Access to Work have revised their funding structure and the level of
contribution depends on the size of the organisation
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/disabledpeople/employmentsupport/workschemesandprogrammes/dg_4000347
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Julian
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If an application is made to Access to Work within the first six weeks of
employment then they will fund the whole cost of equipment, training etc.
After six weeks then it is a cost share base on the employer paying the
first £300 and 20% of the remaining balance. Normally the condition needs
to fall within DDA and the need is a disability need and not a business
need.
Sue
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Yes & we used Access to Work via the local Jobcentre they were fab,
employer paid a third of the costs only which worked out cheaper than a
‘normal’ headset
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Hi all
Hoping you can help with this.
A telephony agent who has mild hearing loss e.g. hearing conversation if
signficant background noise such as in a pub etc. Hearing loss does not
affect conversation in supermarkets, with family at home, listening to TV
etc.
In the workplace she can struggle to hear the client due to background
noise of the other agents talking in the work area. Sound proof panelling
is not an option due to work area layout. I recommended a noise cancelling
headset and amplifier for the phone but the manager has come back to me
saying they have difficulty sourcing such products from their approved
supplier who is telling them there is no such thing as a "noise cancelling
telephone headset" (although a quick google tells me that "most headsets
are noise cancelling").
Has anyone been involved in similar situations? If so can you let me know
what solution you came up with? I have already checked the RNID website but
with no success. I have also advised the employer this not a recommendation
for "specialist medical" equipment.
Thanks in advance.
Carr Barnes
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