Access to Democracy in the Labour Party

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Question 1: Are you able to attend meetings and other events held by the Labour Party, in your branch or by the CLP?

Yes
No

YES, please go to question 8. NO, please answer the following questions, giving as much detail as you feel comfortable doing

Question 2: If no is this because...

You have no transport
The venue is not suitable for your mobility/ sensory needs.
You have difficulty reading the paperwork, due to small print.
You feel uncomfortable or anxious.
You find following the meetings difficult
The meetings are held at an inconvenient time for you. If so, when would be a better time?
You have work or caring responsibilities which make attending difficult.

Question 3: If you have no transport, would a volunteer from a car pool to drive you to a meeting be of help?

Yes
No

Question 4: If the venue is not suitable for your mobility/sensory needs, is this because

You have difficulty with steps because of mobility or a visual issue?
The venue does not have adequate parking space and is too far from a bus stop?
Doorways and aisles are too narrow for a wheelchair?
The toilet facilities are unsuitable?
You have difficulty following proceedings because of a hearing loss.

Question 4 a: If Hearing is an issue, would a hearing loop help you?

Yes
No

Question 5: Do You have difficulty reading any relevant papers because the print is too small, or in the wrong colour?

Yes
No

Question 5a: If so, what size of print can you comfortably read?

Question 5b: What colour of paper and ink is best for you?

Question 5c: Would you like someone to read for you?

Question 6: Do you find meetings difficult to follow?

Yes
No

Question 6a: If so, could you tell us how we can help you?

Question 7: Do you feel uncomfortable or anxious about attending party meetings? It is true that they can seem daunting at first.

Yes
No

Question 7a: If so, how can we help?

Question 7b: Would you like someone to sit with you to explain what is going on?

Yes
No

Question 8: If you are able to attend meetings and other event held by the Labour party in your branch/ and or CLP, would you be willing to pick up and drive someone to meetings and events and back home again?

Yes
No

Question 9: Would you be willing to assist another member at meetings by...

Sitting with someone who feels anxious or uncomfortable and explaining to them what is going on
Reading relevant papers for someone who has difficulty doing so

Thank you for taking the time to answer these questions. If you think there is anything we have not included, please let us know.

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