Using Fitting In as Your Chosen Support Provider — a step-by-step guide for neurodivergent applicants
Access to Work is a UK Government grant that funds workplace support, coaching, equipment, and adjustments to help you thrive at work.
This guide supports autistic and otherwise neurodivergent people applying for Access to Work. It includes practical steps, scripts, and guidance for naming Fitting In as your preferred provider for coaching and workplace strategy support. No diagnosis is required to apply.
You can apply if:
No diagnosis is required. Access to Work assesses the impact on your working life — not your medical history.
Gather the following information before you start:
You can apply in two ways:
You will then be assigned an Access to Work caseworker. Due to current delays, this can take up to 3 months. During your first contact, they will ask whether you already know what support you want — so it helps to have thought about this in advance.
Once you have a caseworker, they will ask you to describe how your condition affects your work. Use the Fitting In While Standing Out strengths-based sentence structure to explain your needs clearly and confidently.
"I have a unique ability to [Strength], but I require [Support] to manage [Barrier] so I can perform at my best."
This approach keeps the focus on workplace impact and your potential — not on medical detail.
"I can hyperfocus and produce high-quality work, but I need coaching to help manage overwhelm and prioritisation."
"I generate creative solutions quickly, but I need structured communication or written instructions to avoid misunderstandings."
Access to Work commonly funds the following for neurodivergent applicants:
You can tell Access to Work that you would like Fitting In to provide your coaching and workplace strategy support. Here is some suggested wording:
"I would like to use Fitting In as my specialist neurodiversity coaching provider. They offer workplace-focused support, strategy reports, and reasonable-adjustment guidance."
Fitting In provides Access to Work-compatible coaching, including:
Have questions? Email contact@fittingin.co.uk
Your caseworker may also recommend assistive technology. Examples include:
Some software may be available through your workplace IT team.
Your caseworker will ask about:
You will receive a grant award letter explaining what has been funded. If coaching is approved, you can begin sessions with Fitting In.
Keep copies of:
We're here to help you navigate Access to Work with confidence. Get in touch to discuss your situation.
