PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Coronavirus: Vaccination (9 March 2021)

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to deliver accessible (a) information, (b) appointments and (c) venues for the covid-19 vaccine for blind and partially sighted people; and what steps he is taking to ensure such provision is compliant with the NHS Accessible Information Standard.

Asked by:
Marsha De Cordova (Labour)

Public Health England has published braille, and large print versions of COVID-19 vaccination leaflets which are available at the following link:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-vaccination-what-to-expect-after-vaccination/what-to-expect-after-your-covid-19-vaccination

Vaccination sites are subject to the same standards as all health care services to support people with accessibility needs, including those with visual impairments. This includes ensuring good lighting and clear signage. Furthermore, marshals and staff help people attending vaccination centres navigate through the centre safely. Additionally, people can choose the most appropriate vaccination service to suit their needs.

Answered by:
Nadhim Zahawi (Conservative)
1 April 2021