Introduction
If you have questions about the support you are entitled to as a disabled employee or would like to contact others in a similar situation, the information below should be helpful to you.
Check-ins with your manager
You should have regular check-in discussions with you manager which should include:
- progress you are making in your job role
- your wellbeing
- how you feel about any reasonable adjustments put in place
- how the Access to Work support is helping, if relevant
- any concerns or issues you have.
Disabled staff network
Our disabled staff network offers a safe and confidential space for staff who:
- identify as disabled
- have a long-term physical or mental health condition
- identify as neurodivergent
- care for someone who is disabled or has a long-term condition
- support colleagues
- want to know and learn more.
Employee assistance programme
Our employee assistance programme partner, Vivup, provides a counselling and advice helpline, offering confidential support on a range of emotional, personal and work-related issues. You can:
Social model of disability
The social model of disability is a way of understanding disability that focuses on the barriers in society, rather than on a person’s condition or impairment, such as:
It was developed by disabled people and aims to shift the focus from what a person can’t do to what society can change.
We’ve included this model here because it underpins how we approach support and inclusion in the workplace. By recognising and removing barriers, we can create a more accessible and fair environment for everyone, whether someone has a long-term condition, is temporarily disabled, or experiences other barriers.