Heatka has been recommended and approved through Access to Work assessments for employees managing conditions that affect hand function and comfort at a desk — including Raynaud's, scleroderma, lupus, and other conditions that cause cold hands, reduced circulation, or temperature sensitivity during desk work.
If you have been recommended Heatka through an Access to Work assessment, or you are an employer processing a purchase on behalf of an employee, this page covers everything you need.
Access to Work is a government grant scheme run by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) that helps disabled people and those with health conditions stay in or return to work. It can fund specialist equipment, workplace adjustments, and support that your employer would not otherwise be expected to provide.
You do not need a formal disability diagnosis to qualify. If your condition significantly affects your ability to work comfortably and productively, you may be eligible.
Find out more about Access to Work on GOV.UK
Yes. Heatka has been recommended and funded through multiple Access to Work assessments as a workplace adjustment for employees whose conditions cause cold hands, numbness, or reduced hand function at a desk. It is typically assessed under specialist equipment or ergonomic adjustment.
If you are preparing for an Access to Work assessment, or if your assessor asks about your needs, here is how to describe what Heatka does:
"I experience cold hands and reduced circulation at my desk due to [your condition]. Standard remedies such as gloves interfere with my ability to type and use a mouse. A heated desk surface would allow me to maintain hand warmth and circulation throughout the working day without restricting my movement or dexterity."
You can also direct your assessor to this page, or to our product page at heatka.co.uk, for full product information.
If you have not yet had an Access to Work assessment, you can apply directly through GOV.UK. If you have already had an assessment and Heatka has been recommended, your employer's HR or finance team can place the order on your behalf using the information below.
If an Access to Work assessment has recommended Heatka for one of your employees, here is how to complete the purchase.
We do not require employers to purchase through our consumer website. We can process orders directly by invoice and accept payment by bank transfer or credit card.
To place an order, please fill out the contact form with the following in the message field:
We will respond within one working day with a VAT invoice and payment details.
Can you deliver to an employee's home address? Yes. We regularly deliver directly to employees working from home as part of Access to Work orders.
Do you provide VAT invoices? Yes. All orders processed by invoice include a full VAT invoice suitable for expense and grant claim purposes.
Can you provide a quote before we place the order? Yes. Email us with the employee's details and we will provide a written quote including VAT and delivery for your records.
What if the employee leaves before the product arrives? Please let us know as soon as possible and we will update the delivery details. If the order has already been dispatched, we will do our best to redirect it.
Is Heatka a medical device? No. Heatka is a comfort and productivity tool, not a medical device, and does not treat or cure any medical condition. It is funded through Access to Work as a workplace adjustment rather than a medical intervention.
For Access to Work orders and enquiries, please contact us directly via email (support@heatka.com) or fill out the form below rather than through our standard website checkout. We aim to respond to all B2B enquiries within one working day.