Places you can get support
Access to Work
Access to Work is a government-funded employment support program that offers to help people with difficulties, including ADHD, stay in employment. It is best to talk to your employer before you contact Access to Work. You may want to use them if you are struggling in employment related to your ADHD or you are at risk of losing your job. Before this point, you may find that your ADHD is impacting significantly on your ability to do your job. There are many different elements of support they may be able to offer you. Support may be practical (adjustments in terms of equipment) or to support your mental health. It does not matter how much you earn and includes those who work from home.
Here are some examples of practical support they may offer (this is not an exhaustive list):
- BSL interpreters, lip speakers or note-takers
- Adaptations to vehicles to get to work
- A support worker/ job coach to help you with work
- Special equipment in the workplace to make your job easier
- Adaptations to the environment that might help you at work
This is what they say about what is offered for mental health support:
- A tailored plan to help you to get or stay in work
- One-to-one sessions with a mental health professional (related to work)
Further information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work
They also offer support with communication for job interviews, if this is a difficulty for you. See their website for eligibility for all of the above on the website.
The Royal College of Nursing has published some Neurodiversity guidance. You can direct your employers to these if they need more support with this. You do not need to be a nurse, it is applicable across organisations. Look for RCN Neurodiversity Guidance For employers, managers, staff, and students.
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