Main Resources
This guide is intended to provide employers with good practice advice on making the employment experience inclusive, equitable and fulfilling for d/Deaf and disabled people and those with long-term health conditions, in partnership with Breakthrough UK and more specifically their panel of d/Deaf and disabled people.
You can find the Digital Version, Audio Version and Large Print Version below.
Disability Guide - Digital Version
Disability Guide - Audio Version
Disability Guide - Large Print Version
General Resources
Equality and Human Rights Commission — Employing people: Workplace Adjustments
ACAS — Disability at Work
ACAS (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) provides expert advice and support to employers and employees, fostering positive workplace relationships and resolving disputes through effective mediation services.
Trades Union Congress — Workplace Guidance: Equality and Discrimination
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) is dedicated to representing and advancing the interests of workers across the UK, striving for fair wages, improved working conditions and the protection of workers' rights.
Trades Union Congress — Workplace Guidance: Disability
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) is dedicated to representing and advancing the interests of workers across the UK, striving for fair wages, improved working conditions and the protection of workers' rights.
Health and Safety Executive — Stress and Mental Health at Work
Health and Safety Executive — Employers' Duties in Protecting Disabled Workers
Access to Work Scheme
The Access to Work Scheme by the UK Government provides tailored support and assistance to individuals with disabilities, helping them overcome barriers in the workplace through financial aid and practical accommodations.
Disability Confident Scheme
Intensive Personalised Employment Support Programme
Remploy — Disability Guide
Remploy is an organisation dedicated to supporting disabled individuals in finding and maintaining employment, offering a range of services and expertise to promote inclusivity in the workforce.
AbilityNet
Disability Specific Information
Mental Health First Aid England — Line Managers' Resource
Mindful Employer
Mindful Employer is a UK-wide initiative that supports employers in promoting mental health at work, providing resources, training and guidance to create supportive environments, reduce stigma and enhance employee well-being.
National Registers of Communication Professionals working with Deaf and Deafblind People
The National Registers of Communication Professionals working with Deaf and Deafblind People maintains a registry of qualified professionals, ensuring high standards in communication support for the Deaf and Deafblind communities through rigorous accreditation and continuous professional development.
Guide Dogs — Guidance on Guide Dogs in the Workplace
Mencap — Resources for Employers
Mencap is a UK charity dedicated to supporting individuals with learning disabilities and their families, offering services, advocacy and campaigns to promote inclusivity, equality and a better quality of life for those with learning disabilities.
Assistance Dogs UK — Information for Service Providers
Assistance Dogs UK is a coalition of organisations that train and provide assistance dogs to support individuals with disabilities, enhancing their independence and quality of life through specially trained canine companions.
Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities — Employers Guide
National Autistic Society — Autism at Work Programme
Association of Sign Language Interpreters
Mencap — Employ Me Programme
Association of Lipspeakers
Royal National Institute for Deaf People — Support for Employers
The Royal National Institute for Deaf People, also known as RNID, is a charity organisation in the UK that works to support individuals with hearing loss by providing information, services and advocacy to promote accessibility, inclusion and improved quality of life for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community.
Royal National Institute of Blind People — Support for Employers
British Dyslexia Association — Support for Employers
The British Dyslexia Association is a charity committed to supporting individuals with dyslexia and related conditions, providing resources, information and advocacy to raise awareness, promote understanding and enhance the opportunities for people with dyslexia in education and the workplace.
The GM Equality Alliance (EqAl) Inclusive Language Guidance
The GM Equality Alliance (GM=EqAl) is a coalition of organisations and individuals drawn from a wide range of communities of experience across Greater Manchester.