Reasonable adjustment
Short answer
A reasonable adjustment is the UK term for a change an employer makes so that a worker with a disability or a physical or mental health condition is not substantially disadvantaged at work. It can involve equipment, working arrangements, the workplace or the recruitment process. The US equivalent is usually called a reasonable accommodation. This page is general information, not legal advice.
If you read UK guidance about work and health, you will see the phrase reasonable adjustment again and again. It describes a practical idea: changing how a job is set up so a person's condition does not unfairly hold them back.
What UK government guidance says
Examples related to attention
The general GOV.UK examples are broader, from physical changes like a ramp to different equipment or a phased return to work with flexible hours. The common thread is fitting the job to the person rather than expecting the person to absorb every barrier.
Reasonable adjustment versus reasonable accommodation
The two phrases describe similar ideas in different legal systems. Reasonable adjustment is the UK term. In the United States, the usual phrase is reasonable accommodation, under a different law with its own rules. If you work outside both countries, local rules apply.
How this relates to screening and evaluation
A screening result is not a diagnosis and is not medical evidence of a condition. Our ASRS v1.1 Screener result is a personal starting point for a conversation with a clinician, nothing more. Whether you need any documentation for an adjustment, and what kind, depends on your situation and employer, so check official guidance or get advice.
What the term does not mean
An adjustment is not special treatment or a judgment about ability. Many adjustments are small and inexpensive, and some benefit whole teams. Asking about one does not commit you to sharing every detail of your health. This page is general information, not legal advice; for your own case, official guidance or an adviser is the right place to go.
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What is an example of a reasonable adjustment?
Examples from NHS and GOV.UK guidance include a quiet work space, written as well as spoken instructions, help to plan and structure tasks, special equipment, and changes to the recruitment process.
Is a reasonable adjustment the same as a reasonable accommodation?
They describe similar ideas. Reasonable adjustment is the UK term, while reasonable accommodation is the usual US term under different laws.
Can a screener result be used to request an adjustment?
A screener result is not a diagnosis or medical evidence. Check official guidance or get advice about what your employer may need in your situation.
Sources
Source check: 2026-10-28. No medical review has occurred.
- GOV.UK, "Reasonable adjustments for workers with disabilities or health conditions"
- NHS, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults
Published 2026-10-28. Factual source check: ADHDFalcon editorial team, factual source check, 2026-10-28. No medical review has occurred.