Work

If you’re deaf or have hearing loss or tinnitus, you have a right to extra support at work. You can also get help looking for jobs and during interviews.

Get help at work

Learn about the help you can get at work and how deaf awareness can help you communicate better with your colleagues.

Your right to reasonable adjustments at work

Your employer must make adjustments so you’re not put at a disadvantage.

Get help from Jobcentre Plus

Your local Jobcentre Plus office can support you to find work.

Talking to your employer about hearing loss

Learn how to tell your employer about your hearing loss, and what to do if you do not get the support you need.

The Access to Work scheme

An Access to Work grant could cover the cost of any assistive devices or communication support you need to do your job.

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Resources for employers and organisations

Our online resources and training courses help you make sure your workplace is fully inclusive for deaf staff and staff with hearing loss.

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