Changes to Access to Work during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced further changes to the process of claiming the Access to Work benefit during the pandemic.
The following extensions to the scheme have been announced:
- You can get grant funding if you’re disabled and need support to work from home because of Covid-19, which can help pay for special equipment such as a screen reader or video remote interpreting or support worker services.
- This funding can also be fast-tracked if you’re in the clinically extremely vulnerable group.
- If you’re travelling into the office and due to your health condition public transport isn’t a safe option for you at the moment, you can also apply for financial support with things like taxi fares.
- If you are anxious about returning to work and need support, you can also get mental health support through Access to Work with a tailored package of support for up to nine months.
The Access to Work factsheet has been updated to reflect these changes. You can read it on the DWP website.
Posted 2020-08-27 03:56:55