Workplace assessments without the wait.
Are you responsible for organising Access to Work (AtW) support for colleague(s) within your organisation? If so, trying to keep things moving is probably occupying more time than you can spare.
It’s a shame, but the AtW scheme is in disarray and there are no shortcuts to getting a satisfactory outcome. Indeed, many people are finding the long delays are followed by far-from-satisfactory conclusions.
2 week delivery
Single point of contact
A tailored, proportionate solution
A Faster, Smarter Alternative for Getting Colleagues Back to Supported Work
We have a commercial alternative. We can’t offer funding but we can offer prompt responses, high quality assessments, pragmatic solutions and rapid completions with a single point of contact to ensure you always know what’s happening. There may be a cost to your organisation but improved communications, reduced stress, rapid responses and quality customer service will get your colleague(s) into productive, supported work in a fraction of the time.
Thousands are stuck waiting for Access to Work support.
Access to Work is under significant pressure. Tens of thousands of applications are in the system, with users reporting long delays and communication challenges. There’s widespread concern about cutbacks, and reports suggest more changes may be on the horizon.
Organisations such as the Access to Work Consortium, alongside many charities and advocacy groups, are working hard to push for improvements. But even with their efforts, it’s unlikely we’ll see a fast or comprehensive fix. That is of little comfort if you need workplace support now.
So, we’ve taken a pragmatic approach. We’ve developed an alternative pathway, our Accelerated Outcome Process (AOP), designed for employers and individuals who want a faster, more predictable route to the support they need.
Why take the AOP route?
A faster, more pragmatic alternative to the Access to Work scheme
Simpler, more transparent than Access to Work, with a single point of contact
For large employers, often more cost-effective than AtW, even without government subsidy
Tailored solutions for a more proportionate, cost-effective outcome
Decades of experience in workplace ergonomics and support
Also suitable for those already using the Access to Work programme
Accelerated Outcome Process: How it works
From first call to final recommendations, AOP guides you to faster, clearer workplace outcomes.
1: Free consultation
Run by our experts virtually or at your premises
2: Tailored assessment
Developed and delivered in 2 weeks
3: Guided Implementation
With advice from our experienced team
Access to Work vs Accelerated Outcome Process
AOP gives you clear, proportionate recommendations in weeks, not months, while helping Access to Work stay focused on complex cases.
Access to Work | AOP | |
|---|---|---|
Typical timeline | 3-6+ months | Delivered in 2 weeks |
Points of contact | Multiple contacts | Single point of contact |
Admin overhead | High | Low |
Funding | Government funded | Transparent, flexible pricing |
Best for | Long-term, complex needs | Urgent, proportionate solutions |
Leading businesses choose us:
“Moving away from the traditional Access to Work route has significantly improved the way we support our colleagues. The workplace needs assessments we’ve accessed have been faster, more targeted, and better aligned to the specific needs of our people. The service has been efficient, cost-effective, and focused on delivering practical outcomes, without unnecessary complexity. It’s helped us take a more proactive, values-led approach to inclusion and wellbeing.”
Zoe Minkin,
Health and Safety Manager
Is the Accelerated Outcome Process a replacement for Access to Work?
No. The Accelerated Outcome Process (AOP) is a commercial offering provided by Osmond Ergonomics & Wellbeing. It is not connected to the government-funded Access to Work (AtW) scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP). As such, it is a streamlined and effective alternative to AtW but it does not replace it.
Who pays for the AOP service?
The applicant’s employer must pay for the AOP service (and any products supplied). AOP does not involve any grant or government funding, but it offers considerable time and financial savings compared to the government scheme. It is completed much more quickly and effectively with a single point of contact, less management overhead, and a more rapid return (or start) to work.
How quickly can we get an assessment and recommendations?
We respond to the initial enquiry within 48 hours and, typically, an assessment (face-to-face or virtual) can be scheduled within two weeks, subject to client availability. In more complex cases, it may take a little longer to ensure our assessor is fully qualified and experienced to address the client’s needs comprehensively.
What kinds of workplace needs can AOP help with?
Our team of highly experienced assessors and support personnel are equipped to handle cases involving mental and/or physical health issues. These include musculoskeletal conditions, neurodiversity, vision and/or hearing impairment, menopause, sleep deprivation and mental health. Our trainers and coaches provide coping mechanisms and specific training about assistive technology, communications, time management and similar issues our clients encounter. Client programmes are assembled from a wide portfolio of products and services to create a bespoke plan for every individual.
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