FUNDED ADHD COACHING
Access to Work ADHD Coaching
If you have ADHD and it’s affecting your ability to work effectively, there’s a UK government grant that could pay for the coaching support you need. Sadly, a significant number of people who are eligible for it have never heard of it.
Access to Work is one of the most valuable and least well-known forms of support available to neurodivergent people in employment. This article explains what it is, who qualifies, how to apply and how you can use it to work with an ADHD coach.
You don’t need an ADHD diagnosis to start receiving coaching.
WE WORK WITH ACCESS TO WORK CLIENTS
Use your Access to Work funding for ADHD Coaching
If you’ve been awarded an Access to Work grant, or are considering applying, you may be able to use that funding to work with an ADHD coach. Margaret Nicholls, founder of Flourish ADHD Coaching, is an approved Access to Work provider, and has over 400 hours’ experience working with clients who are funded through Access to Work.
ADHD SUPPORT PAID BY THE GOVERNMENT
What Is Access to Work?
Access to Work is a UK government grant scheme run by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). It provides practical and financial support to help people with disabilities or health conditions, including ADHD and autism, at work, whether they’re employed or self-employed.
Unlike a loan, Access to Work funding does not need to be repaid. It’s designed to remove the barriers that neurodivergent people face in the workplace, and ADHD coaching is one of the most commonly funded forms of support under the scheme.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR ACCESS TO WORK?
Who can apply?
You must be in paid work, or starting work within 12 weeks, and living in England, Scotland or Wales. You do not need a formal ADHD diagnosis to apply, though having one can strengthen your case.
There are no restrictions based on your earnings or the type of work you do. The scheme covers employees, self-employed people and company directors.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN AN ACCESS TO WORK GRANT?
What does Access to Work Fund?
For people with ADHD, Access to Work commonly funds:
- One-to-one ADHD coaching to improve focus, organisation, planning and emotional regulation at work
- Assistive technology such as task management apps or speech-to-text software
- Noise-cancelling headphones and other sensory equipment
- Workplace support workers
- ADHD coaching funded through Access to Work must be provided by a recognised coach or professional.
HOW DO I USE MY ACCESS TO WORK GRANT WITH FLOURISH?
How Flourish ADHD Coaching Works With Access to Work
If you’re employed: Flourish ADHD Coaching founder Margaret Nicholls is a highly experienced Access to Work provider. This means your employer can work directly with her to set up and manage your funding, and your coaching sessions can begin once your grant is approved.
If you’re self-employed: If you’ve been awarded Access to Work funding, you can choose your own coach. You are welcome to bring your funding to Flourish ADHD Coaching and work with Margaret directly. Your home workspace is treated as your workplace for Access to Work purposes.
HOW ADHD COACHING SUPPORTS YOU AT WORK
Benefits of ADHD Coaching for work challenges
One-to-one coaching with Margaret Nicholls addresses the specific challenges that ADHD creates in the workplace, including:
Focus, attention and managing distractions
Planning, prioritisation and meeting deadlines
Working memory and following complex instructions
Emotional regulation and managing stress and overwhelm
Rejection sensitivity and its impact on professional relationships
Self-regulation and building sustainable routines
Impulsivity and its effect on communication and decision-making
Coaching is tailored to your specific role, your working environment and the challenges that matter most to you. Sessions are available online, making them accessible wherever you’re based.
HOW TO GET STARTED WITH ACCESS TO WORK ADHD COACHING
How to get started
If you already have Access to Work funding: Get in touch with Margaret directly to discuss how your funding can be used and to arrange an initial conversation. There’s no obligation and no pressure. The first step is simply a conversation about what you need and whether Flourish ADHD Coaching is the right fit.
If you’re considering applying for Access to Work: Contact Access to Work by calling 0800 121 7479 or applying online at https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply.
They will arrange a needs assessment to discuss what support would help you. Margaret is happy to discuss the process with you before you apply and to provide any information about her coaching services that may support your application.
Current wait times for Access to Work assessments are high, but the DWP is currently employing extra staff to tackle the backlog, so it’s worth applying as early as possible.
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Ready to Talk?
If you have Access to Work funding and are looking for an experienced ADHD coach, or if you’d like to know more about how the scheme works, Margaret would love to hear from you.
Or Email: margaret@flourishadhd.coach
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