Accessibility of covid-19 vaccination and testing for people with sight loss.
Early day motion 1585, tabled 3 March 2021 by Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party). Signed by 37 members.
That this House recognises the need for all information regarding healthcare appointments and procedures to be made available in line with the Accessible Information Standard; further notes that reasonable adjustments should be made at covid-19 testing and vaccination centres to ensure that they are fully accessible; commends all NHS staff and volunteers for their work on the covid-19 vaccination rollout and urges the Government to adopt the guidelines produced by Guide Dogs for the Blind Association, RNIB and Thomas Pocklington Trust which aims to ensure a fully accessible covid-19 vaccination process for people with visual impairment.
Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 13, Labour 10, DUP 4, Liberal Democrat 4, Plaid Cymru 3, Conservative 1, Independent 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.