Workplace adjustments you could discuss

An adjustment is most useful when it addresses a particular difficulty. You can describe the task, what gets in the way and a change you would like to discuss.

Communication

• Written instructions alongside a verbal explanation.
• Meeting agendas or questions in advance where possible.
• A brief written record of decisions and responsibilities.
• Time to read and respond before a decision is finalised.

Workspace and tools

• A quieter place to work or agreed use of headphones.
• Control over lighting or screen settings where practical.
• Approved dictation, spelling or text-to-speech software.
• A consistent workspace if frequent changes make work harder.

Planning and feedback

• Clear priorities when several requests arrive together.
• Tasks broken into agreed stages.
• Regular check-ins with specific feedback.
• A discussion about breaks, working hours or interruptions.

Starting the conversation

For example: “When several instructions come verbally at once, I lose track of the order. Could we put the priorities in writing so I can check them as I work?”

You can agree how to review a change and whether it is helping. For UK guidance on the reasonable-adjustment process, see Acas.