Reasonable Adjustments

Reasonable adjustments – Under the Equality Act 2010

Did you know, regardless of a formal diagnosis, you are entitled to reasonable adjustments at work?

ADHD is recognised as a disability if it has substantial & long-term adverse effect on an individuals ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities

Reasonable adjustments are modifications to reduce disadvantages faced by individuals with ADHD in educational settings & workplaces.

Required by law to ensure equal access and opportunities for individuals with disabilities

Diagnosis, outcome, impact of symptoms, and suggested recommendations

Occupational adjustments

Flexible working hours/schedules – adjusting start and end times to help manage concentration & fatigue

Quiet Workspace – providing distraction free environment to improve focus

Extended deadlines – allowing more time or advanced notice of tasks that require sustained attention

Task prioritisation support – task management support, checklists, reminders, apps.

Job coaching or mentoring – 1:1 support

Assistive technologies – Access to apps, speech to text software & digital planers

How to request Reasonable Adjustments?

Occupational - Inform your employer about your ADHD diagnosis and the impact this has on your work. Provide evidence and request specific adjustments to help address your specific challenges (occupational report)

Educational – reach out to institutions disability services team – provide evidence of your diagnosis with details of your specific challenges in the learning environment (educational report)

PIP & DSA - applications require clear evidence of how ADHD affects daily living, work or education

Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

PIP is a benefit available in the UK to individuals with long-term disabilities to help with the cost of living with this. This now includes ADHD. This is non-means tested, meaning you are eligible based on the impact of your condition on mobility & daily living, rather than income or savings.

Eligibility

To be eligible for PIP individuals must demonstrate their conditions substantially affects their ability to carry out daily tasks, such as managing personal finances, preparing food or self-care.

Education adjustments

Extra time – may help to compensate for difficulties with information processing and focus

Assignment extensions – longer deadlines to manage ADHD-related challenges

Assistive technologies – Access to apps, speech to text software & digital planers

Study skills support – Specialised coaching on management of workload, task organisation or time management

Quiet or private study spaces – low-stimulus & less distracting environment for tests or studying.

Disabled student allowance – UK government program offering support to students with disabilities (including ADHD) to cover any additional costs. This is none repayable and may help with costs associated with additional study materials, assistive technology or support workers, other costs covered may be:

Specialist equipment

Non-medical helpers (tutors, mentors etc)

General allowance for extra printing, day to day needs related to ADHD & photocopying

Travel expenses for those who struggle with public transport due to their ADHD

Reasonable Adjustments