Useful Information

If you are visually or hearing impaired there are a variety of ways Access to Work could help you to retain your job. This could include providing:

• BSL interpreters, lip speakers or note takers
• adaptations to your vehicle so you can get to work
• taxi fares to work or a support worker if you cannot use public transport
• a support worker or job coach to help you in your workplace
• awareness training for your colleagues
• adaptations to premises and equipment
• special aids and equipment

Some people with sensory impairments can also get communication assistance for job interviews specifically. You can use this service if you:

• are Deaf or hard of hearing and need a British Sign Language interpreter or lipspeaker
• have a physical or mental health condition or learning difficulty and need communication support

You can apply if you have an interview for paid work coming up, but not for previous job interviews where you may have paid for communication support yourself.