37% of BSL users lose Access to Work support despite unchanged needs, data finds
Over a third (37%) of British Sign Language (BSL) users had their Access to Work award changed at renewal, despite no change in work or access needs, according to research released by RNID and DeafATW. 37% said they now attend fewer work meetings or events and 41% reported missing training or development opportunities. Nearly three quarters (73%) of respondents and 76% of BSL users said their latest award helped them stay in work. 7% said their award allowed them to start a new job. People described the scheme as transformative when delivered well, enabling equal participation in meetings, decision-making, client
