Get Britain Voting!
This election will have far ranging impacts on the NHS, housing, social care and benefits, affecting all our lives. At PSC, we want to ensure that ALL groups of people in our society have a voice and can exercise their democratic right. There are two stages to this: getting registered and getting voting.
Once you're registered you can decide whether or not to use the power of your vote on the day.
Actions
Between us, we can reach lots of people just using our existing networks.
1. Get informed Make sure you and the people in your network understand the processes for voting - how to register, how to do a postal vote, who the local candidates are. Election candidates hold local events called hustings where people can question them in the run up to elections - think about attending and invite one person or more who has never been to one before.
2. Get people registered Get the message out among your networks about making sure people are registered to vote. Talk to your colleagues, friends or neighbours, post on social media. The deadline is 26 November. People can check if they are registered here.
3. Buddy a non-voter If you know someone who is unsure about voting, talk to them about it. If you manage to convince them, ask them to find another person to sign up. Let's build up participation from the bottom up!
4. Get people voting In the run up to election day and on the day itself, remind people to vote.
These are small actions but if we all commit to them, they can make a big difference.
Once you're registered you can decide whether or not to use the power of your vote on the day.
Actions
Between us, we can reach lots of people just using our existing networks.
1. Get informed Make sure you and the people in your network understand the processes for voting - how to register, how to do a postal vote, who the local candidates are. Election candidates hold local events called hustings where people can question them in the run up to elections - think about attending and invite one person or more who has never been to one before.
2. Get people registered Get the message out among your networks about making sure people are registered to vote. Talk to your colleagues, friends or neighbours, post on social media. The deadline is 26 November. People can check if they are registered here.
3. Buddy a non-voter If you know someone who is unsure about voting, talk to them about it. If you manage to convince them, ask them to find another person to sign up. Let's build up participation from the bottom up!
4. Get people voting In the run up to election day and on the day itself, remind people to vote.
These are small actions but if we all commit to them, they can make a big difference.
RESOURCES TO HELP GET PEOPLE VOTING
Mencap: Easy to Read Guide to Voting in the General Election 2019
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| Mencap Guide to Voting 2019 |
Mental Health Vote 2019 Information Sheet
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There has been confusion around how people can register to vote if they are currently in hospital or don’t have a fixed address. In fact, it is really simple. At PSC, we urge you to spread the word in your services and with the people you support. Why not print out this information sheet and put it up in your service, or email it to colleagues or to the comms teams at your service?
| Mental Health Vote Info Sheet |
| Register to vote - no fixed address - England Wales.pdf |
Email template for staff at learning disability services to request support for their visitors
| voting_template_ld_2019.docx |
