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<p>Work Coaches are supported by Disability Employment Advisers (DEA’s) who provide
coaching and mentoring to Work Coaches on disability issues. Technical learning for
DEA’s includes a workshop on Provision and Support for claimants with a disability,
this learning covers the Access to Work Scheme.</p><p> </p><p>The topic of the Access
to Work scheme is covered in a number of learning products for Access to Work advisors
who support applicants, some of whom may be in receipt of ESA, through the Access
to Work process. This learning includes an Access to Work Workshop. There is also
an Access to Work Disability Awareness Workbook which details how Access to Work can
help a disabled person.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, each member of staff in the DWP,
including work coaches, has regular performance conversations with their line manager.
These conversations include identifying any learning needs particular to their role,
including Access to Work if appropriate.</p><p> </p>
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