At Sycamore Disability and Business, I help employers create inclusive, supportive workplaces that enable their teams to thrive. By partnering with me, you can …
I provide practical, tailored solutions that make a real difference, from Workplace Needs Assessments to Access to Work support and expert training sessions.
My collaborative approach means I work with you to identify barriers, implement effective adjustments, and build a workplace culture where everyone feels valued and empowered.
I offer a range of consultancy services, including policy and procedure reviews, employee training, application support, and creating customised guidance documents to fit your organisation’s needs.
I deliver tailored talks and workshops for specific teams or departments, such as management, HR, IT, or disability networks. These sessions are crafted to give your team practical, actionable insights into AtW, ensuring they are well-equipped to support your employees effectively.
My Workplace Needs Assessments provide tailored, actionable recommendations to help your employees succeed. Whether it’s adjustments to working practices, specialist equipment, or training, I work with you to identify solutions that benefit both your team and your business.
Every business has different needs when it comes to Access to Work. Whether you need in-depth consultancy or just a quick answer, I offer flexible support to help you navigate the process with confidence.
For larger projects, I work closely with your team to develop strategies, review policies, and provide hands-on guidance tailored to your organisation. This can include:
If you just need expert guidance—without contracts or procurement—a one-to-one advice session is the easiest way to get answers. In a one-to-one call, I can help with:
No complex contracts, just clear advice when you need it.
Do you want to increase the understanding of a specific team or group of employees? I can deliver targeted talks and workshops to your management team, HR, disability networks etc.
Some examples of talks I can give:
To make sure that you get the right talk, delivered in the right way, I would recommend a discussion to find out the existing knowledge and experience of the team, and any particular areas of concern and interest.
Workplace Needs Assessments are designed to identify practical adjustments that help employees overcome challenges and perform at their best.
Whether you’re supporting new hires or current staff, this service offers clear recommendations on everything from workplace adjustments and specialist equipment to training and support services.
By addressing barriers to productivity and wellbeing, you’ll not only create a more inclusive workplace but also enhance team performance and satisfaction.
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No, the beauty of my one-to-one advice sessions is that you can be booked in and get the help and advice you need pretty quickly (sometimes on the same day depending on my availability). If you’re interested in my talks and consultancy then we would need a Discovery call to discuss your requirements.
Yes, I can provide Workplace Needs Assessments for neurodivergent employees, offering tailored recommendations to support them in their roles. If a more specialist assessment is needed, I can refer you to trusted professionals I collaborate with to ensure the best support for your team.
Yes, I can give support face-to-face. It is for no extra charge if you are based in Bristol. For those further afield, I charge for my travel time and costs which might include mileage or public transport, hotels, and subsistence depending on the distance.
Talks and workshops can also be delivered remotely or in-person. If in-person then travel costs would be included in the total fee.
Yes, absolutely. You can save your managers and HR staff time by outsourcing this service to me. As a specialist I will be able to guide your employees smoothly through the process and help them manage any problems which arise.
Access to Work is a specialist area which is changing all the time. Non-specialists do not have the time or expertise to keep up to date with it, nor the time to truly support your employees through the process. If you want to keep it in-house, I can provide one off advice sessions to any personnel who are struggling and need some questions answered by an expert.
No, but I can give advice on how and where to find one; whether you are looking to employ, use an agency, or find someone who is self-employed. I can support you in finding the right person for your employee(s) and consider how to train them in their role.
No, I support employers in understanding how to best support any disabled employee, not just those who are neurodivergent. Whether through Workplace Needs Assessments, Access to Work guidance, or general disability-in-work advice, I help businesses create inclusive workplaces that meet the needs of all employees. While neurodiversity is a particular area of interest, I have experience supporting people with a wide range of disabilities and long-term health conditions.
Yes you can, and if you run into problems later down the line you can always book in for a quick advice session with me to sort them out. But my advice would be – get it right in the first place and you will avoid money, time and stress trying to sort out problems later on.
Your employee may be awarded funding for assistive technology to help them in their job. The specific technology supplied may not be compatible with your IT systems and security policies. By preparing for this in advance you can work with IT to be clear on what your requirements are and support your employee to get funding for technology that will be acceptable. This will be faster and less stressful than trying to resolve the problem once it has occurred.
Possibly. It will depend on how many employees you have, how long the claimant has been working for you, what support they have been awarded and whether your business benefits from the support in any way. There may also be additional costs to recruit support workers (such as advertising and adding them to payroll), although many of these can be claimed back from Access to Work if you request it.