Autism support workers explained: what they do and how to get one
Autistic and struggling at work? Find out what a support worker for autism actually does, what you're entitled to, where to find support, and how Access to Work can fund it.
Case study: fighting for reasonable adjustments - Part 1
A case study following one person's fight to get basic reasonable adjustments recognised by Access to Work, showing what self-advocacy can look like when the process completely stops before it's even started.
Access to Work Grant for Self-Employed People: How to Apply & Get Support
A practical look at how the Access to Work grant works for freelancers, sole traders, and small business owners, covering what it can pay for and how to apply before the costs come out of your own pocket.
Is It Still Worth Applying for Access to Work in 2025? | Disability Benefits & Reform Explained
A rundown of the 2025 welfare reforms and proposed PIP changes, and why Access to Work is still worth applying for even while the wider benefits system is being rewritten around it.
7 Reasons Mental Health Awareness Month Still Fails Neurodivergent Employees (And What Workplaces Should Do Instead)
Why the usual Mental Health Awareness Month campaigns still leave neurodivergent employees out, and what workplaces can do differently, including making Access to Work's mental health support common knowledge rather than something people only find out about by accident.
Employment Support for Autistic People | Find Work & Get the Right Support
Practical guidance on finding autism-friendly job opportunities, understanding your right to reasonable adjustments, and using Access to Work to get the right support in place.
So, You’ve Got Your Access to Work Assessment Booked In - What’s Next?
What actually happens in an Access to Work assessment, and how to prepare so you walk in ready to ask for the equipment, coaching, or support that would make the biggest difference to your work.
The Step-by-Step Guide to Completing Your Access to Work Application
A step-by-step walkthrough of the Access to Work application form, from describing your condition to explaining exactly what support would help, plus what happens once you've hit submit.
The Complete Guide to Understanding Access to Work Eligibility
A full breakdown of who can apply for Access to Work, including the conditions that typically qualify and what the grant can actually pay for once you're approved.
5 Things You Need To Know About the Access to Work Scheme
An introduction to how the Access to Work scheme works, who it's for, and why it's worth exploring even though the process itself isn't perfect.
How does Rishi Sunak’s press release affect Access to Work?
A look back at how Rishi Sunak's 2024 welfare reform announcement affected the Access to Work scheme, and why the changes to sick notes and benefits didn't change how ATW itself works.
Access to Work Eligibility for Employed People: What You Need to Know
A clear breakdown of Access to Work eligibility if you're employed, covering who qualifies, what counts as paid work, and the situations where the scheme doesn't apply.
What Makes Access to Work Different from Other Disability Benefits?
Everything you need to know about Access to Work’s eligibility conditions.
Is Access to Work a benefit?
Clearing up a common mix-up between grants and benefits, and why understanding the difference matters if you're deciding whether to apply for Access to Work.
What happens during an ATW assessment?
A first-hand account of what an Access to Work assessment is actually like, plus practical tips on how to prepare and speak up for the specific support you need.
Selecting the ideal support worker for your Access to Work grant
Why your Access to Work support worker doesn't need formal qualifications or an agency background, and how to go about finding someone who's genuinely the right fit for you.