Many care home residents, and those you provide home care to, vote by post or proxy. However, if you support anyone to vote at polling stations, please make sure they bring photo ID for the local elections 4 May.

The deadline to register to vote is 11:59pm, Monday 17 April 2023.

Anyone without accepted photo ID can apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate. They must do this by 5pm Tuesday 25 April. For more information, click the link and print a guide for staff and volunteers working with older people.