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Could Your ADHD Coaching Be Funded?
If ADHD makes work harder — missed deadlines, constant overwhelm, struggling to stay organised despite genuinely being good at your job — there is financial support available that many people never discover.
If you have ADHD and are employed or self-employed, you may be able to receive funding for ADHD coaching through the Government’s Access to Work scheme. Many people are surprised to find they don’t have to pay for the support they need to succeed at work.
At Positive Thinking Hypnotherapy, I provide specialist ADHD support for adults, helping you overcome the challenges ADHD can bring in the workplace — building confidence, reducing stress, reducing overwhelm and procrastination and creating strategies that actually work for you.
Book a FREE 30-minute consultation to discuss your needs and whether ADHD coaching may be right for you.
What is Access to Work?
Access to Work is a Government grant designed to help people with a disability or long-term health condition start work, stay in work, or return to work.
For many adults with ADHD, the scheme can fund practical workplace support — including ADHD coaching — where it’s recommended to help them perform effectively in their role. It provides support that goes beyond the reasonable adjustments an employer is already required to make.
The funding is a grant. It does not need to be repaid, and it won’t affect any other benefits you receive.
Please note: Access to Work makes the funding decision, not us. Our role is to provide the coaching and, where helpful, support you in putting together a clear, well-evidenced application.
What other Conditions are Funded?
Neurodivergent profiles: ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, and dyscalculia
Mental health conditions: Depression, anxiety, stress, and obsessive-compulsive disorder
Physical and sensory impairments: Hearing loss, visual impairments, mobility issues, and chronic pain conditions
How Do I Apply?
Applying is straightforward.
Step 1 — Apply: Complete the online Access to Work application, or apply by telephone through the Department for Work and Pensions.
Step 2 — Discuss: An adviser will talk through how ADHD affects you in your specific role.
Step 3 — Assessment: You may be offered a workplace needs assessment to identify the most appropriate support.
Step 4 — Funding: confirmed If ADHD coaching is recommended and approved, Access to Work will explain how your funding can be used.
The process can currently take several weeks or longer due to high demand, so I always recommend applying as early as possible — funding is typically valid from your application date, so there’s no advantage to waiting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a formal ADHD diagnosis to apply?
No. A formal diagnosis isn’t required. What matters most is being able to show how ADHD affects you at work — a GP letter, a specialist’s letter, or a clear description of your own experience can be enough to support your application.
How much funding could I get?
There’s no fixed amount — funding depends entirely on your individual needs and what’s agreed during your assessment. The government sets an overall annual cap per person, but most awards are far smaller than this maximum, and coaching is usually only part of a wider support package if needed.
Will applying affect my other benefits?
No. Access to Work is a grant, not a benefit. It won’t affect Universal Credit, PIP, or any other benefits you receive, and it isn’t taxed.
I’m self-employed — can I still apply?
Yes. Self-employed people, freelancers, and contractors can apply on the same basis as employees, provided you meet the scheme’s general eligibility criteria.
How long does a decision take?
Official guidance targets a decision within 25 working days, but current demand means many applicants are waiting considerably longer — often several months. Applying as early as possible gives you the best chance of having support in place when you need it, and approved funding is typically backdated to your application date.
Does Access to Work replace what my employer should already provide?
No. Access to Work sits alongside — not instead of — your employer’s legal duty to make reasonable adjustments. It’s designed to fund additional, more specialist support beyond that.
Do you decide whether I get funded?
No. Access to Work makes all funding decisions, not us. Our role is to provide the coaching itself and, where helpful, support you with clear, well-evidenced information for your application.
Frequently Asked Questions
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