Change of https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/access-to-work-factsheet

Change description : 2025-07-24 09:14:00: Clarified: [1] that Access to Work will not pay for reasonable adjustments that your employer must legally make; [2] what information about your business you need to provide if you’re self-employed. [Guidance and regulationCOVID-19]

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Guidance

Access to Work: factsheet for customers

Factsheet about Access to Work and how it can help overcome barriers to starting or keeping a job if you have a disability or long term health condition.

Update history

2025-08-27 15:02
Removed ‘Access to Work: factsheet for customers BSL videos’ as this content is now out of date.

2025-07-24 09:14
Clarified: [1] that Access to Work will not pay for reasonable adjustments that your employer must legally make; [2] what information about your business you need to provide if you’re self-employed.

2024-05-16 11:54
Added new Access to Work grant cap of £69,260 effective from 8 April 2024.

2023-06-13 14:15
Removed the ‘Access to Work during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak’ section. Updated ‘How can it help me?’ section to include flexible working arrangements.

2023-04-10 00:15
Updated with the latest benefit rates, effective from 10 April 2023

2022-05-09 11:30
Added the maximum annual award limit for 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023 – this is £65,180.

2022-01-31 00:15
Updated the Access to Work during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak section.

2021-11-03 15:17
Updated information on how to claim, including accessible formats and communication methods.

2021-04-01 00:00
Updated with the latest rates effective from 1 April 2021.