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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.

If your employee, or potential employee, needs extra help or consideration because of their disability, the Access to Work scheme may be of use to you. This scheme is available through the Jobcentre Plus. Man and woman in meeting

Access to Work Advisers offer practical advice and help to suit the needs of an individual person in a particular job. The Access to Work scheme 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.

More information about Access to Work can be found on the Jobcentre Plus website.

Last updated 2 May 2007

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