Chapter 5
Access to work
[ch 5: page 46]Access to Work is a publicly-funded employment support programme that aims to help more disabled people start or stay in work. It can provide practical and financial support for people with a disability or long term physical or mental health condition. The government extended the Access to Work scheme to provide more financial support to disabled people working from home during the pandemic. This includes a includes a tailored package of mental health support for up to nine months. For further information go to www.gov.uk/access-to-work