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Voting at a polling station

Voting at a polling station


Were the registration documents and polling card you received before voting easy to read and understand?

Is the polling station less than 1 mile from where you live?

Is there designated parking for disabled voters close to the polling station?

Is there level access into the polling station?

If not; is there a ramp to access the polling station?

If there is a ramp to improve access, is it appropriately designed (for example in your opinion is it the right height, is it too steep, is it close to the front entrance of the building)?

Is there level access inside the polling station and can a disabled person move around easily and safely?

Is there a low-level polling booth that, for example, would be suitable for people of restricted height or for wheelchair users?

Are there seats available for people to rest if they need to?

Were the polling instructions and information you received when you went to vote easy to read and understand?

Is there a large print version of the ballot paper on display?

Is there a tactile voting device to help visually impaired voters vote independently?

Is the polling station well-lit?

Are polling station staff helpful and friendly?

Did anyone question your ability to vote?

Were you able to vote without assistance?

Were you able to vote in secret?

Anything else?

If you could choose...

how would you prefer to vote?







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Are you a disabled person?


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Before filling this survey in did you look at how accessible your council thinks your polling station is at www.pollsapart.org.uk ?

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