May 2022 elections: Resources for voter information

These resources do not reference a specific election on 5 May, so can be used in any area in England.

We also have resources available which do not reference a specific polling day, so can be used year-round.

You may wish to use these resources if public health measures apply in your area as we approach polling day.

If you require the artwork files for these resources, please email your request to our partnerships team: partners@electoralcommission.org.uk

Easy read and pocket guides for voters

Ahead of May's elections we have worked with United Response and Mencap to create easy read guides for voters in England. We have also worked with RNIB England to develop a pocket guide for blind and partially-sighted voters.

In partnership with Mencap, we have developed a series of easy read booklets to help those with a learning disability understand how to take part, register and vote.

We have also worked with United Response to produce easy read guides explaining how to fill in the different ballot papers voters might get at the elections in May. These include sample ballot papers that voters can use to familiarise themselves with the layout of the ballot paper in advance of voting.

In addition, we have worked with RNIB England to create a pocket guide for blind and partially-sighted voters. It explains what elections are taking place, how to take part and what support voters can request at polling stations.

British Sign Language (BSL) explainer videos

We have worked with the British Deaf Association on a series of BSL videos for Deaf and Hard of Hearing voters in England. The videos provide voters with information to help them vote with confidence at this year’s elections. They cover what elections are taking place, the different voting options available and what support and adjustments Deaf voters are entitled to.

These resources are specifically for the council elections in Scotland on Thursday 5 May, and include an animation which explains how the voting system works.

We also have resources available which do not reference a specific polling day, so can be used year-round.

You may wish to use these resources if public health measures apply in your area as we approach polling day.

If you require the artwork files for these resources, please email your request to our partnerships team: partners@electoralcommission.org.uk

Scottish council elections guide – accessible versions and translations 

Every household in Scotland will be receiving a voting guide for the council elections.

The voting guide is available in a range of accessible formats including BSL, Easy Read, Audio and Braille, as well as Gaelic and Polish translations. 

To request a braille or audio CD version of the guide, call our helpline on 0800 3 280 280 or send an email to info@electoralcommission.org.uk.

We have also developed a guide for blind and partially-sighted voters with RNIB Scotland, Sight Scotland and Guide Dogs Scotland.

These resources are specifically for the council elections in Wales on Thursday 5 May.

We also have resources available which do not reference a specific polling day, so can be used year-round.

You may wish to use these resources if public health measures apply in your area as we approach polling day.

If you require the artwork files for these resources, please email your request to our partnerships team: partners@electoralcommission.org.uk

Easy read and pocket guides for voters

In partnership with Mencap, we have developed a series of easy read booklets to help those with a learning disability understand how to take part, register and vote.

In addition, we have worked with RNIB Cymru to create a pocket guide for blind and partially-sighted voters. It explains what elections are taking place, how to take part and what support voters can request at polling stations.

We have also worked with United Response to produce easy read guides explaining how to fill in the ballot paper at the elections in May. These include sample ballot papers that voters can use to familiarise themselves with the layout of the ballot paper in advance of voting.

British Sign Language (BSL) explainer videos

We have worked with the British Deaf Association Wales on a series of BSL videos for Deaf and Hard of Hearing voters in Wales. The videos provide voters with information to help them vote with confidence at this year’s elections. They cover what elections are taking place, the different voting options available and what support and adjustments Deaf voters are entitled to.

These are Welsh language versions specifically for the council elections in Wales on 5 May.

We also have resources available which do not reference a specific polling day, so can be used year-round.

You may wish to use these resources if public health measures apply in your area as we approach polling day.

If you require the artwork files for these resources, please email your request to our partnerships team: partners@electoralcommission.org.uk

Easy read and pocket guides for voters

In partnership with Mencap, we have developed a series of easy read booklets to help those with a learning disability understand how to take part, register and vote.

In addition, we have worked with RNIB Cymru to create a pocket guide for blind and partially-sighted voters. It explains what elections are taking place, how to take part and what support voters can request at polling stations.

We have also worked with United Response to produce easy read guides explaining how to fill in the ballot paper at the elections in May. These include sample ballot papers that voters can use to familiarise themselves with the layout of the ballot paper in advance of voting. 

These resources are specifically for the Northern Ireland Assembly election on Thursday 5 May.

We also have resources available which do not reference a specific polling day, so can be used year-round.

The Electoral Office for Northern Ireland have a new helpline for visually impaired voters which has been established for the 2022 Assembly Elections. Voters can now call 028 9044 6611, choose their constituency and hear the list of candidates in the order they will appear on the ballot paper.