Everyone should be able to vote independently and in secret. If you need help to vote, you can use the support at the polling station or tell us what would help you.
Help at a polling station
Polling station staff can explain the voting process and help you cast your vote. You can ask them for help when you arrive.
Hertsmere polling stations have:
- Large print versions of ballot papers to use for reference
- Polling stations and booths that are wheelchair accessible
- Magnifiers
- Wheelchair-height polling booths and ballot boxes
- Pencil grips
- Tactile Voting Devices
- Coloured overlays
- Friendly and helpful polling station staff who will make reasonable adjustments where possible.
You can bring someone you trust to help you vote. In England they must be 18 or over and complete a declaration at the polling station. Assistance animals are welcome. You can also bring your own aid, such as a magnifier or text-to-speech app; let staff know if you are using it. Please note that you cannot take photographs inside the polling station.
This list is not exhaustive, if there are other arrangements that you feel would be helpful to assist you with casting your vote, please email us at elections@hertsmere.gov.uk or call 020 8207 7481.
Ask for a reasonable adjustment
If the support listed above does not meet your needs, please tell us what would help. You can email elections@hertsmere.gov.uk, or call 020 8207 7481. You do not need to give us a diagnosis. Contact us before the election if you can, so we can discuss arrangements at your polling station. You can still ask polling station staff for help on the day without using letting us know in advance.
Ask for a reasonable adjustment (opens in new tab)Report an accessibility issue
If you see an accessibility issue at a polling station, please report this to Electoral Services at elections@hertsmere.gov.uk or call 020 8207 7481.