The Community Data Sets bring together information and experiences shared by individuals, employers, practitioners and organisations involved in Access to Work and related workplace support.
The aim is to create an open, community-led evidence base that can help people better understand common experiences, identify patterns and inform discussions around employment support, workplace adjustments and Access to Work-related processes.
Each data set has two parts:
All current data sets can be accessed below. New data sets will be added over time as new topics and areas of interest emerge.
This form collects real experiences of contacting the Access to Work helpline: 0800 121 7479
We are building an evidence base to understand:
The data will be used to identify patterns, demonstrate the scale of any problems, and support work to improve the system.
Share your experience and help build a community-led evidence base. Every contribution helps improve understanding and identify patterns across the issues being explored.
Access the information collected so far and use it for research, evidence gathering, analysis or personal interest. All data sets are freely available to view and explore.
The Community Data Sets are collections of information contributed by individuals, employers, practitioners and organisations. They are designed to build a shared evidence base around Access to Work and related workplace support issues.
Anyone with relevant experience can contribute, including Access to Work customers, employers, family members, support workers, advisers and other professionals.
Each data set will include guidance on what information is being collected and how to complete the form. Please read the instructions carefully before submitting a response.
Yes. If you have multiple experiences that fall within the scope of a data set, you may submit more than one response. Any specific guidance on when to submit separate responses will be included alongside the relevant form.
Information submitted through these forms may be added to a publicly accessible data set. The purpose is to help build a shared evidence base that can be used by individuals, organisations and the wider community.
Community Data Sets may be used to:
• identify patterns and trends
• support complaints or escalation processes
• inform research and policy work
• contribute to Freedom of Information requests
• improve understanding of common issues and experiences
Please assume that any information you choose to submit may be published within the associated data set unless otherwise stated. Do not include information that you would not be comfortable sharing publicly.
You can submit your answers anonymously using a nickname if you do not wish for your name to be shared publicly.
Yes. The data sets are intended to be a community resource and may be used by individuals, employers, practitioners, researchers and organisations for their own analysis and evidence gathering.
The Community Data Sets are managed by Sycamore Disability and Business. If you have any questions about a particular data set, please contact Alice directly.
The Community Data Sets are based on information submitted by members of the public and wider community. While reasonable efforts are made to monitor the information collected, submissions are not independently verified. Users should consider the source and purpose of the data when interpreting results.