Disability support at Ofgem

EnAble is for any staff member with a disability, health condition or who looks after someone as a carer. This includes ‘hidden’ and mental health conditions. Network members join EnAble for many different reasons. A number of us are parents of children with disabilities or additional needs.  

We aim to provide a supportive network of colleagues and friends to discuss issues of common interest, and to raise awareness of issues experienced by colleagues to improve our workplace experience and promote mental wellbeing. 

Some of our recent work includes:

• Introducing more support for carers in Ofgem – for example, the Civil Service Carers Passport. 
• Working with Ofgem’s human resources team to audit our Disability Confident accreditation and identify areas for improvement.  
• Inputting into Ofgem’s Future of Work programme to ensure Ofgem’s working arrangements are suitable for all. 

Our members are also involved in a number of wider Civil Service initiatives and work closely with other networks, such as Ofgem’s Mental Health Network.

We are staff-led and rely on volunteers. We welcome all Ofgem colleagues who have an interest in these issues and making Ofgem a better place to work.