Who We Help

Practical Workplace Support for Adults Who Need It

Workplace Coaching Funded by Access to Work

At Focus Work, we support adults whose disability, health condition, or neurodivergence creates barriers in the workplace. With coaching, our clients learn the right strategies and get structured support to help them thrive in the workplace (or their new business).

In many cases, coaching and practical support can be fully funded through the government’s Access to Work scheme, meaning there is no cost to the individual. Once funding is in place, we connect you with one of our approved and certified coaches who will work closely with you.

ADHD Workplace Support online coach

Practical Workplace Support

Professionals with ADHD

This support is for adults with ADHD who know they are capable but struggle with consistency, focus, organisation, or follow-through at work.

ADHD can show up as missed deadlines, difficulty prioritising, overwhelm, emotional reactivity, or cycles of burnout, even in highly intelligent and dedicated professionals.

Our coaching focuses on practical workplace strategies that help clients work more effectively, reduce stress, manage time, organise better, deal with overwhelm, and build sustainable ways of managing their responsibilities.

Access to Work frequently funds ADHD coaching, and we guide clients through the application process.

Adults with Dyslexia & Learning Differences

We support adults with dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, and other learning differences who find that reading, writing, organisation, or processing information can create ongoing pressure in professional environments.

Many people develop impressive workarounds over time but those strategies often come at the cost of extra effort and fatigue.

Coaching focuses on practical systems, assistive tools, and smarter ways of working so clients can perform with greater ease and confidence.

Funding for this type of workplace support is commonly approved through Access to Work.

Autistic & Neurodivergent Professionals

This support is for autistic adults and neurodivergent individuals who want to succeed at work without constantly feeling as though they must adapt themselves to environments that don’t naturally fit.

Workplace challenges may include managing expectations, navigating communication styles, coping with change, handling sensory demands, or maintaining workable routines.

Our coaching is practical, strengths-based, and focused on helping clients create working conditions that support how their brain operates rather than forcing unsustainable adjustments.

Access to Work often funds coaching for neurodivergent employees, and we help make the process straightforward.

Individuals Experiencing Anxiety at Work

This support is for adults whose anxiety impacts their professional life, whether through overthinking, avoidance, difficulty making decisions, or a persistent sense of pressure.

We do not provide therapy. Instead, coaching focuses on structured, work-based strategies that support clearer thinking, confident communication, and manageable workloads.

When anxiety creates a functional barrier at work, Access to Work may fund coaching designed specifically to improve workplace effectiveness.

Adults Managing Long-Term Health Conditions

We support adults whose physical or fluctuating health conditions make it harder to sustain performance at work.

This may include conditions such as: 

Fibromyalgia

Chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS)

Autoimmune conditions

Long COVID

Other health conditions that affect energy, concentration, or stamina

Many professionals in this position are highly capable but find that traditional working patterns are difficult to maintain without the right structures in place.
Our coaching focuses on practical workplace strategies such as:

Energy management & pacing

Realistic workload planning

Sustainable productivity

Boundary setting

Communication with employers

Reducing cognitive overload

The goal is not to push through limitations, but to create ways of working that are effective and sustainable.

Access to Work frequently funds practical support for individuals managing long-term health conditions, and we guide clients through the application process to help secure the support they need.

Employees, Self-Employed Professionals & Employers

Our support is suitable for:

employees seeking workplace support

Professionals starting new roles

Self-employed individuals

People returning to work after illness

employers supporting staff

If a condition is affecting how someone functions at work, coaching may be an appropriate next step.

Access to Work — Quick Eligibility Check

Access to Work is a UK government grant that helps cover the cost of practical workplace support. You may be eligible if:

You are 16 or over

You live and work in England, Scotland, or Wales

You are:

in paid employment, or

self-employed, or

about to start a new job within the next 12 weeks

You have a disability, health condition, or neurodivergence that affects how you work

If You’re Self-Employed

To be eligible for Access to Work as a self-employed individual, you must usually be able to show:

an annual turnover of at least £6,500, or

clear evidence that your business is trading and generating income

If You’re Self-Employed If You’re Starting a New Job

You can apply for Access to Work up to 12 weeks before your job start date, which means support can often be arranged before you begin.

Not Sure If You’re Eligible for Government Funded Coaching and Workplace Support?

Many people assume they won’t qualify for funded support and are often surprised to learn they do. We help clients understand their options and guide them through the Access to Work application from start to finish, removing as much friction from the process as possible.

With the right support in place, work can become more manageable, sustainable, and productive.

Get in touch to explore what says support might help and whether funding is available.