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Access to Work Grant

Department for Work and Pensions

Description

Grant funding practical, workplace-based support for disabled people and those with a long-term health condition — e.g. specialist equipment, a support worker or job coach, BSL interpreters, travel costs, or mental health support — to help them start, stay in, or move into work in England, Scotland or Wales.

Amount

Funding cap of £69,260/year for support costs (frozen at this level for 2025/26 and 2026/27); government announced in April 2026 it is 'reviewing all aspects' of the scheme, so cap and rules may change

Deadline

Rolling / no fixed deadline

Eligibility summary

  • Available in: England, Scotland, Wales.
  • Open to individuals — not restricted to businesses.
Notes
Not means-tested; paid to cover costs an employer isn't reasonably expected to provide as a workplace adjustment. Award is per person, not per employer, so it moves with you between jobs. Northern Ireland runs a separate 'Access to Work (NI)' scheme via the Department for Communities — see the separate entry.
Requirement
Aged 16+, have a disability or long-term physical/mental health condition that affects your ability to work or get to work, and are employed, self-employed, or about to start/return to a job (including a job interview) in Great Britain.

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How to apply

Apply online via gov.uk or by phone; an Access to Work adviser assesses what support you need and confirms funding directly with you and your employer.

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Last verified: 19 August 2026. See the footer disclaimer — this is general information, not financial or tax advice.