Living and working with a disability can bring unique challenges, but also incredible strengths, skills, and perspectives. This page is dedicated to providing resources, education, guidance, and support to help you navigate the workplace with confidence, ensuring that barriers are removed and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do.
Disabilities whether visible or invisible are part of the diversity that strengthens the NHS. From practical workplace adjustments to broader understanding and awareness, having the right support in place can make a real difference to your experience at work.
It’s important to recognise that every person’s journey is different. What works for one individual may not work for another, which is why we’ve brought together a wide range of resources, advice, and tools that you can explore and adapt to your own needs.
Our aim is to create a culture where everyone feels valued, supported, and able to thrive, regardless of disability.
OCD
This resource raises awareness of OCD, explaining what it is and how to spot the signs in yourself and others.
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Dyslexia Awareness
This page raises awareness of dyslexia by explaining what it is, busting common myths, and highlighting the importance of early recognition and support.
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ADHD
This ADHD UK “Reasonable Adjustments” page explains how employers can support employees with ADHD under the Equality Act 2010 by making tailored workplace adjustments, offering practical examples, and using tools like the ADHD at Work Welfare Pack to create an inclusive environmen
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Autism
This NHS England page provides UK-based autism resources and training to help professionals understand and support autistic individuals, including courses, toolkits, and guidance for creating inclusive environments.
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Deaf Awareness
This NHS Employers article gives practical tips to support deaf and hard-of-hearing staff.
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Supporting staff with caring responsibility
This NHS Employers article explains how NHS organisations can support their staff with caring responsibilities.
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Reasonable Adjustments Guidance
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde have created Reasonable Adjustment Guidance which explains what reasonable adjustments are and how managers should support any of their staff with disabilities or long-term conditions.
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Inclusive Language
This document includes words to use and not to use when it come to writing and describing disability,
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