Access to Work

Get support at Work - Fully Funded

 

At mind on side, we understand that managing your mental health or addiction recovery while holding down a job can be tough.

That's why we work alongside the UK Government's Access to Work scheme - giving you access to up to

£69,260 per year in fully-funded support.

 

What Support Could Mind On Side Provide

As a support service with lived experience in mental health, addiction recovery, and workplace wellbeing, we can offer:

One to One Recovery Coaching

  • Weekly & flexible coaching
  • Harm reduction or relapse prevention
  • Goal setting & coping strategies

Workplace Mental Health Support

  • Help manage stress, anxiety and confidence
  • Regular check-ins to keep you on track
  • Support with communications or routines

Wellbeing & Life Skills

  • Emotional Regulations
  • Building Resilience and Boundaries
  • Managing work while in treatment or recovery

Confidential Support

  • Trauma-informed & person-centred

  • No employer contact required (unless you want us to)

  • Support to and from work(if you struggle with travelling)

How We Help You Apply

We know the forms can feel overwhelming ~ that's where we come in:

Free Discovery Call

Talk to us about your needs in confidence

Access to Work Application Help

We'll help you fill in your application or do it with you

Support Plan & Quote

We create a simple, clear plan for AtW to approve - showing how we'll help you in work (AtW pay all quotes if accepted)

Ongoing Coaching

Once approved, we begin regular sessions and invoice AtW directly - so there's no cost to you

You May Be Eligible If

You don't need to tell your employer to apply

Work Status

You're employed or self-employed

Health

You have a mental health condition or are in addiction recovery

Capability

You're condition affects your ability to do your job

Age & Location

You're over 16 and live in England, Scotland or Wales

Remember there is no need to speak to your employer about Access to Work, we are here to do it all for you.

What Can The Grant Be Used For

Support

1:1 support sessions with a recovery or mental health coach

Technology

Software or devices to help you with communication or memory

Transportation

Travel costs if public transport is not suitable

 

We have various ways in which we can assist you, and help make your work life more comfortable, safe and enjoyable. We work with you in such a way, so we can get to know you as a person first, from there we can then support you as much as we possibly can with anything you feel would help you continue striving towards your goals. Mind On Side is here for you. You are the reason we are here, and remember, we have all been in your situation, so please be yourself.