Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that information about covid-19 vaccination takes account of the needs of people with sight loss; whether information sent to visually impaired persons is available in an accessible format such as large print and braille; and what steps he has taken to ensure vaccination centres have (a) clear signage, (b) good levels of lighting and (c) trained staff to provide support to people with sight loss; and if he will make a statement.

Public Health England has published British Sign Language, braille, and large print versions.

The national booking letters are sent in size 16 font as standard, as defined by RNIB as large print. As well as providing an option to book on the NHS website, the booking letters also provide 119 as an option. Booking information will be available in braille, audio, larger print and easy read soon. Vaccination centres are subject to the same standards to support people will accessibility needs including visual impairment as all health care services. This includes ensuring good lighting and clear signage.