Magnifiers and Low Vision Aids

Did you know that if you have a condition such as a vision impairment, you may be eligible to get support from the Access to Work Scheme.

This is a government grant that is based on you and your needs to help if you have physical or mental health conditions, to ensure you have equal opportunity to apply for jobs and to be able to fulfil your job description.

The support you could receive includes:

A grant to pay for practical support:

This includes:

  • Equipment
  • Travel to and within work
  • Support Worker
  • Adaptations within the workplace

Support with managing workplace mental health

Money to pay for communication support at job interviews

Eligibility

To be eligible to receive Access To Work you must:

  • Have a physical or mental health condition or disability that means you need support to do your job or get to and from work
  • Be 16 or over
  • Be in paid work (or be about to start or return to paid work in the next 12 weeks)
  • Live and work (or be about to start or return to work) in England, Scotland or Wales

How to apply?

You can apply online via Gov.UK

Check if you are eligible – Access to Work – GOV.UK

You can call on 0800 121 7479

Relay UK (if you cannot hear or speak on the phone): 18001 then 0800 121 7479

British Sign Language (BSL) video relay service if you’re on a computer

Useful Information

If you were successful in your application to receive Access To Work support, this will not affect any other benefits you may be claiming. If you work for a large employer, they may be expected to contribute towards the grant.