Accessibility

Access to Work (UK): Support for Coaching

Oak & River is committed to making coaching accessible and sustainable for individuals and organisations.

Some clients may be eligible to receive funding or financial support for coaching through the UK government’s Access to Work scheme.

For individuals

Access to Work is a government programme designed to support people who have a disability, long-term health condition, or neurodivergence that affects their work.

Depending on individual circumstances, the scheme may contribute toward the cost of:

• professional or workplace coaching

• support with focus, organisation, confidence, communication, or transitions

• strategies for managing workload, energy, or burnout

Clients usually apply directly, and funding decisions are made by Access to Work.

I’m happy to:

• confirm whether my coaching services meet typical Access to Work criteria (they do)

• provide quotes or documentation if requested

• support you in thinking through how coaching might help you at work

For employers

Employers may also be involved in Access to Work-funded support, particularly where coaching is recommended to help an employee:

• remain in work

• return after illness or leave

• perform effectively and sustainably

• manage transitions, workload, or neurodivergent needs

Oak & River offers professional coaching that is:

• strengths-based and trauma-informed

• practical and reflective

• aligned with workplace realities and organisational values

Where appropriate, I can collaborate with individuals, managers, and organisations to ensure coaching goals are clear and supportive of both wellbeing and performance.

A gentle note

Access to Work eligibility and funding decisions are made by the UK government, and support is not guaranteed. I aim to be transparent, supportive, and realistic throughout the process.

If you’re unsure whether Access to Work might apply to you or your organisation, you’re very welcome to get in touch and we can explore it together.