Support for disabled voters

Accessibility in Polling Stations

The voting process should be accessible to all voters. We offer a range of support for voters with disabilities to enable them to vote independently or with assistance.

ramps where needed so polling stations are wheelchair accessible
adapted level polling booth for wheelchair users
large print versions of ballot papers to view
tactile voting devices to enable blind and partially sighted people to mark their ballot papers independently
magnifiers to use when reading guidance or marking the ballot paper
pencil grips to attach to pens or pencils when marking the ballot paper
friendly and helpful polling station staff who will make reasonable adjustments where possible.
Audible Ballot papers

Report an accessibility issue

If you find an accessibility issue at a polling station or require a reasonable adjustment, please report to our elections team.

Other ways to vote

Voting by post

If you can't get to your local polling station on election day, you can send your vote by post.

Apply to vote via post

When applying to vote by post, your completed application must be received by 5pm, 11 working days before the election you will be voting in.

Voting by proxy

If you can't get to your local polling station on election day, you can ask someone you trust to place your vote for you.

Apply to vote via proxy

When applying to vote by proxy, your fully completed application must be received by 5pm, six working days before the election you will be voting in.

Last updated 09 April 2025