Aspens champions the inclusion of autistic people and individuals with learning disabilities, and we believe it's incredibly important that everyone is empowered to have a voice in the General Election 2024.

With just over 3 weeks to go until the General Election, we share some helpful information and deadlines.

Postal vote

The deadline to register to vote is Tuesday 18th June. You can register yourself or support someone to register by clicking here. You can access an easy-read guide on registering someone to vote by clicking here.

Voting in person  

The voting legislation changed last year. 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.

If you, or a person you support, does not have an accepted photo ID and wants to vote in person, you can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate to use in future elections and referendums. Click here to apply – you have to apply by 5pm on Wednesday 26th June to vote in the General Election on 4th July.

To vote by post  

To vote by post, voters needed to have applied for a postal vote no later than 5pm, 11 working days before the election they are voting in.

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 voter. You can apply for someone here.

We have produced accessible guides to voting and the General Election that we have shared across the charity.

A short video from United Response can be viewed here: My Vote My Voice.