Access to work is a Government scheme to assist employers in meeting the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995. It applies to full or part time, permanent or temporary work, meaning that employers must be able to provide sufficient levels of access to all existing and potential employees.
Access to work can assist in a number of ways. For example, a disability service team member will be located in the local job centre to provide practical help and advice for disabled people seeking a job. Grants may also be given towards the cost of special equipment (or alterations to current equipment) to suit the particular work needs of the employee.

Grants may be up to the value of 100% of the approved costs for a new employee, or 80% for an existing employee.

See the access to work website for further details:

www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk