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The government’s Access to Work grant helps organisations pay for reasonable adjustments to give deaf people and those with hearing loss access to the same jobs, working conditions and opportunities as everyone else. Here’s a roundup of some frequently asked questions about the scheme: Who is eligible for the Access to Work grant? Applicants must be 16 or over with a permanent hearing loss which affects their ability to apply for or do a job. Certain benefits may affect whether an...

The Equality Act 2010 (or Disability Discrimination Act 1995 in Northern Ireland) requires employers to make reasonable adjustments so that deaf people and those with hearing loss are not unfairly disadvantaged during the recruitment process or in the workplace. Reasonable adjustments, to help those with hearing loss, are often free or inexpensive to implement and the government’s Access to Work scheme can contribute to the cost of specialist equipment and practical support. Tips for making reasonable adjustments during recruitment Here are...

Under the Equality Act 2010, or the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 in Northern Ireland, employers must protect employees against unfair treatment and give them access to equal opportunities in the workplace. Employers are legally required to make reasonable adjustments to make sure that deaf staff and those with hearing loss are not disadvantaged at any time during their employment. This includes the recruitment process, training and development, day-to-day working environment, health and safety practices, flexible working arrangements and promotion opportunities. Employees...

If you need extra support at work because you’re deaf or have hearing loss, help is available. Under the Equality Act 2010 (or the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 in Northern Ireland) your employer must make reasonable adjustments so that you’re not disadvantaged compared with hearing colleagues. Access to Work grant You may be entitled to an Access to Work grant to help cover the cost of any reasonable adjustments. The amount you might receive depends on how much assistance you need....

Disability Confident is a government scheme that helps employers attract, recruit and retain disabled staff. It provides advice and information to help organisations think differently about disability and how to make the workplace more accessible. The Disability Confident scheme has replaced the previous Guaranteed Interview scheme and Two Ticks scheme. Benefits for businesses The Disability Confident scheme can help employers: tap into a wider pool of talent to meet their workforce needs recruit and retain high-quality staff reduce staff turnover, saving...