# What is Access to Work?

> Quick answer · Last updated 22 August 2026

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## In short

Access to Work is a DWP grant that can pay for equipment, travel, a support worker or workplace adaptations if you have a disability or health condition and you have a paid job, a job offer, or you are self-employed. It is not a replacement for PIP.

Awards are individual. Your employer is still expected to make reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010. Apply at https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work before or shortly after you start so equipment can arrive on time.

The grant is not means-tested. Earnings still affect Universal Credit in the usual way. You can get Access to Work and PIP together. Guide: [Access to Work explained](/work-earnings/access-to-work-explained/).

## Related

- [Access to Work explained](https://moneyguide.org.uk/work-earnings/access-to-work-explained/)
- [PIP explained](https://moneyguide.org.uk/benefits-tax/personal-independence-payment/)
- [New Style ESA](https://moneyguide.org.uk/benefits-tax/new-style-esa-explained/)

## Primary source

gov.uk/access-to-work

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