Weekly Poll – COVID-19 Booster Vaccination Each week Disability Equality Scotland send out a poll question to our members on a topical issue. For the week beginning 25 October 2021, we asked a question about the COVID-19 Booster Vaccination. Results Question. Are you satisfied with the rollout of the COVID-19 booster vaccine in Scotland so far?  YES – 53% (38 respondents) NO – 47% (34 respondents)...

Weekly Poll – Travel Assistance Cards and Apps Each week Disability Equality Scotland send out a poll question to our members on a topical issue.  For the week beginning 18 October 2021, we asked a question about Travel Assistance Cards and Apps. Results Question. Do assistance cards improve your ability to travel independently? YES – 18% (34 respondents) NO – 82% (154 respondents) Comments We pro...

Weekly Poll – National Care Service: Range of Care Services Each week Disability Equality Scotland send out a poll question to our members on a topical issue.  For the week beginning 11 October 2021, we asked a question about the National Care Service consultation, relating to the range of care services. Results Question 1. Do you think the National Care Service should be extended beyond Adult Soc...

Weekly Poll – National Care Service: Access to Care and Support Each week Disability Equality Scotland send out a poll question to our members on a topical issue.  For the week beginning 4 October 2021, we asked a question about the National Care Service consultation. Results Question 1. Do you think the proposed changes to care services and support will allow more people to access the care they n...

Weekly Poll – Easy Read Each week Disability Equality Scotland send out a poll question to our members on a topical issue.  For the week beginning 27 September 2021, we asked a question about the Easy Read accessible format. Results Question 1. Do you or someone you know use Easy Read documents?  YES – 43% (23 respondents) NO – 57% (31 respondents) Comments We provide verbatim comments where appro...

Weekly Poll – COVID-19 Public Inquiry Each week Disability Equality Scotland send out a poll question to our members on a topical issue.  For the week beginning 20 September 2021, we asked a question about the COVID-19 Public Inquiry Results Question 1. Do you agree with the aims and principles that have been drafted for the COVID-19 Inquiry?  YES – 82% (42 respondents) NO – 18% (9 respondents) Co...

Weekly Poll – National Disability Strategy Each week Disability Equality Scotland send out a poll question to our members on a topical issue.  For the week beginning 13 September 2021, we asked a question about the UK Government National Disability Strategy. Results Question 1. Do you think the actions that are featured in the National Disability Strategy will help to improve the lives of disabled...

Weekly Poll – Four-day Working Week Each week Disability Equality Scotland send out a poll question to our members on a topical issue.  For the week beginning 6 September 2021, we asked a question about the prospect of a four-day working week. Results Question 1. Do you think a four-day working week can help to improve workplace wellbeing and productivity? YES – 78% (84 respondents) NO – 22% (24 r...

Weekly Poll – Tokyo 2020 Paralympics Each week Disability Equality Scotland send out a poll question to our members on a topical issue.  For the week beginning 23 August 2021, we asked a question about the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. Results Question 1. Do you think the Paralympics and the ‘WeThe15’ campaign can help to change perceptions and attitudes towards disabled people?   YES – 78% (52 responde...

Weekly Poll – Junk Food Promotions Each week Disability Equality Scotland send out a poll question to our members on a topical issue.  For the week beginning 16 August 2021, we asked a question about junk food promotions. Results Question 1. Do you think a Bill to ban multi-buy offers on junk food will help tackle obesity in Scotland?  YES – 36% (37 respondents) NO – 64% (65 respondents) Comments ...