Work that works for the way your brain works.
ADHD, Autism and AuDHD are recognised disabilities under the UK Equality Act 2010 — which means you have a legal right to reasonable adjustments at work.
Common reasonable adjustments
There's no single magic list — adjustments should fit the person. Here are some that often help:
- Noise-cancelling headphones or a quieter workstation
- Flexible start/finish times to work with your natural focus pattern
- Written instructions to follow up verbal ones
- Body-doubling or check-ins for accountability
- Permission to take movement breaks
- Reduced meeting load, or agendas sent in advance
- Task-management software (Asana, Trello, ClickUp) provided by the employer
- Notice before unexpected changes where possible
Access to Work
Access to Work is a UK government scheme that can pay for workplace coaching, assistive technology, mentoring and travel costs. You don't need a formal diagnosis to apply — and your employer doesn't need to know you've started the process.
Apply on GOV.UKA sample email to send your employer
Copy, adapt and send. You don't owe anyone a full explanation — keep it as short or as detailed as you're comfortable with.
Hi [Manager's name], I'd like to arrange a short, private conversation to talk about my working set-up. I've recently been thinking about how I work best, and I believe a few small adjustments would help me do my job more effectively and consistently. Some examples are [list 2–3 adjustments — e.g. noise-cancelling headphones, written follow-ups to verbal instructions, a quieter desk]. These are considered reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010. I'm happy to share more context in our chat. Could we find 20 minutes in the next week or so? Thanks, [Your name]