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Dyslexia support for work, money and forms

Practical ways to make work, bills and official forms more accessible when reading, spelling, sequencing or working memory create barriers.

Last reviewed: 6 July 2026 · UK guidance

In brief

Dyslexia support can include accessible fonts and spacing, text-to-speech, dictation, extra time, written summaries, coloured backgrounds, form assistance and proofreading. The useful adjustment depends on the task.

A person should not be judged by spelling when the purpose is to communicate financial, work or support information. Ask organisations to separate content from presentation and provide a way to correct errors.

For bills and letters

Request clear digital copies, larger spacing, plain language, audio or a named contact who can explain the document. Use text-to-speech and highlight dates, amounts and actions.

For forms

Ask for extra time, save-and-return, telephone or assisted completion, and a copy before submission. Dictate answers, then check names, numbers and negative words carefully.

For work and meetings

Request agendas, written instructions, templates, proofreading for high-risk documents and time to process. Assistive software or Access to Work may support eligible workplace needs.

Protect privacy and confidence

Use trusted tools for sensitive documents and review cloud storage settings. A supporter should correct agreed details, not rewrite the person’s meaning.

A dyslexia adjustment request

Use this with an employer, council or provider.

Dyslexia affects my ability to process [form, letter or verbal instruction] accurately under the standard process. I need [digital copy, extra time, text-to-speech compatible format, written summary or assisted completion]. Please confirm the adjustment and give me a copy of anything submitted in my name.

A practical checklist

  • Highlight dates, amounts and required actions.
  • Use save-and-return or assisted forms.
  • Check names and numbers after dictation.
  • Request written meeting summaries.

Check the current information

These are the most relevant official or specialist places to confirm live rules, availability and application details.

Scope disability support

scope.org.uk

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Budgeting and money guidance — MoneyHelper

moneyhelper.org.uk

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Free, impartial money guidance

moneyhelper.org.uk

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Reasonable adjustments for forms, meetings and workplace communication

Practical adjustments for written forms, appointments, meetings and communication when the standard process creates a disability-related barrier.

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How to scan, name and store important documents on your phone

A safe phone workflow for making readable scans, naming them consistently and sharing only the pages an organisation needs.

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Access to Work for ADHD, autism and mental-health conditions

How to describe neurodivergent or mental-health barriers to Access to Work and choose support that changes the working day rather than simply adding another app.

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Choose one next action

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A few closely related starting points, chosen from the same support library.

Reasonable adjustments for forms, meetings and workplace communicationPractical adjustments for written forms, appointments, meetings and communication when the standard process creates a disability-related barrier.How to scan, name and store important documents on your phoneA safe phone workflow for making readable scans, naming them consistently and sharing only the pages an organisation needs.Access to Work for ADHD, autism and mental-health conditionsHow to describe neurodivergent or mental-health barriers to Access to Work and choose support that changes the working day rather than simply adding another app.

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