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Public Outcry Lands Autistic Man Job at Asda

12/9/2025

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  • Tom Boyd, a 28-year-old autistic man, has secured paid employment at Asda after public outcry over his dismissal from Waitrose.
  • Waitrose had initially rejected Frances Boyd’s request to secure paid work for Boyd, prompting widespread criticism that spurred Asda’s offer and Waitrose’s reversal.
  • Frances Boyd later met with a government minister to advocate stronger support for disabled workers, citing the Access to Work Plus scheme.