Workplace Assessments

The first place to turn to for expert advice and guidance on disability in the workplace.

Finding solutions and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities or additional needs

Supporting Employers

Gardner Hall Assessment Team works with people in the workplace and their employers to ensure they can be as effective and independent as possible. We help to:

Identify strategies to overcome barriers to entry and inclusion in employment for people with disabilities or difficulties.
Assist employers to retain employees whose disability or difficulty has suddenly onset or where the job itself has changed and adjustments are required.
Improve organisational understanding of the needs of staff or clients who have disabilities or difficulties.
Promote and support fair recruitment opportunities and create an inclusive working environment.
Meet the legal requirements of current legislation including the Disability Discrimination Act.
Identify sources of funding for the purchase of equipment and resources.
Undertake access audits.
Provide disability awareness training.

A Solution-focused Assessment & Training Service

Our assessments respond to the needs of the individual and their employer and include:

Job evaluation – practical solutions to overcome barriers and identify risk to facilitate entry to and retention of employment of people with disabilities and difficulties
Assessment of work equipment, environment, methods and practices to ensure the workplace is accessible, inclusive and compliant with legislation.
Advice, guidance and training on the most up to date specialist equipment solutions to facilitate effective working and independence for all in the workplace.
Training and support for individuals and teams working with colleagues who have additional needs.
Training and ongoing support in the use of specialist technologies.
Training and support for ICT staff to provide them with the skills they need to provide ongoing support to users of specialist technologies.
Speedy intervention if sudden issues arise which impact on inclusion or retention of an employee with a disability or difficulty.

Supporting individuals – people already in work or seeking employment

Helping individuals maximise their effectiveness and independence in the workplace.

The Gardner Hall Assessment Team will work with you to:

Enhance opportunities for successful inclusion in employment through effectiveness and independence.
Introduce you to the latest specialist technologies.
Provide training to ensure you are able to use specialist technologies confidently and effectively.
Identify strategies to ensure you are as effective as you can be in the workplace.
Help you develop your existing strengths and skills and build confidence to gain new or additional expertise.
Identify support requirements including mobility, communication and interpersonal skills.
Undertake screening or diagnostic assessments for specific learning difficulties.
Support you with interviews including specialist equipment loan or liaison with the potential employer regarding interview tasks.
Identify reasonable adjustments and undertake risk assessments to help ensure your entry to and continued inclusion in the workplace.
Liaise with Government departments and specialist agencies which provide funding and support.