Weekly Poll – Face Coverings Each week Disability Equality Scotland send out a poll question to our members on a topical issue. For the week beginning 29 November 2021, we asked a question about face coverings. Results Question 1a. Do you currently wear a face covering in public spaces in Scotland? YES – 70% (108 respondents) NO – 30% (46 respondents) Question 1b. If you answered no, are you exempt for one of the reasons outlined in the exemption criteria? YES – 100% (46 respondents) Question 2. Would you wear a face covering if it was not mandated by the Scottish Government? YES
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Weekly Poll – Accessible Toilets (Week Beginning 22 November 2021) Each week Disability Equality Scotland send out a poll question to our members on a topical issue. For the week beginning 22 November 2021, we asked a question about accessible toilets. Results Question. Have you ever left somewhere or changed your plans because there were no suitable toilet facilities?  YES – 95% (224 respondents) NO – 5% (12 respondents) Comments We provide verbatim comments where appropriate to illustrate strength of feeling or personal experience. Lack of Suitable Toilet Facilities Access to suitable toilet facilities is a basic human right. The
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Weekly Poll – Response to COVID-19: Accessible Information (Week Beginning 15 November 2021) Each week Disability Equality Scotland send out a poll question to our members on a topical issue. For the week beginning 15 November 2021, we asked a question about the response to COVID-19: Accessible Information. Results Question. Have you received information about the response to the COVID-19 pandemic in a format that is accessible for you?  YES – 52% (27 respondents) NO – 48% (25 respondents) Comments We provide verbatim comments where appropriate to illustrate strength of feeling or personal experience. Accessible Information Most people communicate in
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Weekly Poll – Vaccine Certification Scheme Each week Disability Equality Scotland send out a poll question to our members on a topical issue. For the week beginning 8 November 2021, we asked a question about the Vaccine Certification Scheme. Results Question 1. Have you used the vaccine certification or exemption letter to enter events and higher risk venues in Scotland?  YES – 72% (154 respondents) NO – 28% (61 respondents) Question 2. Do you have any concerns about the Vaccine Certification Scheme?   YES – 18% (39 respondents) NO – 82% (178 respondents) Comments On 1 October 2021, COVID vaccine certificates
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Weekly Poll – COP26 Each week Disability Equality Scotland send out a poll question to our members on a topical issue. For the week beginning 1 November 2021, we asked a question about the COP26 United Nations Climate Change Conference. Results Question. Do you think COP26 will make progress in tackling the impact of climate change on disabled people?   YES – 13% (7 respondents) NO – 87% (46 respondents) Comments We provide verbatim comments where appropriate to illustrate strength of feeling or personal experience. Tackling Climate Change COP26 is the United Nations climate change conference which brings together representatives from
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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) Comments We provide verbatim comments where appropriate to illustrate strength of feeling or personal experience. Priority Groups Scotland’s coronavirus (COVID-19) booster vaccination programme began on 21 September 2021. The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation
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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 provide verbatim comments where appropriate to illustrate strength of feeling or personal experience. National Entitlement Card The National Entitlement Card (NEC) is a smartcard scheme for travel concessions. The card gives elderly and disabled people
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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 Social Care to include provision for Children Services, Community Justice, alcohol and drug services, social work and elements of mental health services?  YES – 59% (33 respondents) NO – 41% (23 respondents) Comments We
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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 need?  YES – 55% (33 respondents) NO – 45% (27 respondents) Comments We provide verbatim comments where appropriate to illustrate strength of feeling or personal experience. Joining Up Services A narrow majority
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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 appropriate to illustrate strength of feeling or personal experience. Accessible Information Respondents reflected on the benefits of producing information in Easy Read, an accessible format that makes written information easier to understand
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