Overview
Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 are not favours — they are legal entitlements that remove barriers.
Key points to understand
- Common adjustments: noise-cancelling headphones, quiet workspace, flexible hours, working from home, written instructions, regular 1:1s, sensory-friendly lighting.
- Access to Work funds equipment, support workers and travel — up to £69,260/year (2025).
- Job carving can re-shape a role around strengths.
- Adjustments to redundancy / performance processes also apply.
Practical strategies that help
- Make adjustments in writing — request, approval, review.
- Apply for Access to Work as soon as job is offered.
- Use a workplace passport / adjustment plan.
- Review adjustments quarterly.
Common challenges to be aware of
- Employers sometimes confuse 'reasonable' with 'cheap' — Access to Work covers most costs.
- Adjustments can be withdrawn under pressure — keep written records.
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