We are committed to making voting accessible to everyone. Our polling stations are designed to be barrier-free, and our staff are specially trained to support you on election day. 

Support from our staff

All staff members wear ‘Here to Help’ badges that clearly state their job role. Please feel free to approach them for any assistance you need. The Presiding Officer will also allow you to bring and use your own items to assist you to vote in secret and independently. For example, you may use a text-to-speech app's or device, a torch or magnifier.  

Tools to help you vote

You can request the following equipment from staff at any polling station:

• Tactile Voting Device: A template that fits over the ballot paper to help you mark your vote independently.
• Large Print Ballot Papers (A3 & A4): Available to help you read candidates' names clearly or to use as a reference inside the booth. A copy of the large print ballot paper can be posted to you or collected from our offices upon request. 
• Magnifiers: Handheld tools to increase text size. These are available in handheld and A5 sizes
• Soft Grip Pencils: Pencils equipped with soft grip adapters for easier use.
• Coloured overlays: A range of coloured overlays to help reduce visual stress and make the ballot paper easier to read
• Audio Ballot Papers: Accessible via a QR code in the station. You can use your smartphone to listen to the list of candidates. You can access our audio ballot papers by clicking the link here
• Braille Ballot Papers: Available for reference to help you identify the contents of the ballot paper. You can access braille ballot papers a few days prior to polling day at Town Hall, The Parade, Royal Leamington Spa, CV32 4AT and at The Royal Pump Rooms, The Parade, Royal Leamington Spa, CV32 4AA. 
• Makaton Guide: A visual guide to help navigate the voting process.

Physical Access

• Wheelchair-Accessible Booths: Every station features a lower-level booth designed for wheelchair users to vote in private.
• Level Access: We prioritize buildings with ramps, level flooring, and adequate lighting. Where this is not possible, temporary ramps and lighting will be provided. 
• Seating: Additional chairs are available if you need to rest while at the station
• Parking: Where possible, our polling stations have car parks which allow disabled voters to park as close as possible to the entrance. We will provide signage to staff to identify this space if required. 
• Doorbells: If required, a doorbell may be in use to alert staff to assist you on entry. 

Visual & Easy Read guides

• Makaton voting guide: A guidance book with a combination of signs, symbols and common words to help assist voters in polling stations. 
• MyVoteMyVoice: Easy read guides to voting 
• RNID: Video guides on how to vote in elections using BSL. 

Bringing a Companion

If you need help marking your ballot, you can bring a companion with you. They will simply need to sign a short declaration provided by the Presiding Officer, who will guide you both through the process.

Polling Station Passport

You can get reasonable adjustments when voting at a polling station by applying for a polling station passport.

Apply for a polling station passport

Help Us Improve

We are committed to making voting better for everyone and regularly update our facilities based on your feedback.

Have your say, request an adjustment at your polling station, or request assistance ahead of polling day, please contact us on.

Email: elections@warwickdc.gov.uk 

Subject: Accessibility Feedback

 

Last Updated: February 2026