-employed) Your unique tax reference number
If your employer does not yet know about your intention to use Access to Work for support, that’s absolutely fine! It’s not mandatory to enter this information.
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Timeline for Access to Work
Step 1 – Apply for Access to Work, using the online application form or by phone
Step 2 – An assessor will be assigned to you within 3-4 weeks of submitting your application. They will call you to discuss your application and to determine next steps.
Step 3 – The assessment (varies based on individual needs): You will be required to find 3 quotes from suppliers, including Connections in Mind, for the services you need. We can help with these.
Step 4 – The assessor feeds back their findings to DWP, including medical reports/assessments. DWP decide on the amount and duration of funding.
Step 5 – You will receive an offer letter from Access to Work stating the nature and amount of the funding. There is a declaration letter that you must sign and return.
Step 6 – You will be allocated a sum of money to fund coaching and we can help you find the best service to suit your needs within this budget.
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Organising your payments
There are two ways to receive Access to Work funding. When you receive the grant confirmation letter from Access to Work, you will receive a ‘DP228 payment info form’, where you must fill out your personal details as well as the payee details.
Option 1
Give Connections in Mind’s payment details so that Access to Work pay us directly. If you choose this option, you will have to send a copy of our invoice and a ‘DP222 claim form’ to the address stated on the form each month.
Option 2
Provide your own payment details for Access to Work to pay you directly.
If you choose this option, you would pay our invoice each month, then send your receipts to DWP along with the claim form, and they would reimburse you. The address to send these forms to will be on the back of your form. If you are self employed, Connections in Mind will need to countersign your forms to agree that coaching was provided.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_tabs][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_cta h2=”Email us”]info@connectionsinmind.co.uk[/vc_cta][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_cta h2=”Call us”]+44 (0)208 050 1605[/vc_cta][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_cta h2=”Speak to us”]BOOK AN APPOINTMENT[/vc_cta][/vc_column][/vc_row]