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  • 50Twuncle
    50Twuncle Posts: 10,763 Forumite
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    You first need to apply for ATW - they will assess you and tell you your entitlement
  • Swishtwist3
    Swishtwist3 Posts: 5 Forumite
    edited 27 May 2019 at 8:43PM
    Hi!
    Could you ask your support worker to help you with the travelling to work by getting the bus with you a few times to build up your confidence? Alternatively do you have a colleague who you could share a lift with (and give them something towards petrol)? Good luck with the job. Sorry I forgot to say, please discuss with your support worker first as I don't want to go against you and your support worker's expertise! Hope it all goes well for you.
  • TF03
    TF03 Posts: 100 Forumite
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    I work in the welfare industry. ATW will cover the cost of taxis. I've only normally seen them do 75% of the cost. Which is still cheaper than most buses or trains. On a few rare occasions they have covered 100%.
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