Registering People to Vote
It’s really important that the people we support are educated in how elections work, understand their rights, and feel empowered to vote, if they choose to. Before supporting people to make informed decisions around voting and casting their vote, we first need to ensure that they are registered and have the correct identification to vote.
You can access an easy read guide on registering someone to vote by clicking here.
Key Dates to Vote on 7th May 2026
- Register to vote by – 20th of April.
- Apply to vote by postal vote – 21st April at 5pm.
- Apply to vote by proxy– 28th April at 5pm.
- Appy for a free Voter ID – 28th April at 5pm. ID is not needed to vote in Scotland.
- Polling day in England and Scotland – Thursday 7th May from 7am to 10pm.
Click here for more information.
To vote in person
To vote in person, people now need to present an accepted photo ID at the polling station – such as a UK passport, Driver’s Licence or Blue Badge. You can find a full list of accepted IDs here.
To vote by post
You can apply to vote by post by clicking here.
Voting by proxy
People who have a disability can apply for a trusted person to vote on their behalf if they prefer – this is known as a proxy vote. To apply online, click here.
More information and guidance
We understand that the voting process can feel difficult or daunting for people with support needs.
The My Vote, My Voice campaign offers some helpful easy-read resources to support with this, and you can check out our Promoting our Voting guide, produced alongside our Quality Advisors, too.