Last updated: 31 July 2025
The Access to Work scheme
Access to Work is a publicly funded employment support grant scheme to support disabled people start or stay in work. It can provide practical and financial support for people who have a disability or physical or mental health condition. Support can be provided where someone needs support or adjustments beyond what the employer can provide.
More information about Access to Work can be found on the UK Government website.
The demand for Access to Work has increased over the years and it is experiencing a backlog of applications which contribute to lengthy waiting times for applications. Spend on Access to Work has also increased. BDF believe Access to Work is a world-leading asset and should be protected and invested in.
Along with our members, we have been working to understanding the use, challenges, and successes of Access to Work since 2018. On this page, you can find some our papers about Access to Work, including information about our Access to Work Forum for members.
Pathways to Work consultation response on Access to Work (June 2025)
The Access to Work Forum informed our response to the Access to Work section of the Pathways to Work consultation, published by the government in March 2025. Download our response here.
Access to Work Forum
Our Access to Work Forum supports and advises on all of our work and informs our responses to Government policy proposals about Access to Work. You can read more about the Forum here.
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