Access to Work is failing to provide timely, accessible support for deaf people and those with hearing loss. RNID’s Teri Devine explains the impact of long delays, outdated systems and poor communication, and why urgent reform is needed to ensure people can access and stay in work.
Employment
Sandra knows how much workplace inclusion matters and how simple actions can make a big difference. Read her advice for supporting colleagues who are deaf or have hearing loss.
Jack’s story shows how small changes can make a big difference for colleagues who are deaf or have hearing loss. Discover his experiences, and how you can create an inclusive workplace.
There are two key opportunities to influence how support works for people who are deaf or have hearing loss: apply to join the Timms Review Steering Group on PIP, and take part in our upcoming Access to Work survey.
RNID initial response to the publication of the Government’s White Paper plan to ‘Get Britain Working’.
Sandra shares how she tackles the challenges of hearing loss in the workplace and in everyday life.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have launched new Access to Work ‘Adjustments Planners’ to support disabled people into work.
The government has announced a consultation on the Work Capability Assessment (WCA) and how disabled people, including those who are deaf or have hearing loss, are being assessed as fit for work.
When deaf people and those with hearing loss use financial services such as banks or insurance companies, they want to experience a service that is accessible and inclusive.