The lists of examples below are in no way exhaustive. They serve only to share what workplace adjustments can be.

Examples of workplace adjustments

Examples of non-physical adjustments
  • Adjusted hours or work patterns
  • Time off for medical appointments
  • Increased rest breaks
  • Different expectations and recording of a phased return to work, attendance and sickness absence
  • Buddy support
  • Duties reallocated or shared with other colleagues
  • Adjusted expectations or targets
  • Home/remote working
  • Adaptations to how meetings are conducted or information provided
  • Additional time provided
  • Changes to ‘social norms’
  • Different travel expectations
  • Different seating/parking arrangements
  • Different communication requirements
Examples of physical adjustments
  • Assistive software, for example, screen readers or speech recognition
  • IT equipment and gadgets - digital recorders; alternative keyboards; alternatives to a computer mouse
  • Induction loop systems
  • Footrests/wrist rests
  • Height adjustable desk
  • Personalised ergonomic chairs
  • Ramps
  • Parking provision
  • Evacuation chairs
  • Change to lighting
  • Noise reduction headset

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