Access to work

This information applies to people in the UK only.If you live outside the UK, then more information about epilepsy and employment where you are will be available from your local epilepsy organisation.

This is a scheme available through the Jobcentre Plus, that can help employers and employees to overcome any problems which may result from an employee’s disability.

Access to Work Advisers offer practical advice and help to suit the needs of an individual person in a particular job. They can also pay a grant towards any extra employment costs that result from a person’s disability, for example:

• special aids equipment to help a disabled person function in the work place
• adaptation to premises or to existing equipment
• help with the additional costs of travel to, or in, work for people who are unable to use public transport.

For further information, contact the Disability Employment Adviser at your local Jobcentre Plus, who can put you in touch with an Access to Work Adviser.

Last updated 2 May 2007