Struggling at Work Due to Hearing Loss? Access to Work Can Help!
Hearco
Jun 14, 2025
Struggling at Work Due to Hearing Loss? Access to Work Can Help!
If hearing challenges are impacting your job or job search in the UK, Access to Work is a vital government grant that can provide support. This scheme helps people with disabilities, including hearing loss, thrive in their careers.
What is Access to Work?
It's a grant from the DWP, not a benefit, designed to fund practical support. This can include:
Specialist Hearing Aids: Often more advanced than NHS options, ideal for demanding work environments.
Assistive Listening Devices: Like remote microphones for clearer hearing in meetings.
Amplified Phones/Headsets: To improve communication.
Communication Support: Interpreters or note-takers.
Are You Eligible?
You can apply if you're 16+, have a hearing condition affecting your work, and are in paid work, starting a new job, self-employed, or have an interview. You live and work in England, Scotland, or Wales.
How to Apply:
Talk to your employer about reasonable adjustments.
Apply online or by phone (you, the individual, must apply).
An advisor will assess your needs and may arrange a workplace assessment.
Receive a grant offer to cover approved costs.
Don't Let Hearing Loss Hold You Back!
Access to Work is a powerful tool to ensure your career isn't limited by your hearing.
Useful Links for Access to Work:
Learn more and apply: https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work
Contact the helpline: 0800 121 7479
Hearco is here to support your application! We can provide the necessary assessments and quotations for specialist hearing aids and accessories.
