Target work barriers
The strongest coaching recommendations explain what is difficult at work, not just the diagnosis.
Access to Work guide
Access to Work ADHD coaching
ADHD coaching can help with the practical barriers that often sit behind missed deadlines, overwhelm, time blindness, task initiation, working memory and burnout. Access to Work may fund coaching where the person is eligible and coaching is recommended as workplace support.
This guide explains how ADHD coaching can connect with Access to Work, what to prepare and how coaching can sit alongside assistive technology training, workplace adjustments and AXS Passport.
Build usable strategies
Coaching should help with planning, prioritising, routines, communication and follow-through.
Connect support
Coaching often works best alongside tools, training and clear workplace adjustments.
What ADHD coaching may support
Task initiation
Turning broad or ambiguous work into clear first steps.
Prioritisation
Making urgency, importance and sequence easier to see.
Time management
Using reminders, milestones and realistic planning.
Working memory
Creating external systems for notes, actions and commitments.
Confidence
Rebuilding after criticism, overwhelm or misunderstood performance.
Sustainable routines
Creating systems that can survive real work pressure.
What to prepare
Before or during an Access to Work process, prepare:
what ADHD-related barriers affect work
which tasks are most difficult
what support has already been tried
whether coaching may help
whether assistive technology is also needed
what outcomes would make work easier
whether the employer needs to be involved
how support will be reviewed
Coaching is not therapy or performance management
Coaching is practical work-related support. It is not diagnosis, therapy or a way to make someone work beyond reasonable limits.
It should help the person understand patterns, build strategies and connect support to the demands of their role.
How Calling All Minds can help
ADHD coaching
Neurodiversity-informed coaching for executive function, planning, confidence and workplace strategies.
Explore serviceADHD Coaching UK guide
A fuller guide to ADHD coaching for work, study and Access to Work.
Read guideAssistive technology training
Support with tools for planning, reminders, reading, writing, note-taking and communication.
Explore serviceAccess to Work guide
Calling All Minds’ main Access to Work resource with practical guidance and calculators.
Read guideMake funded ADHD support practical
Calling All Minds helps connect Access to Work ADHD coaching with real work barriers, strategies, assistive technology and follow-through.
Frequently asked questions
Can Access to Work fund ADHD coaching?
Access to Work may fund ADHD coaching where the person is eligible and coaching is recommended as workplace support.
What does ADHD coaching help with?
It can help with task initiation, prioritisation, time management, planning, routines, confidence and workplace communication.
Is ADHD coaching therapy?
No. Coaching is practical work-related support, not clinical treatment.
Can coaching sit alongside assistive technology?
Yes. Coaching and assistive technology training often work well together where both are relevant.
Can employers arrange ADHD coaching?
Yes. Employers may arrange coaching directly or as part of workplace support.
How does Calling All Minds support Access to Work users?
Calling All Minds can provide coaching, assistive technology training and practical support with implementing recommendations.