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“We’re the Inivisible voters” – how disabled people feel about the election

Invisibility, ID and social care – the election hot topics you wanted to know more about.

We asked what was on your mind ahead of the General Election and you answered in your droves.

Despite an estimated 16 million people being disabled in the UK many of you told us you feel invisible - why is that? People with learning disabilities are said to be the group least likely to own photographic ID, such as a driving licence, potentially adding an extra barrier to polling day. We fill you in on how to prepare.

And our fabulous panel – Politco reporter Bethany Dawson, Mark Brooks from Dimensions UK and My Vote, My Voice and Fazilait Hadi from Disability Rights UK –give their insights and predictions on what might happen when it comes to key areas including social care and benefits.

Presented by Emma Tracey
Production by Daniel Gordon and Alex Collins
Recorded and mixed by Dave O’Neill
Edited by Beth Rose

Is there an election issue affecting disabled people you think we should be talking about? Get in touch, we really want to hear from you. You can email us mailto:accessall@bbc.co.uk or message @bbcaccessall on Twitter/X or Instagram. Our WhatsApp number is 0330 123 9480, please begin your message with the word ACCESS.

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