I'm really excited to share that I've had an article published by ADHD Works, exploring my journey into ADHD coaching and why I chose the training route I did. Having been diagnosed with ADHD later in life, I know how important it is to feel understood rather than judged. That experience, combined with years of supporting business owners, played a huge part in my decision to become an ADHD coach. In the article, I talk about why understanding ADHD goes far beyond knowing abou

Getting your Access to Work award through can feel like a huge relief. And then you open the letter and think: Right... what do I actually do now? If your Access to Work award includes ADHD coaching or specialist workplace support, the next step is usually turning that funding into support that genuinely helps you at work. If you've already received your award and you're now searching for an Access to Work ADHD coach, this guide explains what to do next, what to look for and

If you've discovered Access to Work and have ADHD, one of your first questions might be: What can I actually get help with? And if you've started searching online, you've probably come across everything from ADHD coaching and specialist software to noise-cancelling headphones and standing desks. The slightly frustrating answer is that there isn't one standard ADHD package. Access to Work support is based on the barriers you experience in your particular job and the support th

If you're self-employed and have ADHD, you may have assumed that Access to Work is something that's only available to employees. It isn't. Self-employed people can apply for Access to Work, including people with ADHD, provided they meet the eligibility requirements. And for someone running their own business with ADHD, that support can be particularly valuable. Because when you're self-employed, there often isn't an HR department, manager or team around you providing structur

If ADHD is affecting you at work, you might have heard that Access to Work can help pay for ADHD coaching. But is that actually true? Yes, Access to Work can provide funding for ADHD-related workplace support, which can include specialist coaching or strategy support where this is agreed as part of your individual award. The important bit is that Access to Work isn't a blanket entitlement to a particular type of support. Your award is based on the barriers you experience at w

If ADHD is making parts of your working life harder, you may have heard about Access to Work but have absolutely no idea where to start. You're not alone. Access to Work is a government grant that can help people with a disability or health condition get practical support to stay in work. This can include support for people with ADHD, and you don't necessarily need to have a formal diagnosis before you apply. The process can feel a little daunting, particularly when filling i