Experiences with Access To Work?
Hello! I've just got a new job and HR wants me to apply for Access To Work, something I've been meaning to do for years but so far have been too AuDHD to manage. I would like to hear people's experiences applying for it, what to expect with timescales and what you asked for vs. what you got, any tips, dos/don'ts etc. I know it can be quite similar to PIP in the way that you have to phrase requests very carefully otherwise they'll deny things.
Some more info: I'm lucky enough to wfh full time so that covers many of my adjustment needs, and in my old job I had a cobbled together system of support where they found a bit of funding for me to occasionally see an AuDHD coach. My disabilities are more complex than just AuDHD, including some energy limiting chronic illnesses, so I found that really the main thing I need adjustment wise is a meeting once a month or so with my coach who helps keep me on track with how overwhelming working a corporate job can be. Everything I've read about Access to Work suggests they only fund a set number of sessions with job coaches, if at all, and they might have to be with a specific company rather than someone I choose. I'd be interested to hear if anyone has secured funding beyond e.g. 12 sessions and if you got to choose your own coach.